The MSc International Banking and Finance programme will provide you with the knowledge and skills required in order to solve complex problems within the dynamic environment of international banking and finance.
You will explore the importance of international financial markets, foreign exchange markets and the role of multinational banks. You will also evaluate the impact of organisational theories and corporate governance on corporations in an international context as well as examine the relationship between risk management and regulation, including the role of capital and liquidity management.
During your studies you will have the opportunity to engage in a number of activities outside of normal teaching these may include guest lectures, visits to companies or residentials. These activities are designed to enhance your knowledge, understanding as well as enjoyment of your course.
This course is for those wishing to pursue a career in a wide variety of fields including banking, international capital markets, foreign exchange, regulation, government and public sector, multinational enterprises and the media.
In addition, the course will provide a robust grounding for those wishing to pursue doctoral study.
Compare and contrast different theories of banking, corporate governance and finance and their application to investors, business and financial institutions.
Apply a range of empirical techniques to the testing of banking, corporate governance and finance theories.
Access a range of career options including, but not limited to the broad banking and financial sector.
Synthesise contemporary academic debate that will enable you to progress to doctoral study.
Develop a range of inter-personal skills that are appropriate for the international workplace
Critically assess how the international economic environment affects businesses
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International Banking and Finance - Extended
MSc
International Banking and Finance - Extended
Accounting, Finance and Economics
This course enables entry onto the MSc International Banking and Finance if you did not gain a first or second class honours at degree level (or equivalent). It will add to your existing skills and knowledge providing you with enhanced understanding and abilities which will prepare you for Masters courses, whilst also providing English support if you need help in this area
The recent financial crisis has brought to the fore a significant rise in concerns regarding the substantial increase in financial integration that has taken place over the last few decades. The MSc International Banking and Finance is aimed at providing you with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to solve complex problems in the international banking and finance environment.
The course addresses the key contemporary topics in the modern dynamic banking environment and will support you to develop the necessary broad base of underpinning knowledge. The topics covered include money, banking and the financial system; international finance; global financial regulations and banking risk management; international investment and modern portfolio theory; global corporate governance; and financial econometrics.
The course will equip you with a diverse range of skills relevant to a range of future employment areas including Banking, International Capital Markets, Foreign Exchange, Government and Public Sector, Multinational Enterprises, and Financial Media.
Compare and contrast different theories of banking, corporate governance and finance and their application to investors, business and financial institutions.
Apply a range of empirical techniques to the testing of banking, corporate governance and finance theories.
Access a range of career options including, but not limited to the broad banking and financial sector
Synthesise contemporary academic debate that will enable you to progress to doctoral study.
Develop a range of inter-personal skills that are appropriate for the international workplace Critically assess how the international economic environment affects businesses
Analyse the different approaches and techniques that facilitate detailed study at the postgraduate level in business and management issues
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Pre-Masters in Science
University Statement of Preparatory Studies
Pre-Masters in Science
International Pre-Masters / Pre-Sessionals
The International Academy is accredited by the British Council (Accreditation UK) for the quality of English Language provision.
As a student on this 6 or 12 month Pre-Masters course, you will develop:
a strong foundation for study in your chosen subject area
academic language and research skills which will help you think critically, become independent learners and successfully articulate your views
subject-specific skills that will enhance your learning and aid you in further study
lifelong learning skills which will enable you to contribute to society at large
In this course, you will study a mixture of subject specific modules and more general modules that will deepen your English language and learning skills appropriate for higher education.
You will study a mixture of subject specific modules and more general modules that will deepen your English language and learning skills appropriate for higher education.
Depending on the subject of study, you may undertake any of the following:
Reading – both core and supplementary reading from books, journals and electronic sources
Case Analysis – to look at the application of theory and practice, to identify problems and recommend solutions.
Group discussions – on provided themes to draw out and share personal experiences and learning amongst the wider group.
Student presentations/student led seminars.
Problem-based learning approaches.
Lectures and workshops.
Group and individual tutorials
Personal reflection.
Group role play and project work.
Assessment preparation and feedback.
Individual and group presentations.
Peer feedback
Laboratory based practicals
A range of assessment methods are used, depending on your subject. They may include:
Case study analysis
Essays
Examinations and in-class tests
Exhibitions
Lab reports
Oral presentations, both individual and group
Portfolios
Projects
Research journals
Studio practice
Written reports, both individual and group.
The Pre-Masters course will enable you to develop your academic English language ability while building up knowledge, expertise and academic credits in your subject area, to the point where you are ready to enter postgraduate study.
The subject modules have been carefully selected to allow progression to specific Masters programmes.
Working together with UK students on your subject modules will help you integrate more fully into the life of the University, before you begin your postgraduate degree.
The University of Wolverhampton has invested significantly in its teaching facilities, and receives consistently high student satisfaction ratings with regard to learning resources and IT infrastructure. This course will provide you with the skills you need to fully exploit our excellent resources.
Following successful completion of the Pre-Masters in Science, you may progress onto one of the following Masters courses at the University of Wolverhampton (or a course at another UK University which recognises the programme):
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Identify key concepts and theories appropriate to your chosen subject context.
Address complex problems using techniques of analysis and enquiry appropriate to your discipline.
Demonstrate a range of transferable skills appropriate to your chosen Masters course and subsequent career, including: communication skills, the ability to initiate and carry out projects independently, and digital/information literacy.
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Healthcare Leadership
MSc
Healthcare Leadership
Business and management
The MSc Healthcare Leadership aims to meet development needs for the health and social care sectors, which are undergoing significant change. It is a vocationally-focused academic programme, intended to prepare professionals from the health sector, social care and related professions to become effective leaders and better managers in the workplace.
The programme will offer the opportunity to engage with key theory, but also to understand the specific contextual relevance in the NHS and social care, through delivery by specialists from both the University of Wolverhampton BusinessSchooland theSchoolofHealthand Wellbeing.
Upon completion of the course you will have an understanding of: perspectives on leadership, leadership theories and practice; how these apply in health and social care sectors during transition and change; how to appraise the micro and macro environments of the health and social care sectors and how to lead and manage within the complexity of these environments. Additionally, you will have learned how to improve performance through reflective practice, achieved via a range of teaching and learning methods and delivered within a contextually relevant but academically challenging programme of study.
The MSc Healthcare Leadership focuses on critical leadership skills and qualities and provides opportunities for a greater understanding of both sectors, mirroring the increased harmonisation and partnered working models in the NHS and social care contexts.
The programme is delivered by specialists from the Business School and the School of Health and Wellbeing, who are involved in significant advisory roles and research within health and social care locally, regionally and nationally, and who participate in national communities of practice – developing and sharing expertise across the UK.
You will leave the programme not just with a range of skills, but with the confidence to lead within the complexity of health and social care environments.
This programme has been designed specifically to provide relevant knowledge and skills for those acting in a leadership role in the health and social care sectors. Past students have successfully applied their learning in their clinical or social care roles, effecting organisational improvement and have contributed to research in health care leadership – becoming knowledgeable, skilled, innovative and effective leaders.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically apply knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to a professional leadership role, within the health, health-related or social care sectors.
Critically debate the key concepts and theoretical positions that have been developed, or are developing, within leadership and professional development.
Reflect on the academic and practical application of leadership theories and practices in the health and social care context.
Analyse theory and context, delivering findings through effective presentation media, to become a confident, digitally literate and innovative health or social care leader.
Critically appraise professional standards within the health and social care sectors and recognise obligations to stakeholders, the profession and society.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at masters level.
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship
MSc
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Business and management
This course will introduce business tools and techniques and theories that will enable you to operate more effectively in an entrepreneurial and innovative employment setting, providing you with the competencies to act entrepreneurially. The programme will include theoretical concepts of innovation, practical application of innovation, and the management skills required to effect the organisational change necessitated by innovation.
The course is designed so that full time students are able to complete their study in one academic year. By the end of the course you will have acquired high-level knowledge and understanding of innovation and entrepreneurship concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences including live case studies, visiting speakers and blended learning. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing research, presentations, problem-solving and organising and managing group-based projects.
The MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship will enhance your academic and professional skills and understanding, enabling you to accelerate your career within the organisation or, alternatively, seek employment in another organisation at a higher level. Specifically, the programme will introduce you to the different theoretical concepts of innovation, and to the practical application of innovation in terms of products, processes or business techniques.
On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
Critically evaluate theories of entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity and their role in the establishment and development of new enterprises and high growth businesses.
Evaluate and apply theories relating to and underpinning the functional and operational aspects of finance and marketing required in entrepreneurial businesses.
Develop and justify strategies for commercialising innovative products or business processes in a national and international context, and present business plans in a persuasive and authoritative manner.
Evaluate the potential for change initiatives when implementing new strategies within an organisation.
Critically evaluate the necessary skills, capabilities and characteristics of entrepreneurial change agents.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through the completion of an independent business analysis project which demonstrates originality and innovation in problem solving.
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Extended
MSc
Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Extended
Business and management
This course enables entry onto the MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship if you did not gain a first or second class honours at degree level (or equivalent). It will add to your existing skills and knowledge providing you with enhanced understanding and abilities which will prepare you for Masters courses,
This course will introduce business tools and techniques and theories that will enable you to operate more effectively in an entrepreneurial and innovative employment setting, providing you with the competencies to act entrepreneurially. The programme will include theoretical concepts of innovation, practical application of innovation, and the management skills required to effect the organisational change necessitated by innovation.
The course is designed so that full time students are able to complete their study in one academic year. By the end of the course you will have acquired high-level knowledge and understanding of innovation and entrepreneurship concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences including live case studies, visiting speakers and blended learning. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing research, presentations, problem-solving and organising and managing group-based projects.
In today’s highly dynamic global environment, a complexity of factors, including technology, enterprise and innovation, have a significant impact on business systems and functions. With this in mind, full time MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship students will join with peers from other postgraduate courses offered by University of Wolverhampton Business School on a weekend residential where you will be able to experience these issues in action, combining an authentic business experience and enjoyable social function with the opportunity to see some of Britain’s unique heritage.
Critically evaluate theories of entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity and their role in the establishment and development of new enterprises and high growth businesses
Evaluate and apply theories relating to and underpinning the functional and operational aspects of finance and marketing required in entrepreneurial businesses
Develop and justify strategies for commercialising innovative products or business processes in a national and international context, and present business plans in a persuasive and authoritative manner
Evaluate the potential for change initiatives when implementing new strategies within an organisation.
Analyse the different approaches and techniques that facilitate detailed study at the postgraduate level in business and management issues.
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship
MSc
Innovation and Entrepreneurship at University Centre Stafford (Beaconside)
This course will introduce business tools and techniques and theories that will enable you to operate more effectively in an entrepreneurial and innovative employment setting, providing you with the competencies to act entrepreneurially. The programme will include theoretical concepts of innovation, practical application of innovation, and the management skills required to effect the organisational change necessitated by innovation.
The course is designed so that full time students are able to complete their study in one academic year. By the end of the course you will have acquired high-level knowledge and understanding of innovation and entrepreneurship concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences including live case studies, visiting speakers and blended learning. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing research, presentations, problem-solving and organising and managing group-based projects.
Semester 1
7FC003 Entrepreneurial Finance
7EB005 The Entrepreneurial Change Agent
6BE003 Creativity and Innovation in Business
Semester 2
7BE002 Strategic Management
7HR006 Leading Transformation and Change
7MK003 Global Marketing-Strategy and Practice
Year-long project
7MG001 Independent Business Analysis
Please note: If you start the course in semester 2, you will be taught these modules first.
The MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship is the first programme to be delivered at Beaconside as well as at the Business School, Wolverhampton Campus. The Course is full-time over one year.
Key points:
· All students will have access to specialist tutors, a dedicated learning centre and an associated business support unit.
· As a member of the NACUE Launch Pad students will also receive 12 months free office space and support, plus the opportunity to apply for financial assistance.
· Students have the option to complete the ‘Independent Business Analysis Project’ module by distance learning (in China or the UK).
· There will be two intakes: in semester 1 (September 2018) AND semester 2 (in January 2019).
The MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship will enhance your academic and professional skills and understanding, enabling you to accelerate your career within the organisation or, alternatively, seek employment in another organisation at a higher level. Specifically, the programme will introduce you to the different theoretical concepts of innovation, and to the practical application of innovation in terms of products, processes or business techniques.
Critically evaluate theories of entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity and their role in the establishment and development of new enterprises and high growth businesses.
Evaluate and apply theories relating to and underpinning the functional and operational aspects of finance and marketing required in entrepreneurial businesses.
Develop and justify strategies for commercialising innovative products or business processes in a national and international context, and present business plans in a persuasive and authoritative manner.
Evaluate the potential for change initiatives when implementing new strategies within an organisation.
Critically evaluate the necessary skills, capabilities and characteristics of entrepreneurial change agents.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through the completion of an independent business analysis project which demonstrates originality and innovation in problem solving.
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Business
HND
Business
Business and management
HND Business is a widely recognised and highly valued business qualification. Students develop a range of skills that are necessary to pursue a career in business and this provides a solid platform for further study in the subject area. Successful students can distinguish themselves while searching for work by offering potential employers a highly relevant skill set and contemporary knowledge base. Upon successful completion of this course, students wishing to pursue further study will be able to progress on to a specified one-year full-time undergraduate degree such as the BA (Hons) Business Management award.
In addition to developing a set of key skills valued by employers, the course includes the key business areas of marketing, human resource management, and finance, as well as the operational and planning associated with business decision making. A distinctive feature of the course is that it provides an international focus. Within this international context, students develop their abilities as business practitioners through a range of work-related learning and assessment opportunities.
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This course gives a great opportunity to study principles of management and apply these skills to real-life work situations.
Students are able to develop these skills further and reflect on their work experience and project-manage change for the organisation in the second year.
The course provides students with the opportunity to learn how different business practices operate worldwide, through linking up with both staff and students in two different countries.
The HND Business course is aimed at students wanting to be educated through applied learning. The course provides a wide-ranging study of the business sector and is designed for students who wish to pursue or advance their career in business. In addition to the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the study of the business sector, the course provides students with experience of the breadth and depth of various sectors that will prepare them for further study or training.
Careers in business could include:
Management
Administration
Human resources
Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Accounting and finance.
At the end of this course you will be able to:
Apply relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different business scenarios.
Use and combine the knowledge and skills gained in different parts of the study programme in order to demonstrate your understanding of business organisations, their behaviour, and decision-making.
Apply a range of relevant transferable skills to a career in business and management (e.g. effective communication, self-management, working in teams, interpersonal skills, research) and critically reflect on the effectiveness of your skills and knowledge.
Progress to an undergraduate degree or further professional qualification in a business or related subject area.
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Human Resource Development and Organisational
MSc
Human Resource Development and Organisational Change
Human resources
This course is essential for anyone engaged in the development of organisations through staff and stakeholders in current and future economic climates of change. Failure to understand the underpinning theories and practice of Human Resource Development (HRD) and Organisational Change will result in organisations failing to work in a proactive manner, become leaner and fitter, and maximise its human resource effectively and efficiently.
This award aims to develop your research skills for effective operation at a strategic level in an organisation, particularly in the areas of organisational development, change and transition. It will assist you in making a strategic contribution to any organisation and enable you to compete for higher level posts within the field of HRD.
As a student on this award, you will have the opportunity to initiate or improve your critical understanding of complex managerial, HR development and organisational change issues. This will be achieved through honing critical reflective thinking and developing robust, independent, personal and professional development skills.
The University of Wolverhampton Business School currently holds devolved status from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), which enables you to gain a professional CIPD qualification whilst studying.
International, national and local recruitment to the field of HR is a growing industry and, as such, competition for employment is high. Our programme is a robust programme that has been highly commended by the CIPD for many years. More recently, the MSc Human Resource Development and Organisational Change has been subject to nationally recognised awards for teaching innovation and programme innovation.
Completion of the course enables students to apply for professional Chartered Membership or Fellowship of the CIPD.
The CIPD is the foremost HR Institute in the world, and for anyone wishing to pursue or further their career within the field of HR or HR Development and Organisational Change, it is essential that a CIPD postgraduate qualification is obtained for those leading change and developing people in organisations.
Most organisations who recruit HR professionals require applicants to either hold a CIPD qualification or be studying to achieve one.
Graduates from the award should be able to operate effectively in strategic roles or in positions of strategic influence, and bring higher levels of expertise to bear than previously. They should also be able to move up their organisational hierarchy more quickly, or seek and secure employment in another organisation at a higher level, or set themselves up as an independent consultant.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate contemporary organisations in terms of their principal operating environments.
Critically analyse how learning and talent development strategies are organisedand understand, analyse and evaluate coaching and mentoring in organisations.
Identify and justify a business issue that is of strategic relevance to the organisation in terms of research.
Analyse and critically evaluate the historical and theoretical basis of organisational designs and their development in terms of their value and contribution to organisational life.
Critically evaluate the practice, relevance and contribution of HRM and HRD to organisational success and effective change management using major contemporary research and debates in the field of HR.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at masters level
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Human Resource Development and Organisational
MSc
Human Resource Development and Organisational Change (Top up)
Human resources
This top up course is aimed at those who hold the postgraduate diploma in Human Resource Development and Organisational Change and wish to further progress to a professional and a strategic level within the field of human resource development.
You will undertake an independent research project of your choice, supported by an academic supervisor, who will enable you to complete this worthwhile Masters in Human Resource Development and Organisational Change (top up).
The course will assist you to make a strategic contribution to any organisation; it will also advance your career allowing you to successfully compete for higher level posts within the field of HR.
Our business school holds devolved status from the CIPD and was given after ten years of student performance above the national average in all areas.
Our business school holds devolved status from the CIPD and was given after ten years of student performance above the national average in all areas.
The CIPD is world renowned for developing the standards for the HR profession, and for anyone wishing to pursue or further their career within the field of HR it is essential that a CIPD postgraduate qualification is obtained, giving membership to the professional body. A masters level qualification enhances those skills gained through the completion of a CIPD postgraduate qualification.
International, national and local recruitment to the field of HR is growing and as such competition for employment is high.
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Management Studies
Diploma in Management Studies
Management Studies
Business and management
Are you looking to develop your career in business and management? If so, we have a two-year Diploma in Management Studies programme which is specifically designed to do this.
The course will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of leadership, organisational change and transformation, and strategic management.
By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of business and management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis. This will be achieved through a range of learning experiences, including live case studies and visiting speakers. You will also develop key skills in problem-solving, project management and team working.
The Diploma in Management Studies is nationally recognised as a management programme that enhances career prospects. You will be provided with high-quality learning support in a range of face-to-face and online environments and have access to excellent learning facilities. You will also be able to use prior experience and certificated learning to gain credits against the programme.
On successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to progress to an MBA by undertaking a dissertation project.
Successful completion of the Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) provides a qualification which is recognised as enhancing your career prospects in a number of operational and managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The DMS may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources, as well as further academic study such as progression to an MBA.
The ability to
Demonstrate systematic understanding of knowledge and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights in the business environment and be able to use this to formulate solutions to complex problems.
Ability to deal with complex business issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data and communicate your conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Critically analyse the use of the key functional areas in support of the development of company activity at operational and strategic levels.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact on business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
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Business
PhD
Postgraduate research in Business
The Course aims to:
Provide you with an exciting opportunity to advance your academic knowledge and understanding of business management in a national and international context within a supportive and creative research environment
Support you to develop capacity in designing and executing theoretically sound and methodologically robust business-focused research
Enable you to grasp a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods employed in both basic and applied research
Assist you to improve capabilities in disseminating evidence-based research outcomes via interaction with recipients within an academic and/or a practice-based setting
This course is hosted by the Management Research Centre (MRC) at the University of Wolverhampton Business School (UWBS) with a stimulating research environment where PhD students play a vital role. With about 25 PhD students currently aligned to our four research clusters, you will join a small but highly interactive and vibrant research community.
Our PhD students come from over eight different countries, and from a variety of different professional backgrounds. They enjoy the excellent facilities provided, including a shared office in the brand-new, state-of-the-art Business School building (the Lord Swraj Paul building). Alongside topic-specific supervision, we provide training in research methods and methodologies and offer opportunities to develop your teaching skills. Doing a PhD at UWBS is a great opportunity but it also requires a significant commitment on your part.
The PhD programme in the School has the following three milestones:
Registration
Progression
Examination
Registration
Applicants who satisfy the entry requirements are encouraged to complete the online 'Expression of Interest' form. If the initial application is satisfactory, a conditional offer will be issued and a potential supervisor will be allocated who will provide guidance on the research proposal development.
An interview will take place when the final draft of the research proposal is submitted for approval. The granting of the interview does not imply that the applicant will necessarily be admitted to a research degree programme.
Subject to the satisfactory interview and that the Faculty Research Committee (FRC) is satisfied that: a) the research proposal is sound and has the potential to deliver a postgraduate research award; and b) the proposal is appropriately resourced, the applicant will be admitted to the research degree programme
Progression
All students who wish to study for a PhD are required to complete a progression within 18 months (for full-time students) or 36 months (for part-time students).
The student at the progression needs to produce a paper which summarises his/her achievements on the research programme and outlines future research plans (including research methods), and conduct an oral presentation of the paper at a workshop set up for the progression purpose.
An independent assessor, nominated by the FRC, reviews the paper produced, together with supervisors’ assessment, the student’s presentation and other evidence. On this basis, the assessor will provide evaluative comments and recommendations to the FRC. Upon considering all aspects, the FRC may recommend that the student a) proceed as proposed; b) proceed subject to changes or amendments being made, addressing the concerns raised; c) be placed 'at risk'; or d) change the research degree originally sought.
Examination
Towards the end of the research programme, the student will be examined on the basis of a thesis and an oral examination (viva voce). Normally two qualified examiners are appointed, at least one of whom is external to the institution. If the student is a member of staff at the University, then a second external examiner will be appointed.
Following the oral examination, the examiners will make recommendations to the University’s Research Award Sub-Committee (RASC) whether the research degree sought can be awarded.
Dr Daniel May, Research Lecturer in Quantitative Economics, Harper Adams University.
"I gained my PhD at the Wolverhampton University Business School in 2012. My experience in this university was intellectually exiting and in all respects fantastic. I was able to freely develop my ideas with supervision at the highest standard. The School provided me all the support I needed in terms of workshops designed for PhD students, internal seminars where I had the opportunity to present my work, and the feedback from several approachable staff.
After finishing my doctoral studies I got a full-time position as a university lecturer. I have also been invited to be the Editor in Chief of the Scientific Journal of Agricultural Economics and the Chair of the Agricultural Economic Forum in the Third Annual Conference of Economic Forum of Entrepreneurship & International Business which took place at University of Oxford."
Dr Aliakbar Jafari, Senior Lecturer in Marketing and Deputy Director of Postgraduate Taught Programmes - Department of Marketing of the University of Strathclyde Business School.
"I started my PhD at the Management Research Centre (MRC) of the University of Wolverhampton Business School in 2005 and graduated in 2008. As a PhD student I had a wonderful time at MRC. The support of the staff was incredible, both intellectually and emotionally. Professor Les Worrall, Head of MRC at the time, and Professor Mike Haynes, then the Director of PhD programme had an immense influence on the progress of my PhD. Similarly, the administrative staff were extremely friendly and supportive. I owe my success to the massive support of the wonderful people at MRC and across UWBS."
Professor Kevin Mole, Assistant Dean (PhD) Associate Professor Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Warwick Business School
"The Management Research Centre at Wolverhampton Business School was a very supportive and engaging environment for me to begin my academic career. The involvement of Wolverhampton academics in the seminars and training was an important part of my subsequent publication strategy to which I am very grateful."
Professor Catherine L. Wang, Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, School of Management, Royal Holloway University of London
"I studied on the doctoral programme at the Wolverhampton Business School between 2000 and 2003. It was one of the most rewarding experiences. I particularly enjoyed working with, and learning from, supervisors with both disciplinary and methodological expertise. I also benefited from a friendly and supportive PhD cohort that made the journey enjoyable."
The University of Wolverhampton (UoW) is home to approximate 23,000 students. The UoW’s research and innovation activities have won the 2013 UK Knowledge Transfer Award, and the 2014 UK Collaborative IMPACT award. It is also the holder of the Athena Swan Bronze Award and the HR Excellence in Research Award.
The MRC has established a reputation for applied management research. Research at the MRC is grouped in four thematic research clusters, namely HRM and Industrial Relations, Corporate Governance and Ethics, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development, and International Business. Our PhD students are aligned with research in these clusters and benefit from working with leading scholars in these fields. We are therefore particularly interested in inviting enquiries and applications in the following areas:
Context, determinants and consequences of Foreign Direct Investment
Globalisation and inequality
African entrepreneurship and leadership
You will be equipped to take up positions in a wide range of sectors requiring research, the exercise of initiatives, and decision-making in complex situations. Successfully completed PhDs from our programme have since developed careers in academia and other professional arenas such as management consultancy and senior management practice.
Why not read our next session on ‘what our students think’ to discover what our PhD graduates are up to now and their perspectives on our PhD programme.
As a student on this course you will have the opportunity to develop your research capacity, guided by supervisors, in analysing complex business management problems, making a choice of appropriate quantitative and/or qualitative research methods, and implementing research in a well-planned and timely manner. In addition to the regular supervision provided by supervisors, our PhD students will also be provided with training opportunities by the MRC, the Faculty and the University’s Doctoral College.
Student Training Days - We have scheduled a specifically designed training session for research students studying within the Faculty of Social Science. Sessions typically focus on a specific aspect of research, for example qualitative and quantitative methods, or on developing academic skills such as reviewing, writing for publications and disseminating research. Training is normally scheduled in January, May, and September every year.
MRC/ Cluster Seminars - Our research clusters within the MRC organise research seminars on topics within their field on a regular basis. These seminars offer a forum to disseminate knowledge and research experiences and are useful events for students to attend. In addition, the MRC centrally arranges seminars and public lectures to which staff and students will be invited to attend.
University Research Conference – The University Research Conference is held in June for research active staff and PhD students to showcase their areas of research and exchange research initiatives. Research students are welcome to make presentations during their period of study. Research students are also encouraged to disseminate final results of their research prior to submission.
University Research Training - Students are encouraged to participate in training provided by the Doctoral College not only because of its intrinsic value but also because these sessions may facilitate meetings with post-graduates outside the school. Business is necessarily interdisciplinary and we would encourage students to treat the possibility of meeting other people doing PhD research in the University positively.
External Conference Attendance - The MRC is keen to support applications to attend external conferences, however, as you will appreciate there is only a limited budget available for this purpose. Applicants are advised to firstly identify whether external funding can be accessed before making application through their Research Cluster. Further advice can be provided to students by their supervisory team or from the MRC administrator.
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Business and Finance
BSc (Hons)
Business and Finance
Accounting, Finance and Economics, Business and management
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of business and financial theories and applies them strategically to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums, the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in financial, banking and general management fields.
You will have opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications, software and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will also assist you in developing your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
On completion of this award, you will have acquired skills and knowledge which are suitable for a wide range of business careers including general management, accountancy, banking and finance.
This degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has an which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has an which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically appraise the concepts and principles of finance and business theories through application to a wide range of businesses in the global market place.
Critically assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
Demonstrate ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software and other technologies.
Demonstrate a range of financial skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
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Business and Accounting
BA (Hons)
Business and Accounting
Accounting, Finance and Economics, Business and management
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has an which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
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Business and Marketing Management
BA (Hons)
Business and Marketing Management
Business and management, Marketing
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
You will have the opportunity to pursue a one-year work placement in employment, either in the UK or abroad. Opportunities are available to graduates to add value to their skills by studying the qualifications or choose to study at Master’s level such as our .
In addition students who complete this BA (Hons) will have gained sufficient credits to progress on to the CIM Level 7 Chartered Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships - You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the .
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our . The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
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Business and Human Resource Management
BA (Hons)
Business and Human Resource Management
Business and management, Human resources
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the ‘e’ aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with ‘e’ materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the ‘e’ aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with ‘e’ materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships - You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
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Medical Education
PG Cert
Medical Education
Business and management
The Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education is a vocationally focused programme intended to prepare hospital-based doctors (at SHO, Registrar, Specialist Registrar and Consultant level), GPs, Senior Clinical Grades and related health professionals, to become medical educators in the workplace and to improve existing skills and knowledge.
The Postgraduate Certificate Medical Education course explores the nature of teaching and learning in the clinical environment. It focuses upon the ways in which the medical teacher-practitioner may enable learning through a range of methodologies. It also explores the rationale and methods by which clinical learning is assessed across a range of metrics as well as critically evaluating the effectiveness of these instruments.
Upon completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, you will have achieved an understanding of how people learn and a range of teaching and learning methodologies. You will have studied how training needs are identified, how learning is assessed and how training interventions may be evaluated. Additionally you will have learned how to improve performance through reflective practice. This will be achieved via a range of teaching and learning methods, delivered within a contextually relevant and academically challenging programme of study.
September start
Semester 1
7HR013 Design and Deliver Medical Education (hand in sem2)
Semester 2
7HR014 People Development in Healthcare
7HR010 The Reflective Practitioner
The Reflective Practitioner
Examine and reflect on your own experience, derive the appropriate theory and then develop action related to the demands of work. Understand the concept of critical reflective practice in relation to action learning and experiential/action learning.
People Development in Health Care
Develop a critical understanding of the contribution of learning and development policies, practices and strategies, particularly coaching and mentoring, in formulating and achieving sustainable development objectives at all strategic levels in Health Care.
Design and Deliver Medical Education
Focus upon the ways in which the medical teacher-practitioner may enable learning through a range of methodologies. Explore the rationale and methods by which clinical learning is assessed across a range of metrics, critically evaluating the effectiveness of these instruments.
The Postgraduate Certificate Medical Education is a recognised and relevant qualification for medical and clinical practitioners who are or who may be training, coaching, mentoring and assessing learners in the NHS and related sectors.
This course has been developed from many years of experience of delivering relevant learning outcomes to medical educators. It is based upon a good awareness of training needs in this context.
You will leave the programme with a range of skills, and with confidence to lead within the complexity of the health and social care environment.You will have a qualification that is appropriate, valued and relevant in the Health sector and which can aid your development and career progression.
Staff leading and delivering the programme engage in advisory and commissioning roles within the health and social care contexts, contributing to national and regional initiatives. The Course Leader is a member of the Higher Education Academy Community of Practice for Medical/Clinical Educators, which aims to develop best practice models and share resources and expertise in the delivery of medical education.
Successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education also enables progression onto the MSc Health Care Leadership, with accreditation of prior certified learning for one module.
This programme has been specifically designed to provide relevant knowledge and skills for those acting in the role of medical educator in the health sector context.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically apply knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to a postgraduate role of medical educator, within the health sector and the specific clinical context.
Critically appraise key concepts and theoretical positions that have been developed, or are developing, within learning, teaching, training, assessing and evaluating learning interventions and professional development.
Reflect on the academic and practical application of medical education theories and practices , assessing and evaluating learning interventions and professional development.
Demonstrate a broad range of transferable skills, both personal and academic, enabling the individual to maximise the range and relevance of their CPD professional development.
Analyse and synthesise theory and practice, presenting findings in confident, digitally literate and innovative media as a medical educator professional development.
Critically appraise clinical and medical education professional standards within the health sector and recognise obligations to their learners, the profession and society.
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International Business Management
MSc
International Business Management
Business and management
The MSc International Business Management offers an exciting opportunity to develop your knowledge in an area of high growth and global demand. The MSc IBM has been developed to offer you the opportunity to engage with a number of specific subjects relevant to global, national, and local business. Students who are considering starting their own company, joining a graduate training scheme with a multinational, or developing a broader understanding of international business will not only find the course highly relevant, but equally rewarding towards developing future career prospects in established and emerging global markets.
The team of professionals and senior academics on the course provide an extensive level of expertise in their respective disciplines from research to practitioner background. This will enrich your learning experience in a dynamic environment where you will be expected to participate at the highest level towards furnishing you with a Masters Degree for your future career.
See the modules listed below.
This award is designed for those looking to enter or progress in business management roles within an international context. Students will have access to high-quality blended learning support and excellent learning facilities.
During your studies you will have the opportunity to engage in a number of activities outside of normal teaching. These may include guest lectures, visits to companies or residentials. These activities are designed to enhance your knowledge, understanding as well as enjoyment of your course.
Completion of the MSc International Business Management opens a gateway to a number of managerial roles in national and international organisations, and provides the basis for further study in a range of areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources – as well as further academic study eg. topping-up to an MBA or progressing to an MPhil or PhD.
At the end of this course you, the student will be able to
1. Critically analyse the changing dynamics of the international business environment (including economic, political, legal, environmental, technological) and its impact on organisations.
2.Critically evaluate organisations their governance and management in an international context
3. Critically evaluate and apply cross-cultural management models and techniques to a range of international business contexts.
4. Critically assess and apply a range of perspectives, methodologies and techniques applicable to researching management and organisational issues within a global context.
5. Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at masters level
6. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of finance related issues for non-financial managers within organisations.
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Management Studies
PG Cert
Management Studies
Business and management
The Postgraduate Certificate in Management Studies offers you the opportunity to gain an understanding of contemporary business and practical day to day management issues facing organisations both nationally and internationally.
This course is designed to develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment.
The course has high quality blended learning support and has access to excellent learning facilities. Students will be able to use prior experience and certificated learning to gain credits against the programme. It also provides a good foundation for further study on a range of business and management courses, such as Diploma in Management Studies and MBA.
The course has high quality blended learning support and has access to excellent learning facilities. Students will be able to use prior experience and certificated learning to gain credits against the programme. It also provides a good foundation for further study on a range of business and management courses, such as Diploma in Management Studies, MBA, and MSc Leadership and Management
The Certificate in Management Studies will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial and operational roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The Certificate in Management Studies will provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a DMS or MBA.
At the end of the course you will be able to:
Demonstrate a systemtic understanding of knowledge and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights in the business environment and be able to use this to formulate solutions to complex problems.
Deal with complex business issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data and communicate your conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
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Business
University Statement of Preparatory Studies
Pre-Masters in Business
The International Academy is accredited by the British Council (Accreditation UK) for the quality of English Language provision.
As a student on this 12 month Pre-Masters course in Business, you will develop;
a strong foundation for study in your chosen subject area
academic language and research skills which will help you think critically, become independent learners and successfully articulate your views
subject-specific skills that will enhance your learning and aid you in further study
lifelong learning skills which will enable you to contribute to society at large
In this course, you will study a mixture of subject specific modules and more general modules that will deepen your English language and learning skills appropriate for higher education.
You will study a mixture of subject specific modules and more general modules that will deepen your English language and learning skills appropriate for higher education.
Depending on the subject of study, you may undertake any of the following:
Reading – both core and supplementary reading from books, journals and electronic sources
Case Analysis – to look at the application of theory and practice, to identify problems and recommend solutions.
Group discussions – on provided themes to draw out and share personal experiences and learning amongst the wider group.
Student presentations/student led seminars.
Problem-based learning approaches.
Lectures and workshops.
Group and individual tutorials
Personal reflection.
Group role play and project work.
Assessment preparation and feedback.
Individual and group presentations.
Peer feedback
Laboratory based practicals
A range of assessment methods are used, depending on your subject. They may include:
Case study analysis
Essays
Examinations and in-class tests
Exhibitions
Lab reports
Oral presentations, both individual and group
Portfolios
Projects
Research journals
Studio practice
Written reports, both individual and group
The Pre-Masters course will enable you to develop your academic English language ability while building up knowledge, expertise and academic credits in your subject area, to the point where you are ready to enter postgraduate study.
The subject modules have been carefully selected to allow progression to specific Masters programmes.
Working together with UK students on your subject modules will help you integrate more fully into the life of the University, before you begin your postgraduate degree.
The University of Wolverhampton has invested significantly in its teaching facilities, and receives consistently high student satisfaction ratings with regard to learning resources and IT infrastructure. This course will provide you with the skills you need to fully exploit our excellent resources.
Following successful completion of the Pre-Masters, you may progress onto one of the following Masters courses at the University of Wolverhampton (or a course at another UK University which recognises the programme):
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Identify key concepts and theories appropriate to your chosen subject context.
Address complex problems using techniques of analysis and enquiry appropriate to your discipline.
Demonstrate a range of transferable skills appropriate to your chosen Masters course and subsequent career, including: communication skills, the ability to initiate and carry out projects independently, and digital/information literacy.
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Business Management with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Business Management with Foundation Year
Business and management
The Foundation Year (level 3) is designed to equip applicants who do not have the required qualifications to enter directly onto level 4, with a robust toolkit of the academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in Higher Education and also with an understanding of, and insight to, the business discipline.
Successful completion of the Foundation Year will allow progression onto level 4 of BA (Hons) Business Management or any degree in the Business School portfolio.
As a student on the BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year course you will study a foundation year comprising level 3 modules, after which successful completion will allow you to progress onto the three year degree programme. Whilst the programme can be completed in 4 years, the current provision entitles you to claim up to 5 years' funding from Student Finance England. Successful completion of the foundation year would also allow you to transfer onto the first year of any other Business degree course but please note, that should you choose to transfer course, this would reduce the amount of funding that you can claim to 4 years under the current funding provisions (i.e. the duration of study only).
This course is designed for students wishing to embark on a professional career in business and management. It will help you develop analysis and evaluation skills which can be applied to real-world situations. You will develop your knowledge and understanding of the various functional areas of business, including management, marketing, human resources, finance and operations management within a global context. You will also be equipped with the skills required to be successful in business, such as entrepreneurship, digital literacy, collaborative working and communication skills.
Having completed this course, you will be able to effectively apply a range of management and business theories and practices in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner.
All students have the opportunity to take an optional placement year which provides valuable workplace experience and significantly improves your employability on graduation. In addition, during your studies you will have the opportunity to meet with business practitioners through guest lectures and other special events.
The course offers you the option of specialising in your final year by opting for a bracketed award in one of the following areas: Economics, Enterprise, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing and Sport,
This degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in more specialist areas. For example, the Business School has a MA in Human Resource Management which builds on the Human Resource elements within the award.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme have experience as practicing managers, worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
On completing the course, you will be equipped with the background for a wide variety of positions in business. You will have developed skills and background knowledge needed for a wide variety of business areas, and learnt the fundamentals of the various functional areas of business, including management, marketing, human resources, finance, and operations and management systems. While many of these careers are open to graduates in any subject, some employers may specify, or give preference to, graduates in business-related subjects. A career in business is varied and can involve the functions such as management and marketing and there is an increasing need for business management skills in government, international commerce, health care, and non-profit organisations. Careers as entry-level manager, Human Resources specialist, Assistant Product Manager, Business Analyst, Market Researcher are some of the possibilities.
Students may decide to continue their studies at Master’s level. The University offers a number of different Master’s courses including Masters in Management and Masters in International Business Management.
By the end of the BA (Hons) Business Management (with Foundation Year) award, you will be able to:
1. Develop and apply research, writing, numerical, digital and personal skills within a business context.
2. Develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts and principles to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
3. Apply relevant transferable skills to a career in business and management e.g. project management, communication skills, working in teams, research, utilising appropriate technologies and critically reflect on the effectiveness of your own skills and knowledge.
4. Examine contemporary and strategic issues through the application of relevant analytical concepts, models and theories.
5. Evaluate and demonstrate an informed understanding of ethicial responsibilities contributing to your professional values and your role in organisations and society in the 21st Century
6. Critically appraise relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different business scenarios.
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Business and Tourism Management
BA (Hons)
Business and Tourism Management
Business and management
The BA (Hons) Business and Tourism Management course aims to provide the student with knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course will emphasise the role of business skills in underpinning the success of organisations, while placing this role in the context of the tourism sector. The course will also help the student understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and the student will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
The course will provide the student with opportunities to advance their ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow students to develop their own understandings of collective responsibilities as global citizens within their local, national, and international communities.
The course provides an opportunity for the student to pursue a one-year work placement in employment, either in the UK or abroad. Support will provide to aid with the preparation of CVs, and workshops will available that support the completion of application forms and provide guidance on interview techniques.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of tourism related areas including location marketing, green tourism development, and tourism research.
1. Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of business and tourism to a wide range of business organisations and situations. 2. Critically interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate. 3. Critically analyse tourism and business information from a range of national and international sources. 4. Prepare, using digital methods, a comprehensive range of tourism and business information useful to the management of organisations. 5. Effectively communicate business and tourism ideas to a variety of specialist and non-specialist audiences 6. Propose, undertake and present an independent study project that analyses a key issue in the area of business and tourism management
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Business Administration (MBA) - Extended
MBA
Business Administration (MBA) - Extended
This course enables entry onto the Masters in Business Administration if you did not gain a first or second class honours at degree level (or equivalent). It will add to your existing skills and knowledge providing you with enhanced understanding and abilities which will prepare you for Masters courses, whilst also providing English support if you need help in this area.
The MBA is an internationally recognised postgraduate general business qualification for managers who wish to expand and develop their skills and knowledge. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility.
The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in one academic year and part time in two years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem-solving and organising and managing projects.
Armed Forces personnel, Veterans and Reservists
Students will be eligible for a Post Graduate Certificate Master of Business Administration after completing their first year of study. Students who complete the whole course will be eligible for the full award.
This course is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in one academic year and part time in two years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences.
You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem-solving and organising and managing projects.
In today’s highly dynamic global environment, a complexity of factors, including technology, enterprise and innovation, have a significant impact on business systems and functions. With this in mind, full -time MBA students on the standard mode of delivery (i.e. classroom study and blended learning out of classroom activities) will join with peers from other postgraduate courses offered by University of Wolverhampton Business School.
The MBA (Extended) course enables students to access the MBA with non- standard entry criteria. The MBA is a programme that is internationally recognised as being at the forefront of management education. It has high quality blended learning support and has access to excellent learning facilities. Students will be able to use prior experience and certificated learning to gain credits against the programme. By completing the course you will also be entitled to apply for additional award CMI Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.
Successful completion of the MBA provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The MBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of the key functional areas of marketing, HR, finance, accounting and operations management in support of wider organisational activity.
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change and transformation.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact on business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at masters level.
Analyse the different approaches and techniques that facilitate detailed study at the postgraduate level in business and management issues.
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Business Administration (International Development
MBA
Business Administration (International Development
The MBA (International Development) is a unique and ideal choice for anyone seeking to develop a career in managing business, leading programmes or projects in an international development context, or a combination of these two.
You will also expand your critical knowledge and strategic understanding of the current changes in both the business and geopolitical environment, and apply your learning to successfully lead resilient businesses with awareness of own impact locally and globally, and practical plan for effecting positive change through corporate social responsibility.
The programme is appropriately tailored to respond to the skills and knowledge needs of a range of learners, from practitioners in international development and business leaders from the corporate world, to those with limited work experience, or seeking to change professions. The diversity of the learning environment, with the majority of students coming from outside the UK, provides an ideal platform for engaging in stimulating discussions and innovative thinking on solutions to help business and international development agencies deliver global targets.
The delivery is flexible you have the option to study either full time or part-time learning over one and two years, respectively. By the end of the programme, you will have gained a critical understanding of the principles and concepts in business administration, and mastered key techniques and skills in designing and managing projects and programmes in any sector. The programme also emphasises development of generic business skills, including research, networking and effective communication.
Those on the International Development route (co-delivered by the Business School and the Centre for International Development and Training) will take the Contemporary Issues in International Development and the Project/Programme Management for International Development options, designed to expose students to the contemporary issues facing the developing world, and equip them with the practical skills to design, implement, monitor and evaluate international development projects and programmes, whether these be led by government, civil society, private sector or development aid (donor) institutions.
September start (Full time) ?
Semester 1
7AC006 Managing Financial Performance
7HR024 Leadership and Human Resource in Organisation
7MK002 Marketing Management
7MG001 Independent Business Analysis Project (12 months in length)
Semester 2
7IB007 Contemporary Issues in International Development
7IB008 Project and Programme Management for International Development
7BE002 Strategic Management
The MBA (International Development), a first of its kind to be offered in the UK, is a unique course that situates international business within the complex and dynamic global geopolitical and environmental context. The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop awareness of global and local issues, and understand how these are connected to business, government and international development. For example, in our Contemporary Issues in International Development module, students will critically examine the implications of the changing landscape of UK aid strategy on the UK’s ability to deliver meaningful development results- and be stimulated to develop innovative solutions that engage the business sector in addressing challenges ranging from poverty and malnutrition, to education, maternal health and climate change.
Successful completion of the MBA (ID) provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The MBA(ID)may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources) as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of the key functional areas of marketing, HR, finance, accounting and operations management in support of wider organisational activity
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Obtain the practical skills required by managers actively engaged in initiating and managing projects and programmes.
Design and execute research, investigative or development projects to deal with new problems and issues
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management in an international setting that impact on business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at masters level
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Business Administration-International Development
MBA
Business Administration-International Development
This course enables entry onto the MBA (International Development) if you did not gain a first or second class honours at degree level (or equivalent). It will add to your existing skills and knowledge providing you with enhanced understanding and abilities which will prepare you for Masters courses, whilst also providing English support if you need help in this area
The MBA (International Development) is a unique and ideal choice for anyone seeking to develop a career in managing business, leading programmes or projects in an international development context, or a combination of these two.
You will also expand your critical knowledge and strategic understanding of the current changes in both the business and geopolitical environment, and apply your learning to successfully lead resilient businesses with awareness of own impact locally and globally, and practical plan for effecting positive change through corporate social responsibility.
The programme is appropriately tailored to respond to the skills and knowledge needs of a range of learners, from practitioners in international development and business leaders from the corporate world, to those with limited work experience, or seeking to change professions. The diversity of the learning environment, with the majority of students coming from outside the UK, provides an ideal platform for engaging in stimulating discussions and innovative thinking on solutions to help business and international development agencies deliver global targets.
The delivery of your award is flexible options to study either full time or part-time learning over one and two years, respectively. By the end of the programme, you will have gained a critical understanding of the principles and concepts in business administration, and mastered key techniques and skills in designing and managing projects and programmes in any sector. The programme also emphasises development of generic business skills, including research, networking and effective communication.
September start (Full time) ?
Semester 1
7BE011 Masters Learning
7AC006 Managing Financial Performance
7HR024 Leadership and Human Resource in Organisation
7MK002 Marketing Management
7MG001 Independent Business Analysis Project (12 months in length)
Semester 2
7IB007 Contemporary Issues in International Development
7IB008 Project and Programme Management for International Development
7BE002 Strategic Management
The MBA (International Development), a first of its kind to be offered in the UK, is a unique course that situates international business within the complex and dynamic global geopolitical and environmental context. The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop awareness of global and local issues, and understand how these are connected to business, government and international development. For example, in our Contemporary Issues in International Development module, students will critically examine the implications of the changing landscape of UK aid strategy on the UK’s ability to deliver meaningful development results- and be stimulated to develop innovative solutions that engage the business sector in addressing challenges ranging from poverty and malnutrition, to education, maternal health and climate change.
Students in this course will gain theoretical and practical knowledge in Strategic Management, Human Resources and Leadership, Marketing Management, Finance and Independent Business Analysis in an international development setting. Our unique approach to this MBA is to help students develop confidence in applying skills and knowledge gained throughout this course to influence business decision making, accountability and social responsibility, as well as manage for business resilience and inclusive growth and development.
This course targets graduates working (or aspiring to work) in international development, and those with an interest in understanding how business can contribute to attaining the UN global Sustainable Development Goals. The course will also appeal to senior business leaders, seeking to gain an understanding of social, political and environmental issues that shape international development business, or those in charge of corporate social responsibility.
Successful completion of the MBA (ID) provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The MBA(ID)may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources) as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of the key functional areas of marketing, HR, finance, accounting and operations management in support of wider organisational activity
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels
Obtain the practical skills required by managers actively engaged in initiating and managing projects and programmes.
Design and execute research, investigative or development projects to deal with new problems and issues
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management in an international setting that impact on business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at masters level
Analyse the different approaches and techniques that facilitate detailed study at the postgraduate level in business and management issues
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Leadership and Management
MSc
Leadership and Management
Business and management
The MSc Leadership and Management is a dynamic and contextually relevant course for those who wish to progress their careers and to develop as professionals. The course develops your knowledge, understanding and conceptual awareness, and additionally develops your skills. It is designed for those who are new to management roles, for those who are beginning to lead teams, functions and decision-making in their organisations, but also for those with limited pre-existing leadership or management experience, who wish to become leaders and managers in organisations.
The MSc Leadership and Management course provides opportunities to develop a blend of functional and operational perspectives for a range of managerial levels, roles and responsibilities across sectors, for applicants who may have limited managerial experience / management education. You will study perspectives on the concept of leadership and also learn about functional topics including marketing management, international human resource management, and finance. You will also study strategic planning and learn how to lead transformation and change, which is of importance in the dynamic organisations of today and tomorrow. Your knowledge will be integrated and contextualized through a range of modules, culminating in a dissertation project.
In a dynamic global environment, a complexity of factors, including technology, enterprise and innovation have a significant impact on business and organisational systems and functions. Effective Leaders and Managers are required to deliver organisational imperatives, therefore it is through this comprehensive study of leadership and management, coupled with the use of a range of learning strategies such as case studies, visiting speakers, co-curricular opportunities and blended learning, that we believe your career as the leaders and managers of today and tomorrow will be enhanced.
Critically analyse the use of the key functional areas of marketing, finance and strategic planning in support of wider organisational activity.
Critically discuss traditional and emergent perspectives on the qualities of leadership and the role of management in an organisational context.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its human resources in the international environment.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to transformation and change that impact on organisations and the role of business managers.
Critically analyse the importance and nature of organisational planning, developing organisational activities within the context of external influences.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at masters level.
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Leadership and Management - Extended
MSc
Leadership and Management - Extended
Business and management
This course enables entry onto the MSc Leadership and Management if you did not gain a first or second class honours at degree level (or equivalent). It will add to your existing skills and knowledge providing you with enhanced understanding and abilities which will prepare you for Masters courses.
The MSc Leadership and Management is a dynamic and contextually relevant course for those who wish to progress their careers and to develop as professionals. The course develops your knowledge, understanding and conceptual awareness, and additionally develops your skills. It is designed for those who are new to management roles, for those who are beginning to lead teams, functions and decision-making in their organisations, but also for those with limited pre-existing leadership or management experience, who wish to become leaders and managers in organisations.
The MSc Leadership and Management course provides opportunities to develop a blend of functional and operational perspectives for a range of managerial levels, roles and responsibilities across sectors, for applicants who may have limited managerial experience / management education. You will study perspectives on the concept of leadership and also learn about functional topics including marketing management, international human resource management, and finance for non-financial managers. You will also study strategic planning and learn how to lead transformation and change, which is of importance in the dynamic organisations of today and tomorrow. Your knowledge will be integrated and contextualized through a range of modules, culminating in a dissertation project.
Critically analyse the use of the key functional areas of marketing, finance and strategic planning in support of wider organisational activity.
Critically discuss traditional and emergent perspectives on the qualities of leadership and the role of management in an organisational context.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its human resources in the international environment.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to transformation and change that impact on organisations and the role of business managers.
Critically analyse the importance and nature of organisational planning, developing organisational activities within the context of external influences.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at masters level.
Analyse the different approaches and techniques that facilitate detailed study at the postgraduate level in business and management issues
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International Business Management - Extended
MSc
International Business Management - Extended
Business and management
This course enables entry onto the MSc International Business Management if you did not gain a first or second class honours at degree level (or equivalent). It will add to your existing skills and knowledge providing you with enhanced understanding and abilities which will prepare you for Masters courses, whilst also providing English support if you need help in this area.
The MSc International Business Management offers an exciting opportunity to develop your knowledge in an area of high growth and global demand. The MSc IBM has been developed to offer you the opportunity to engage with a number of specific subjects relevant to global, national, and local business. Students who are considering starting their own company, joining a graduate training scheme with a multinational, or developing a broader understanding of international business will not only find the course highly relevant, but equally rewarding towards developing future career prospects in established and emerging global markets.
The team of professionals and senior academics on the course provide an extensive level of expertise in their respective disciplines from research to practitioner background. This will enrich your learning experience in a dynamic environment where you will be expected to participate at the highest level towards furnishing you with a Masters Degree for your future career.
In today’s highly dynamic global environment, a complexity of factors, including global logistics, supply chain management, technology, finance, HR, marketing and cross-border management, have a significant impact on business systems and functions. As such this programme is designed to develop the mix of skills, knowledge and understanding you need as a manager with a global mindset. The MSc IBM has been designed to be equally applicable to those with wide ranging managerial experience or management education and those who come with limited knowledge in these areas. You will be provided opportunities to develop a blend of functional and operational perspectives for a range of managerial levels, roles and responsibilities in an international setting. You will integrate and contextualise your knowledge and skills in a range of modules which have an international focus.
The comprehensive study of management and the use of a range of learning strategies such as live case studies, visiting industry speakers and a wide range of active learning approaches will enhance your career in business and management.
See the modules listed below.
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International Masters of Business Administration
International MBA
International Masters of Business Administration (IMBA)
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility.
The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in one academic year. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem-solving and organising and managing projects.
September/Jan start full or part time
Semester 1
7AC006 Managing Financial Performance
7BE003 Creativity and Innovation in Business
7HR007 Contemporary Issues in International HRM
7MG001 Independent Business Analysis Project (12 months in length)
Semester 2
7BE001 Strategic Business Planning
7BU003 Operations and Project Management
7MK003 Global marketing – Strategy and Practice
Critically analyse the use of the key functional areas of marketing, HR, finance, accounting and operations management in support of wider organisational activity.
Critically evaluate strategic planning alternatives to take account of business environmental conditions.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its global environment and the importance of change and adaptability.
Evaluate the role and contribution of creativity and innovation in the development of organisations
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact on business and management at functional, strategic and global levels.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at masters level
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International Masters of Business Administration
International MBA (Extended)
International Masters of Business Administration (IMBA) - Extended
This course enables entry onto the International Masters Business Administration if you did not gain a first or second class honours at degree level (or equivalent). It will add to your existing skills and knowledge providing you with enhanced understanding and abilities which will prepare you for Masters courses.
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility.
The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in one academic year. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem-solving and organising and managing projects.
September start (Full time) ?
Semester 1
7BE011 Masters Learning
7AC006 Managing Financial Performance
7BE003 Creativity and Innovation in Business
7HR007 Contemporary Issues in International HRM
7MG001 Independent Business Analysis Project (12 months in length)
Semester 2
7BE001 Strategic Business Planning
7BU003 Operations and Project Management
7MK003 Global marketing – Strategy and Practice
Critically analyse the use of the key functional areas of marketing, HR, finance, accounting and operations management in support of wider organisational activity.
Critically evaluate strategic planning alternatives to take account of business environmental conditions.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its global environment and the importance of change and adaptability.
Evaluate the role and contribution of creativity and innovation in the development of organisations
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact on business and management at functional, strategic and international levels.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at masters level
Analyse the different approaches and techniques that facilitate detailed study at the postgraduate level in business and management issues.
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Criminology and Criminal Justice
BA (Hons)
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Sociology social policy and criminology
Criminology and Criminal Justice is the study of what crime is, why people commit crime and what happens when they do.
During your degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Wolverhampton, you will study all the main areas of the subject – including the who commits crime and why, how they are punished, and how crime is controlled. You will be able to study a range of cutting-edge research-focused specialist modules that particularly interest you or may assist in your future career. These include, for example, working in the criminal justice system, police and society, rehabilitation of offenders, victimology, environmental crime, modern punishment, and youth justice and youth crime.
You will be taught by lecturers who are actively researching in their fields together with those working in the criminal justice system, plus a wide variety of other guest speakers. You will also have opportunities to go on relevant trips including prisons and courts.
Your degree is highly focused upon building your employability profile and transferable skills ready for the workplace. As part of that, completion of your modules will enable you to receive the University of Wolverhampton Employability and Enterprise Award at Silver Level. You will have the opportunity to undertake work placement modules as part of your degree together with gaining further volunteering experience skills should you wish. You will also undertake a research project on an area of your choice which particularly interests you, or that you may wish to work in after graduation.
Crime and its impact are at the forefront of current political and social debate; therefore a degree in criminology and criminal justice enables you to explore the reality behind the newspaper headlines on crime and examine a topic which is relevant, topical and has real, practical application in contemporary society.
During your course you will study criminological theories and gain an understanding of the development of policies and practices within the criminal justice system in England and Wales. You will study a wide range of topics covering the legal and sociological issues of criminology and criminal justice, including the operation of the criminal justice system through punishment and sentencing, policing of society, probation and rehabilitation of offenders, victimisation, as well as social inequalities and the law.
In your final year of study, you will also undertake a piece of individual research on an area of criminology or criminal justice that particularly interests you, and which will further develop your qualitative and quantitative research skills. This course is also suitable if you are currently working in a related profession and want to enhance your existing knowledge and skills.
Students who graduate from the BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice course will have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of crime, victimisation, social harm, and their consequences, both theoretical and applied. Subject specific topics, such as knowledge of the social processes of crime and the criminal justice system, human rights, rehabilitation and desistance, criminal justice history, and youth crime will be explored and complemented by the type of transferable skills that are highly valued by employers in the graduate job market. These include the ability to present and develop a cohesive argument, the development of a wide range of IT skills, research and problem-solving skills, communication skills, and working effectively as part of a team.
Interested in a career in Probation? You are in the right place!
The University of Wolverhampton can equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to train as a probation officer after they graduate the Criminology and Criminal Justice degrees we offer.
The PQiP (Professional Qualification in Probation) training programme is delivered by HMPPS and the Probation Service.
When you start your training, you’ll be a probation services officer, learning on the job and studying at a contracted university to gain your fully funded Professional Qualification in Probation (PQiP). After successfully completing the programme, you’ll be able to apply to become a fully qualified probation officer and work with higher risk caseload of people on probation, along with opportunities to work in different settings, keep learning and developing through structured career paths.
Did you know?
The modules* of our Criminology and Criminal Justice degrees make you eligible for the reduced (15 months instead of 21 months) Probation Officer training (PQiP)
Your lecturers have the expertise to enhance your academic knowledge in all things probation
Our local links with the Probation Service can provide you with valuable insights and opportunities to discuss the work of probation
Guest speakers from the Probation Service deliver talks about their experiences and working with offenders and victims
The 6CJ015 Rehabilitation of Offenders and Desistance module examines key rehabilitation and probation imperatives, practices, and models to develop your competence on the topic.
Events focusing on rehabilitation, desistance, and probation in academia and practice
*Modules to qualify for the reduced Probation Officer training
We pride ourselves on our supportive culture, with a large team of academic and student support staff to provide excellent pastoral care together with a welcoming academic environment in which to undertake your degree. We will help you achieve the very best work that you can throughout the rich, fascinating and varied subject matter that our degree offers; and to gain as many wide-ranging transferable skills and practical work experience as possible to enhance your future prospects.
Students who graduate with a BA Criminology and Criminal Justice degree will have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of crime and its consequences, both theoretical and applied. Subject specific skills and work experience are complemented by the type of transferable key skills that are highly valued by employers in the graduate job market. These include the ability to present and develop a cohesive argument, IT skills, critical analysis, research and problem-solving skills, written and verbal communication skills, organisational and time management skills, independent working and team work.
Previous graduates have gone on to work in a variety of careers, including the Police, Probation and prisons; others are employed in related fields such as youth work, Trading Standards, HM Revenue and Customs, UK Border Agency and social work. Students who have particularly enjoyed the Law modules may consider undertaking the LLM Common Professional Examination in order to qualify as a solicitor or barrister. This course also provides the academic background and scholarship sufficient for postgraduate study at Masters and Doctoral level.
As a graduate of this course you will be able to demonstrate:
Knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to graduate employment and specifically to employment within the criminal justice system and related areas.
Understanding of the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, responses to crime and the practices of the criminal justice system.
A critical and reflective approach to criminological theory and the practices of the criminal justice system.
A broad range of transferable skills, both personal and academic, enabling you to maximise graduate employment opportunities.
The ability to undertake research using relevant research methodologies and communicate findings appropriately.
Critical awareness of social, political and cultural diversity in the context of criminological theories and the criminal justice system.
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Criminology and Criminal Justice and Law
BA (Hons)
Criminology and Criminal Justice and Law
Law, Sociology social policy and criminology
Crime and its impact, are at the forefront of current political and social debate. A degree in criminology and criminal justice with law enables you to explore the reality behind the newspaper headlines on crime and examine a topic which is relevant, topical and has real, practical application in contemporary society. You will also cover a number of key law subject areas which link to the criminology side of your course.
You will study a wide range of topics covering the legal and sociological issues of criminology and criminal justice, including the operation of the criminal courts through punishment and sentencing and policing of society as well as social inequalities and the law. You will cover a range of law areas which are of specific relevance to this field of study.
Throughout this course you will learn about a range of topics from the criminal justice system and how it functions, the causes and consequences of crime, victimology, rehabilitation, the history of crime and punishment.
By combining with law you will also gain experience in key areas of criminal law, housing law and refugee law. With pathways related to specific topics (for example, probation) you can tailor what you study to your own interests and desired career.
With teaching developed and delivered by research-led staff you can be sure you are learning about the latest research and debates in policy and practice. Teaching and assessment are facilitated through various approaches to provide something for everyone. At every level of your degree, you will have the opportunity to undertake volunteering with a relevant organisations to further your experience within the field and develop your transferable skills. Even if you choose not to do this, there is still an emphasis on employability at every level throughout the course.
Practical Experience: An opportunity at each level of the course to undertake a placement module which will provide invaluable practical experience.
Pastoral support: We pride ourselves in our supportive culture, with a large team of academic and student support staff to provide excellent pastoral care and support together with a welcoming academic environment in which to undertake your degree.
Research-led: Our research-led teaching ensures that you will be learning about the very latest debates in policy and practice.
Recent graduates in Criminology and Criminal Justice and Law are working in a variety of roles including Criminal Justice Agencies, the Police and the National Probation Service, others are employed in related fields such as trading standards, HM Revenues and Customs, the UK Border Agency and social work.
This integrated degree develops skills which are appropriate to a range of careers from the Civil Service to various management roles. All our courses provide the academic background and scholarship necessary for postgraduate study at both Master's and Doctoral level.
You could also continue your study of law and undertake the at Wolverhampton; to enable you to proceed to the Legal Practice Course or to the Bar Professional Training Course.
Provided that you have taken the relevant foundation subjects as part of this course you may be eligible for exemption from part of the Common Professional Examination. For further details on exemption see www.sra.org
On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
Have knowledge of the fundamental concepts, principles, theories and procedures of law and criminology and an understanding of how they operate.
Apply knowledge to problem situations and demonstrate the ability to provide solutions to unresolved debates demonstrated over a wide number of legal and criminal justice issues.
Act independently in planning and managing tasks with limited guidance in areas which you have studied and will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of ICT and engage with blended and technology supported learning.
Understand the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, responses to crime and the practices of the criminal justice system.
Have a critical awareness of social political and cultural diversity in the context of criminological theories and the criminal justice system.
Identify and use primary legal sources and journals relevant to topics under study.
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Comparative Criminology
MA
Comparative Criminology
Sociology social policy and criminology
This Masters course allows you to explore many of the rich and varied components of comparative criminology through the focusing in turn on aspects of contemporary justice, social harms, violence, oppression, the penal system and its reform, transnational policing, and past and current controversies in the criminal justice system. You will study these themes in depth under the care of tutors who have a keen interest in and expert knowledge of these fields.
As the culmination of the course, you will undertake a piece of independent research in the form of a 15,000 word dissertation on a topic based on one or more of the taught components of the course. Guidance in this undertaking will come from your appointed dissertation supervisor but also from the Research Methods core module, which will be studied prior to you commencing your research.
The MA draws on a vast range of expertise and will prepare you for future research at doctoral level, as well as further developing your interpersonal and professional skills
Its especial strength resides in the sustained combination of criminological, historical, policing and social science approaches and expertise made available to you by the course team. The sound grounding that you will have acquired by the time of completion will provide the skills and the confidence to consider and seek opportunities in public and private sector research-based employment, as well as a wide range of jobs within academia, customs and excise, border control, policing etc. to name but a few examples.
In preparation for future employment, an optional Work Placement module is available in which you will have the opportunity to undertake accredited work-based activities and experiences which will give you the opportunity to reflect on and apply the skills and knowledge learned on the course in a practical situation.
The course draws on the expertise of internationally established researchers based at the University of Wolverhampton. Each module is led by scholars who have published widely in many aspects of comparative criminology.
Each module within the course is informed by books, articles and cutting-edge research authored by University of Wolverhampton academics that have made new knowledge available to practitioners as well as significant interventions into key debates on the past, present and future of criminology and criminal justice. The interdisciplinary nature of the MA gives it a unique and broader focus. A key component of the course will be the regular use of guest speakers from both public and private sector organisations. These will give students the unique opportunity to learn about and discuss a variety of future employment and volunteering opportunities.
An optional work placement module will allow students to experience work-based employment and activities. This module allows for both a practical application of many of the transferable skills gained during the course and a reflexive opportunity of seeing how the academic issues addressed on the course can be related to ‘real-life’ applications and processes.
Overall the course provides students with a pathway into various careers with the he range of skills developed throughout the course ensures that graduates will be well equipped to work in a range of crime and criminal justice fields, and further afield: for example the Crown Prosecution Service, Charitable organisations, think-tanks, the National Office for Statistics, the Home Office, fraud investigators, immigration officers, and crime prevention/law enforcement areas.
Students will also be able to draw on the wider research culture of the Faculty; the team have, over the past two years developed significant links with outside agencies such as the Parole Board, the Independent Monitoring Board, representatives of the English Collective of Prostitutes, the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, HMP YOI Brinsford, the Shannon Trust, the Magistrates’ Association and many other organisations and charitable bodies. These links enable the team to ensure that students are given the opportunity to receive guest lectures and seminars from representatives of these bodies that greatly enhance their learning experience.
Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level.
Demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline.
Deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate your conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to your own research or advanced scholarship and ability to continue to advance your knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level.
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of your academic discipline, field of study or area of professional practice with a conceptual understanding that enables the student
to evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline
to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses
Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring:
the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility
decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations
the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development.
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Criminology and Criminal Justice
FD (Science)
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Criminology and Criminal Justice is the study of how crime is defined, why some people commit crime and what happens when they do. It is also the study of the police, the courts and penal system, as well as the prevention and deterrence of criminal behaviour.
Crime and its impact are at the forefront of current political and social debate.
The Foundation Degree (Arts) in Criminology and Criminal Justice enables you to explore the reality behind the newspaper headlines on crime and examine a topic which is relevant, topical and has real, practical application in contemporary society.
During your course you will study criminological theories and gain an understanding of the policies and practices within the criminal justice system in England and Wales. You will study a wide range of topics covering the legal and sociological issues of criminology and criminal justice, including, the operation of the criminal courts through punishment and sentencing policing of society as well as social inequalities and the law.
This course is also suitable if you are currently working in a related profession and want to enhance your existing knowledge and skills.
September
Undergraduate Level 4
Semester 1
Semester 2
Core
4CJ005 Legal Issues and Human Rights
20
Core
4CJ002 Criminal Justice
20
Core
4CJ003 Thinking about Crime
20
Core
4SL010 The Media and the Manufacture of Deviance
20
Core
4PO005 Campaigning and Citizenship: Women in Britain and its Empire from 1800 to 1950
20
Core
4CJ006 Victimology
20
Undergraduate Level 5
Semester 1
Semester 2
Core
5LW002 Criminal Law
20
Core
5SL007 Doing Quantitative Research
20
Core
5CJ002 Theories of Crime
20
Core
5CJ003 Police and Society
20
Core
5CJ006 Punishment and Society
20
Core
5CJ009 Victims and Offenders
20
January
Undergraduate Level 4
Semester 2
Semester 1
Core
4CJ002 Criminal Justice
20
Core
4CJ005 Legal Issues and Human Rights
20
Core
4SL010 The Media and the Manufacture of Deviance
20
Core
4CJ003 Thinking about Crime
20
Core
4CJ006 Victimology
20
Core
4PO005 Campaigning and Citizenship: Women in Britain and its Empire from 1800 to 1950
20
Undergraduate Level 5
Semester 2
Semester 1
Core
5SL007 Doing Quantitative Research
20
Core
5LW002 Criminal Law
20
Core
5CJ003 Police and Society
20
Core
5CJ002 Theories of Crime
20
Core
5CJ009 Victims and Offenders
20
Core
5CJ006 Punishment and Society
20
This course offers an exciting opportunity to combine the study of criminology with key issues and debates in criminal justice and the multi-agency approach to crime and the changing nature of offences. Our contemporary curriculum is delivered by a range of experts in criminology and policing and you will also have the chance to interact with practitioners drawn from a range of criminal justice agencies, businesses and charitable organisations. There are also opportunities to visit Parliament, local law courts and local prisons.
The college is a very supportive environment with excellent pastoral / tutor support, there are dedicated HE facilities that include dedicated study skills sessions.
Certificate in Higher Education
For the award of Certificate in Higher Education you, the student, will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles associated with criminology and criminal justice.
Demonstrate an ability to present and interpret information, in order to develop lines of argument and make sound judgements in accordance with basic theories and concepts in criminology and criminal justice.
Diploma in Higher Education
For the award of Diploma in Higher Education you, the student, will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the well-established principles in criminology and criminal justice.
Demonstrate the ability to apply underlying concepts and principles outside the context in which they were first studied, including, where appropriate, the application of those principles in an employment context.
Use a range of established techniques to initiate and undertake analysis of information, and to propose solutions to problems arising from that analysis.
Effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms.
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Pre-Masters in Built Environment
University Statement of Preparatory Studies
Pre-Masters in Built Environment
The International Academy is accredited by the British Council (Accreditation UK) for the quality of English Language provision.
As a student on this 6 or 12 month Pre-Masters course, you will develop;
a strong foundation for study in your chosen subject area
academic language and research skills which will help you think critically, become independent learners and successfully articulate your views
subject-specific skills that will enhance your learning and aid you in further study
lifelong learning skills which will enable you to contribute to society at large
In this course, you will study a mixture of subject specific modules and more general modules that will deepen your English language and learning skills appropriate for higher education.
You will study a mixture of subject specific modules and more general modules that will deepen your English language and learning skills appropriate for higher education.
Depending on the subject of study, you may undertake any of the following:
Reading – both core and supplementary reading from books, journals and electronic sources
Case Analysis – to look at the application of theory and practice, to identify problems and recommend solutions.
Group discussions – on provided themes to draw out and share personal experiences and learning amongst the wider group.
Student presentations/student led seminars.
Problem-based learning approaches.
Lectures and workshops.
Group and individual tutorials
Personal reflection.
Group role play and project work.
Assessment preparation and feedback.
Individual and group presentations.
Peer feedback
Laboratory based practicals
A range of assessment methods are used, depending on your subject. They may include:
Case study analysis
Essays
Examinations and in-class tests
Exhibitions
Lab reports
Oral presentations, both individual and group
Portfolios
Projects
Research journals
Studio practice
Written reports, both individual and group.
The Pre-Masters course will enable you to develop your academic English language ability while building up knowledge, expertise and academic credits in your subject area, to the point where you are ready to enter postgraduate study.
The subject modules have been carefully selected to allow progression to specific Masters programmes.
Working together with UK students on your subject modules will help you integrate more fully into the life of the University, before you begin your postgraduate degree.
The University of Wolverhampton has invested significantly in its teaching facilities, and receives consistently high student satisfaction ratings with regard to learning resources and IT infrastructure. This course will provide you with the skills you need to fully exploit our excellent resources.
Following successful completion of the Pre-Masters in the Built Environment, you may progress onto one of the following Masters courses at the University of Wolverhampton (or a course at another UK University which recognises the programme):
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Identify key concepts and theories appropriate to your chosen subject context.
Address complex problems using techniques of analysis and enquiry appropriate to your discipline.
Demonstrate a range of transferable skills appropriate to your chosen Masters course and subsequent career, including: communication skills, the ability to initiate and carry out projects independently, and digital/information literacy.
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Pre-Masters in Maths & Computer Science
University Statement of Preparatory Studies
Pre-Masters in Maths and Computer Science
The International Academy is accredited by the British Council (Accreditation UK) for the quality of English Language provision.
As a student on this 6 or 12 month Pre-Masters course, you will develop;
a strong foundation for study in your chosen subject area
academic language and research skills which will help you think critically, become independent learners and successfully articulate your views
subject-specific skills that will enhance your learning and aid you in further study
lifelong learning skills which will enable you to contribute to society at large
In this course, you will study a mixture of subject specific modules and more general modules that will deepen your English language and learning skills appropriate for higher education.
You will study a mixture of subject specific modules and more general modules that will deepen your English language and learning skills appropriate for higher education.
Depending on the subject of study, you may undertake any of the following:
Reading – both core and supplementary reading from books, journals and electronic sources
Case Analysis – to look at the application of theory and practice, to identify problems and recommend solutions.
Group discussions – on provided themes to draw out and share personal experiences and learning amongst the wider group.
Student presentations/student led seminars.
Problem-based learning approaches.
Lectures and workshops.
Group and individual tutorials
Personal reflection.
Group role play and project work.
Assessment preparation and feedback.
Individual and group presentations.
Peer feedback
Laboratory based practicals
A range of assessment methods are used, depending on your subject. They may include:
Case study analysis
Essays
Examinations and in-class tests
Exhibitions
Lab reports
Oral presentations, both individual and group
Portfolios
Projects
Research journals
Studio practice
Written reports, both individual and group.
The Pre-Masters course will enable you to develop your academic English language ability while building up knowledge, expertise and academic credits in your subject area, to the point where you are ready to enter postgraduate study.
The subject modules have been carefully selected to allow progression to specific Masters programmes.
Working together with UK students on your subject modules will help you integrate more fully into the life of the University, before you begin your postgraduate degree.
The University of Wolverhampton has invested significantly in its teaching facilities, and receives consistently high student satisfaction ratings with regard to learning resources and IT infrastructure. This course will provide you with the skills you need to fully exploit our excellent resources.
Following successful completion of the Pre-Masters in Maths and Computer Science, you may progress onto one of the following Masters courses at the University of Wolverhampton (or a course at another UK University which recognises the programme):
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Identify key concepts and theories appropriate to your chosen subject context.
Address comples problems using techniques of analysis and enquiry appropriate to your discipline.
Demonstrate a range of transferable skills appropriate to your chosen Masters course and subsequent career, including, communication skills, the ability to initiate and carry out projects independently, and digital/information literarcy.
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Deaf Studies and Special Educational Needs, Disabi
BA (Hons)
Deaf Studies and Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion Studies
BA(Hons) Deaf Studies and Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion Studieswill enable you to identify and understand the challenges faced when trying to adopt an inclusive approach to all aspects of life, and how you can meet and address these challenges in a positive way as members of a diverse global society.
You will be able to:
Have opportunities to consider a variety of issues and perspectives surrounding working with deaf, deafblind and disabled people that you, as future professionals, need to be able to recognise.
Study current policies, procedures and practice that you will be able to influence in order to develop inclusive strategies.
Study all forms of deafness, the identity of deaf people who communicate in British Sign Language and those who do not.
Study in depth the Audiological and environmental technologies related to deaf people’s lives and issues of their language development.
Study relevant linguistic theory whilst learning British Sign Language Skills as well as Deafblind Communication and Guiding skills to prepare you for work in relevant domains.
Modules will be delivered using a range of interactive teaching strategies, in order to develop digital literacy and professional skills and attributes.
Indicative Core Modules
Introduction to Deaf Studies
Introduction to Disability, Diversity and Inclusion
Autism: Themes and Perspectives
From Segregation to Inclusion
Professionalsin Context
Flourishing Deaf lives
Research Methods
Educating Deaf children and young people
Being taught British Sign Language, using digital and analogue facilities, adds a unique dimension to the study of Inclusive practices in society.
Students are taught to understand a bi-lingual and bicultural approach towards Deaf sign language users.
Academic and pastoral support is provided as a priority by deaf and hearing tutors from day one of the course. Peer mentoring offers an extra support mechanism.
The team believes in interactive learning and encourages full participation from all our students: external examiners have consistently highlighted our innovative assessments as a major strength.
Wolverhampton has pioneered the use of interactive web-based forums for teaching and assessment. These activities have proved very popular with students.
Students completing the course are awarded a BA (Hons) Joint Deaf Studies and Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion Studies. Graduates have a range of career opportunities including teacher training, social work, mentoring and advocacy posts, inclusion managers and positions within support groups and charities related to Deafness and Disability. Alumni have gone onto lecturing posts, researcher roles and local authority positions relating to inclusion with many graduates completing PGCE. Others have completed Masters level degrees in a range of areas including speech and language therapy, audiology, cognition and deafness, social work and special needs.
At completion of study a student will be able to:
Communicate in British Sign Language, using digital and analogue facilities, which adds a unique dimension to the study of Inclusive practices in society.
Understand a bi-lingual and bicultural approach towards Deaf sign language users.
To be able to reflect critically on their own value system and relate this to the construction of deafness disability and social diversity.
Demonstrate the underlying values and principles relevant to the working with deaf people and ideologies of inclusion, developing a personal stance drawing upon knowledge and understanding of the complexity of the inclusion process and working with people considered as deaf or disabled.
Work both cooperatively and independently whilst fostering critical reflection upon your own value system, the study of deafness and of disability. In order to facilitate further training and/or professional development exercise initiative, personal responsibility and decision making in complex contexts.
Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring:
- The exercise of initiative and personal responsibility.
- Decision making in complex and unpredictable contexts.
- Ongoing skills including IT and communication strategies.
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Economics and Social Policy
BA (Hons)
Economics and Social Policy
Sociology social policy and criminology
The BA (Hons) Economics & Social Policy course aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of economic principles, issues around policy formation and how these factors influence the development of social policy. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and learning forums the course will equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in economics, public policy and general management fields.
This degree course will develop much needed skills and abilities in successful students. Specifically the course will create graduates who have an in depth knowledge of economic principles and of the social policy environment which should be valuable in general management in both the private and public sectors.
The graduates from this programme would have a range of skills that are in demand from employers, as demonstrated by the survey carried out by the Economics Network in 2012. Another survey of economics employers in the public sector identified the two dominant of areas of work as producing briefing material and preparation of policy advice. The proposed course would provide its graduates with the skills to effectively address these tasks. This course would provide access to a range of career opportunities, as demonstrated by the following recent job advertisements:
Policy Analyst – charity
Graduate Policy Advisor – central government
Policy Assurance Officer – housing association
European Advisor – policy organisation
A range of career opportunities will be available, covering regional, national and international organisations. This will include by public sector and not for profit sector organisations as demonstrated by the examples provided above. There would also be opportunities in the business sector in terms of market research, trade associations and lobbying organisations.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Demonstrate a good knowledge of economic and social policy concepts, principles and tools and be competent in the application of the knowledge to a wide range of situations in a national or international context.
Use appropriate research methods, quantitative techniques and software packages to analyse data and evidence from a range of sources and to critically interpret the outcomes of this analysis.
Apply economic reasoning to a range of policy issues and appreciate that a number of alternative explanations and prescriptions may exist.
Apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and assess policy intervention.
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Economics and Sociology
BA (Hons)
Economics and Sociology
Sociology social policy and criminology
The BA (Hons) Economics & Social Policy course aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of economic principles, issues around policy formation and how these factors influence the development of social policy. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and learning forums the course will equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in economics, public policy and general management fields.
This degree course will develop much needed skills and abilities in successful students. Specifically the course will create graduates who have an in depth knowledge of economic principles and of the social policy environment which should be valuable in general management in both the private and public sectors. The graduates from this programme would have a range of skills that are in demand from employers, as demonstrated by the survey carried out by the Economics Network in 2012. Another survey of economics employers in the public sector identified the two dominant of areas of work as producing briefing material and preparation of policy advice. The proposed course would provide its graduates with the skills to effectively address these tasks. This course would provide access to a range of career opportunities, as demonstrated by the following recent job advertisements:
· Policy Analyst – charity · Graduate Policy Advisor – central government · Policy Assurance Officer – housing association · European Advisor – policy organisation
A range of career opportunities will be available, covering regional, national and international organisations. This will include by public sector and not for profit sector organisations as demonstrates by the examples provided above. There would also be opportunities in the business sector in terms of market research, trade associations and lobbying organisations.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Apply economic reasoning to a range of issues and appreciate that a number of alternative explanations and prescriptions may exist.
Use appropriate research methods, quantitative techniques and software packages to analyse data and evidence from a range of sources and to critically interpret the outcomes of this analysis.
Demonstrate a good knowledge of economic and sociology concepts, principles and tools and be competent in the application of the knowledge to a wide range of situations in a national or international context.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of theoretical and methodological approaches in Sociology and comprehend the distinctive character of Sociological thought.
Critically review, analyse and evaluate a wide range of appropriate evidence in relation to a variety of social theories, and to mobilise a reasoned, sociologically informed argument.
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Economics and Politics
BA (Hons)
Economics and Politics
History politics and war studies
The BA (Hons) Economics & Politics course aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of economic principles, issues around the creation of political relationships and how these factors combine to influence the political environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and learning forums the course will equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in economics, politics and general management fields.
This degree course will develop much needed skills and abilities in successful students. Specifically the course will create graduates who have an in-depth knowledge of economic principles and of the political process which should be valuable in general management in both the private and public sectors.
The graduates from this programme would have a range of skills that are in demand from employers, as demonstrated by the survey carried out by the Economics Network in 2012. Another survey of economics employers in the public sector identified the two dominant of areas of work as producing briefing material and preparation of policy advice. The proposed course would provide its graduates with the skills to effectively address these tasks.
This course would provide access to a range of career opportunities, as demonstrated by the following recent job advertisements:
Speechwriter – private sector
Graduate Policy Advisor – central government
Conference Producer – private sector
European Advisor – policy organisation
A range of career opportunities will be available, covering regional, national and international organisations. This will include by public sector and not for profit sector organisations as demonstrates by the examples provided above. There would also be opportunities in the business sector in terms of market research, trade associations and lobbying organisations.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Apply economic reasoning to a range of issues and appreciate that a number of alternative explanations and prescriptions may exist.
Use appropriate research methods, quantitative techniques and software packages to analyse data and evidence from a range of sources and to critically interpret the outcomes of this analysis.
Demonstrate a good knowledge of economic and political concepts, tools and principles, and be competent in the application of the knowledge to a wide range of situations in a national or international context.
Demonstrate a knowledge of the political history, institutions and ideological traditions of the UK and one other area.
Understand the interconnection between specific economic theories and specific political traditions.
To appreciate the influence of regional, multinational and supranational institutions and organisations on the evolution of British politics.
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Economics and Business
BA (Hons)
Economics and Business
Business and management
The BA (Hons) Economics and Business course aims to provide you with a strong background in economic principles as well as knowledge and understanding of the key requirements of successful business organizations with an international perspective, enabling you to apply these concepts to organisations operating within changing global environment.
Using a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and learning forums the course intends to equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in economics, business, and general management. The programme also provides an excellent foundation for postgraduate study in economics and business.
You will study a wide range of economics and business modules, with a mix of lectures, seminars and workshops. There will be opportunities to do group work and to learn from experts from industry, to gather an in-depth knowledge of economic principles and business functions which are valuable in general management in both the private and public sectors.
The course’s modules employ a variety of assessment methods, including report writing, essays, portfolios, posters, presentations, in-class tests, time-constrained assignments, and a final research project.
‘”Thanks for being a wonderful economics team and providing us with quality education through the years. You have always managed to make your subjects interesting and most importantly showed us how relevant and related to our daily life they are.”
Level 6 Economics student
“I just wanted to extend my gratitude for all your help and support over this academic year.”
Level 4 Economics and Business student
“I would like to personally thank you for your help, and I look forward to the advanced module next year.”
Level 5 Economics and Finance student
Studying on this course will enable you to:
apply economic reasoning to a range of business and policy issues and appreciate that a number of alternative explanations and prescriptions may exist
use appropriate research methods, quantitative techniques and software packages to analyse data and evidence from a range of sources and to critically interpret the outcomes of this analysis
demonstrate a good knowledge of economic and business concepts, principles and tools and be competent in the application of the knowledge to a wide range of situations in a national or international context
assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ business activities and practices
demonstrate a range of business skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level
develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of economic and business concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
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Economics
BA (Hons)
Economics
Accounting, Finance and Economics
The first American to win the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, American economist Paul Samuelson describes economics as the "study of how societies use scarce resources to produce valuable commodities and distribute them among different people." By learning about economics, you will see that there are various perspectives on how resources are allocated and that the different allocations will impact on social, political, financial and business concerns.
This programme provides a strong background in economics principles but also provides a knowledge and understanding of recent developments in economics and the application of economic concepts to current issues and the post-pandemic world.
As part of your study of economics you will develop skills in the organisation and analysis of statistical data, the interpretation of economic issues and the communication of economic ideas. These skills have been identified as being in demand by employers by a number of surveys, such as the one carried out by the Economics Network.
You will study a wide range of economics and business modules, with a mix of lectures, seminars and workshops. There will be opportunities to do group work and to learn from experts from industry, as well as from economists with a high standard of research achievement.
The course’s modules employ a variety of assessment methods, including report writing, essays, portfolios, posters, presentations, in-class tests, time-constrained assignments, and a final research project.
“Thanks for being a wonderful economics team and providing us with quality education through the years. You have always managed to make your subjects interesting and most importantly showed us how relevant and related to our daily life they are.”
Third year Economics student
“I just wanted to extend my gratitude for all your help and support over this academic year.”
1st year Economics and Business student
“I would like to personally thank you for your help, and I look forward to the advanced module next year.”
2nd year Economics student
The BA (Hons) Economics course aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of economics principles and concepts, and with the skills to apply these to changing economic and business environment. Through the use of a range of approaches, research techniques and learning forums the course intends to equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in economics, business, and the public sector.
The graduates from this programme would have a range of skills that are in demand from employers, as demonstrated by the survey carried out by the Economics Network in 2014-15. The most significant of these are:
A knowledge and understanding of economics
Ability to analyse economic, business and social issues
Organising, interpreting and presenting quantitative data
Communication of economic ideas
Studying this course will enable you to:
demonstrate knowledge of historical, institutional, international, social and environmental contexts in which specific economic analysis is applied
develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of economic concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
demonstrate proficiency in quantitative methods and computing techniques and know how to use these methods and techniques across a range of problems
demonstrate an understanding of the sources and content of economic data and evidence of those methods to be appropriately applied to the analysis of such data
demonstrate knowledge of some specialised areas in economics
critically apply economic reasoning to a range of situations and appreciate that a number of alternative explanations and prescriptions may exist
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Economics and Finance
BSc (Hons)
Economics and Finance
Accounting, Finance and Economics
98% of students felt that they benefited from learning opportunities (NSS, 2023)
The distinctive BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance course is designed to provide you with a strong background in economic principles as well as knowledge of the financial foundations of firms, financial markets and institutions with an international perspective.
As part of your study of economics and finance you will develop skills in the organisation and analysis of statistical data, the interpretation of economic issues and the communication of economic and financial concepts.
The practical activities aim to equip you with a holistic understanding of how an organisation functions, with specific emphasis on key issues such as how organisations are financially structured and how they manage the cash flows.
You will study a wide range of economics and finance modules, with a mix of lectures, seminars and workshops. There will be opportunities to do group work, to learn from industry experts as well as from analysts with a high standard of research achievement.
The course’s modules employ a variety of assessment methods, including report writing, essays, portfolios, posters, presentations, in-class tests, time-constrained assignments, and a final research project.
You will gain the analytical, quantitative, computing, presentation and other transferable skills required to work in the financial sector, including banks, insurance companies, pension funds, investment and unit trusts, and financial advisory work as well as other industries in both the private and public sectors. Also, the programme will provide an excellent foundation for postgraduate study in finance and economics.
Our purpose-built Business School, the Lord Swraj Paul Building, sits at the heart of the University's City Campus - Molineux, right next to Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium. The six storey centre is home to an executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. Take a tour here.
”Thanks for being a wonderful economics team and providing us with quality education through the years. You have always managed to make your subjects interesting and most importantly showed us how relevant and related to our daily life they are.”
3rd year Economics student
“I just wanted to extend my gratitude for all your help and support over this academic year.”
1st year Economics and Business student
“I would like to personally thank you for your help, and I look forward to the advanced module next year.”
2nd year Economics and Finance student
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business. Tutors on this programme have experience as practicing managers, worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching economics and business to ensure that what you learn is current, leading-edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment. We are known for the support we provide to our students. Your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you support, whether pastoral or study advice, when you need it.
Blended learning. The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility. The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this involves choosing to study abroad, taking an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Internationalisation. Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Equity Data Analyst
Research Officer
Research Analyst
Data Analyst
Investment Analyst
Taxation Analyst
Financial Analyst
Financial Advisor
Economic Policy Advisor
At the end of the Course, you will be able to:
Critically apply economic and finance reasoning to a range of situations including in specialised areas of economics and finance and appreciate that a number of alternative explanations and prescriptions may exist.
Critically evaluate the sources and content of economic and finance data and evidence and appraise those methods that be applied appropriately to the analysis of such data.
Demonstrate proficiency in quantitative methods and computing techniques and know how to use these techniques and methods across a range of problems.
Critically appraise the historical, institutional, international, social and environmental contexts in which specific economic and finance analysis is applied.
Effectively communicate economic and finance ideas to a variety of specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Demonstrate the ability to successfully undertake independent study.
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Education
University Statement of Preparatory Studies
Pre-Masters in Education
The International Academy is accredited by the British Council (Accreditation UK) for the quality of English Language provision.
As a student on this 6 or 12 month Pre-Masters course in Education, you will develop;
a strong foundation for study in your chosen subject area
academic language and research skills which will help you think critically, become independent learners and successfully articulate your views
subject-specific skills that will enhance your learning and aid you in further study
lifelong learning skills which will enable you to contribute to society at large
In this course, you will study a mixture of subject specific modules and more general modules that will deepen your English language and learning skills appropriate for higher education.
You will study a mixture of subject specific modules and more general modules that will deepen your English language and learning skills appropriate for higher education.
Depending on the subject of study, you may undertake any of the following:
Reading – both core and supplementary reading from books, journals and electronic sources
Case Analysis – to look at the application of theory and practice, to identify problems and recommend solutions.
Group discussions – on provided themes to draw out and share personal experiences and learning amongst the wider group.
Student presentations/student led seminars.
Problem-based learning approaches.
Lectures and workshops.
Group and individual tutorials
Personal reflection.
Group role play and project work.
Assessment preparation and feedback.
Individual and group presentations.
Peer feedback
Laboratory based practicals
A range of assessment methods are used, depending on your subject. They may include:
Case study analysis
Essays
Examinations and in-class tests
Exhibitions
Lab reports
Oral presentations, both individual and group
Portfolios
Projects
Research journals
Studio practice
Written reports, both individual and group
The Pre-Masters course will enable you to develop your academic English language ability while building up knowledge, expertise and academic credits in your subject area, to the point where you are ready to enter postgraduate study.
The subject modules have been carefully selected to allow progression to specific Masters programmes.
Working together with UK students on your subject modules will help you integrate more fully into the life of the University, before you begin your postgraduate degree.
The University of Wolverhampton has invested significantly in its teaching facilities, and receives consistently high student satisfaction ratings with regard to learning resources and IT infrastructure. This course will provide you with the skills you need to fully exploit our excellent resources.
Depending on whether you choose to study an education, health or wellbeing specialism, you will be taught at our Walsall Campus, and/or Wolverhampton City Campus.
Wolverhampton City Campus, has a wealth of facilities for students both on campus and in the city. Take a quick tour of Wolverhampton City Campus to see what’s available. And you can travel for free during term-time between the campuses by using the University’s shuttle bus service, which also stops in Telford Town Centre.
Walsall Campus is a self-contained campus, and being home to the Institute of Sport, contains some outstanding sports facilities, including the Sports Centre and swimming pool. It’s also home the British Judo’s prestigious Centre for Excellence. Take a tour to see what’s on campus.
Following successful completion of the Pre-Master's in Education, you may progress onto one of the following Masters courses at the University of Wolverhampton, subject to professional body requirements (or a course at another UK University which recognises the programme):
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Identify key concepts and theories appropriate to your chosen subject context.
Address complex problems using techniques of analysis and enquiry appropriate to your discipline.
Demonstrate a range of transferable skills appropriate to your chosen Masters course and subsequent career, including: communication skills, the ability to initiate and carry out projects independently, and digital/information literacy.
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English and History
BA (Hons)
English and History
English, English Language and Linguistics, History politics and war studies
The English and History integrated joint gives students an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of their heritage and cultural identity, along with the chance to explore other cultures and traditions.
Using a wide range of literary and non-literary materials, the programme examines the dynamic relationship which links all forms of cultural activity to the passions and prejudices, hopes and fears of real people facing the specific challenges of their times. Students on this course will develop a greater appreciation of social and political forces which shape our world and its communities.
They will acquire the ability to identify and employ a range of oral, written and digital resources, enhancing their skills in information gathering and self-expression which are valued so highly by future employers.
The course allows you to study a full range of topics from both English and History in an innovative, supportive and exciting environment.
The course is one of the few new universities to offer modules in every literary period from the Renaissance to the present day.
The course is recognised nationally as a leader in the incorporation of IT and digital resources in the classroom.
You will be taught by leading scholars and academic experts, with a proven and respected research and publications record.
Graduates from this course will be extremely attractive to any employer in the education sector, holding qualifications in two key components of the national curriculum. And whilst primary and secondary school teaching is the largest single destination for our graduates, Wolverhampton students from this course have gone onto careers in: journalism; publishing; art gallery, museum and archive research administration; advertising and marketing; public relations; human resources and many other posts within the commercial sector which require creativity and excellent skills in written and oral communication. A notable proportion of our graduates have also undertaken postgraduate education in recent years, studying for Masters and PhD degrees.
On successful completion of this course you will have:
An appreciation of the historical and theoretical contexts for developing an understanding of culture and cultural production;
Knowledge and understanding of literary and non-literary texts across a range of historical periods and a variety of regional, national and global cultural contexts;
The ability to apply the critical theories and methodologies requisite to the scholarly analysis of literary and non-literary texts;
A range of transferable skills intrinsic to each subject area and of value in graduate employment;
The ability to identify and employ a range of oral, written and digital resources in the production of advanced scholarly materials.
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International Business Communication (Top Up)
BA (Hons)
International Business Communication (Top Up)
This top up degree allows you to achieve a BA (Hons) in International Business Communication in just one year of full-time study. It is aimed at international students who have successfully completed a two year diploma at post-18 level, and who wish to top-up their qualifications to degree level.
The course equips you with the necessary knowledge, skills and awareness to operate appropriately and effectively within a global economy, and to ascertain an enterprising spirit. You will develop your English language proficiency (both written and spoken) in an international business context, and an understanding of cross-cultural communication necessary to embrace global citizenship. You will also gain an in-depth knowledge of the global business environment, to which you can, through optional choices, add enhanced knowledge of theories and applications in the subject area which you have studied up to Dip HE level before arriving at Wolverhampton.
To find out more about the BA (Hons) International Business Communication (Top up) take a look at our subject area pages.
You will study two English for Business modules which will help you identify and work on your strengths and weaknesses in English proficiency, and improve your ability to communicate in a range of contexts. You will gain experience in presentations, interviews, negotiations and report writing.
You will explore topics such as business, management, communication and public relations. Other modules will raise your awareness of cultural diversity in a global context, in particular the context of the European Union and other major international economic and political institutions. Depending on your prior qualifications, you will be able to choose Option Modules which explore topics such as business, management, communication and public relations.
You will be assessed in a variety of ways, mostly coursework such as reports, essays, presentations or small group discussions.
Many learning methods will be used, including lectures, interactive sessions with lecturers, and independent study through our virtual learning environment and tutorials.
“International Business Communication gave me a deep insight into business culture in the UK and across the world. I have brushed up on my English skills, expanded my horizons, found many international friends, and got a BA in just one academic year.”
“Classes were very interesting and interactive and the resources, which are dedicated to the wellbeing of students, more than met with my expectations. I am now back in France, and to be honest, I miss England enormously and speak English everyday!”
"My first year in England through the IBC programme totally lived up to my expectations as it has been the most fulfilling of all my student years. Discovering a new culture, meeting people from all over the world and studying in a completely different environment was ‘mind blowing.’ The lecturers were all very helpful and showed us great support throughout the year.”
EU and overseas students can gain a BA (Hons) in just one academic year, which will open the doors for postgraduate study and/or the world of work in the UK and in a global context. Taught by experts in their field, you will gain the essential linguistic, but also communicative, analytical and comparative skills that future employers are looking for, and will acquire expert knowledge in areas of business and communication.
Graduates of the IBC programme have found work with a wide range of private and public organisations in the UK or abroad where international communications and commercial awareness are a priority, for instance human resource management, export, sales and marketing. Those who wished to do so have also been able to continue their studies at Masters’ level. A significant number of graduates undertake the MA in International Business or Management in the Business School the following year. Others return to their home country to complete qualifications there before joining the graduate job market.
As a graduate of this course you will be able to:
understand and analyse theories of international business culture, to enable you to communicate effectively in an international context and to operate as a global citizen
understand and apply the main features of English syntax/lexis/phonology/register and be able to express concepts effectively, fluently and spontaneously demonstrating a broad lexical repertoire
understand, compare, analyse and evaluate cultural differences, including business and corporate cultures and analyse cross-cultural incidents and suggest suitable strategies/solutions
find and summarise relevant information from a range of demanding texts and sources, question concepts/theories and their application, understand significance and limitations of theory/research, provide structured and reasoned synthesis/argument and monitor, evaluate and develop your own performance
be digitally literate and use ICT competently for communication and learning, as well as work effectively with others, manage and improve your own learning and analyse and solve problems.
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Finance and Accounting
MSc
Finance and Accounting
Accounting, Finance and Economics
Achieve an in-depth grounding for your professional and/or academic career in finance, business and accounting.
This course develops your strategic understanding and critical thinking of the main finance principles and theories that support and inform corporate financial decisions and upon which modern business decision-making is based.
You will also have opportunities to develop practical skills and theoretical understanding of finance for international business.
Previous students have taken up appointments in large financial institutions, national government departments and international banks.
You will explore the importance of accounting information in the management of corporations and a variety of approaches small firms follow to secure finance to survive and succeed in the hyper-competitive market. You will have the opportunity to evaluate the impact of organisational theories on corporations in an international context.
Your research skills will be developed and you can apply this knowledge through an independent piece of research in an accounting or finance related topic. The course is taught by highly research-active staff who have embedded their research into the programme.
Learning and teaching methods
A variety of learning and teaching methods will help you achieve the most in your studies. Modules are taught in lecture, seminar, workshop, and tutorial format, where you will have the chance to discuss and apply concepts through complex and practical exercises as well as in-depth study.
On many modules, sessions are delivered through class exercises, group work or presentations, and practical case study discussions. You will be assigned a personal tutor who will be readily available for guidance and advice on academic related matters or personal issues.
Assessment
Assessment methods consist of formative and summative assessments. Formative coursework is not assessed or graded but designed to enable you to prepare for summative assessment which counts towards your final mark for the module as well as to the degree award.
Assessment methods may include examinations, reports, group and individual work or presentations and written assignments or essays.
In addition to the assessed modules, you will have the opportunity to benefit from guest lectures delivered by experts and professionals with a wide range of experience.
We provide basic arithmetic support for students who require further assistance to help improve their mathematics skills.
“The course is relevant to my chosen career. Employers/sponsors found the course to be relevant to the goals of their respective companies.”
“The assessments on the course gave me more insight into the real life (case study, industry base) of financial analysis evaluation.”
Upon completion of the MSc Finance and Accounting you can take up jobs as finance professionals in banking, insurance, multinational corporations, NGOs, national and local governments, international financial institutions such as IMF, World Bank, IFC etc. For those who want to take up careers in academia, this MSc prepares you with the appropriate skills and provides students with the necessary building blocks to pursue further study at the MPhil or PhD level.
On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
critically evaluate and apply a variety of corporate and international finance and accounting theories in an organisational setting
critically evaluate and appreciate the relevance of accounting information for business performance management
explore a variety of funding sources for a range of organisations and how crafted public policies address the needs of small firms and entrepreneurs
develop a range of inter-personal skills that are appropriate for the international workplace
synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research by completing an independent research project/dissertation at Master’s level.
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Professional Accounting and Finance
MSc
Professional Accounting and Finance
Accounting, Finance and Economics
Gain both Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) final level papers and a Master’s at the same time with our MSc Professional Accounting and Finance. This course is a collaboration between the University and Kaplan Financial limited – one of the world’s largest providers of professional accounting education.
This course includes tuition and preparation for four final strategic professional level papers of the ACCA. These include two optional papers, Advanced Performance Management APM and Advanced Financial Management AFM. These are followed by two essential papers, Strategic Business Leader SBL and Strategic Business Reporting SBR. We also encourage you to self-study for the ACCA Ethics and Professional Skills module
The MSc in Professional Accounting and Finance provides an opportunity for you to both complete your ACCA qualifications and also gain a Master’s in Professional Accounting and Finance following an eighteen month period of study.
This course provides an in-depth grounding for your professional and/or academic career in finance, business and accounting. Develop your strategic understanding and critical thinking of the main finance and accounting theories upon which modern business decisions are made, and explore the role and importance of accounting information in the management of corporations.
Through your dissertation you will be able to investigate in-depth a business, accounting or management issue, applying your research and quantitative skills which have been further developed throughout the course.
Studying for your ACCA papers will be taken with the support and guidance of Kaplan Financial Limited. Kaplan has become one of the world’s largest providers of professional accounting education, with operations in more than 30 countries.
In addition, the course provides opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities, such as a visit to the London Stock Exchange, and guest lectures from prominent individuals within the financial world.
"During my time at the University I have networked with many people most of whom will remain friends for life. These connections are partly the reason, alongside revision and study, for my success on both my current course (MSc Professional Accounting and Finance) and prior course (BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance).
"One such group are the Business School lecturers. These individuals are professional, many of whom have worked in the finance industry itself. This provides students with figures to look up to and aspire to become, in addition to the specialist knowledge these individuals can provide.
"After the course I hope to secure an accounting position in a small to medium sized accounting firm, with future prospects to begin my own practice or reach the level of partner in another firm.
"To any student thinking of doing a masters, or who desires a strong career in accountancy and currently has exemptions for the nine foundation papers with ACCA, I strongly recommend the MSc Professional Accounting and Finance. I am sure it will be as enlightening to you as it has been for me.”
Peter Davis - MSc Professional Accounting and Finance
The University of Wolverhampton is the first university in the UK to provide this particular course delivered as a collaboration between the University and Kaplan financial, who are one of the world’s largest providers of professional accounting education. This course will enable students to have the opportunity to study for both ACCA final level professional papers and an MSc at the same time, enabling the student to achieve both awards in an eighteen-month period.
Students who enrol on this course must already have the first nine ACCA papers either directly through passing the professional body exams or indirectly through undergraduate study which entitles the student to gain the nine necessary exemptions.
Students will be in a unique position of having an excellent academic and professional qualification taught by market leaders in both fields. They will have the knowledge and ability to succeed in the world of finance.
Studying for the ACCA professional qualification alongside the MSc will greatly enhance a candidate’s opportunity to find attractive employment positions. In a recent survey carried out by the ACCA (the largest student survey carried out by a professional body with over 22,000 respondents) it was found that studying for the ACCA qualification helps individuals find new roles. In 59% of cases it reassured the new employer of the technical and business skills of the candidate and in 28% of cases it was a pre-requisite for obtaining the position. ACCA students and affiliates frequently earned salaries that exceed the national average across professions.
The ACCA professional qualification is very portable, in the above survey 34% of respondents had changed jobs in the previous 12 months, most typically in order to gain promotion or a better salary, or in order to get a different experience in their career. In addition 64% of students and affiliates planned to work in another country in the future demonstrating unlimited job opportunities across the world.
In addition, the course will provide a robust grounding for those wishing to pursue doctoral study.
By studying this course, you will be prepared to:
critically evaluate and apply a variety of corporate governance, international finance and accounting practice in an organisational setting
critically evaluate and appreciate the relevance of accounting information for business performance management
critically evaluate and apply financial management skills in the context of corporate, small, and medium business
synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project/dissertation at Master’s level.
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Finance and Accounting - Extended
MSc
Finance and Accounting - Extended
Accounting, Finance and Economics
This course enables entry onto the MSc Finance and Accounting if you did not gain a first or second class honours at degree level (or equivalent). It will add to your existing skills and knowledge providing you with enhanced understanding and abilities which will prepare you for Masters courses.
The MSc Finance and Accounting is aimed at providing you with an in-depth grounding for your professional and/or academic career in finance, business and accounting. Previous students studying this course have taken up appointments in large financial institutions, national government departments and international banks.
This course develops your strategic understanding and critical thinking of the main finance principles and theories that support and inform corporate financial decisions and upon which modern business decision making is based. In addition, it provides you with an opportunity to develop practical skills and theoretical understanding of finance for international business.
You will explore the importance of accounting information in the management of corporations and a variety of approaches small firms follow to secure finance to survive and succeed in the hyper-competitive market. You will have the opportunity to evaluate the impact of organisational theories and corporate governance on corporations in an international context. In this modern globalised business environment you will explore the key factors that affect international business management.
Your research skills will be developed and you can apply this knowledge through an independent piece of research in an accounting or finance related topic.
Learning and teaching methods:
As a student on the MSc Finance and Accounting course, you will have the opportunity to experience a variety of learning and teaching methods to help you achieve the most in your studies. Modules are taught in lecture, seminar, workshop, and tutorial format, where you will have the chance to discuss and apply concepts through complex and practical exercises as well as in-depth study. On many modules, sessions are delivered through class exercises, group work or presentation and practical case study discussions. Students will be assigned to personal tutors who will be readily available for guidance and advice on academic related matters or personal issues.
Assessment:
Assessment methods consist of formative and summative assessments. Formative coursework is not assessed or graded. It is designed to enable you to prepare for summative assessment which counts towards your final mark for the module as well as to the degree award. Assessment may include examination, reports, group and individual work or presentations and written assignment or essay.
In addition to the assessed modules, you will have the opportunity to benefit from guest lectures to be delivered by experts and professionals with a wide range of experience.
We provide basic arithmetic support for students who require further assistance to help improve their mathematics skills.
Critically evaluate and apply a variety of corporate & international finance and accounting theories in an organisational setting.
Critically evaluate and appreciate the relevance of accounting information for business performance management.
Explore a variety of funding sources for a range of organisations and how crafted public policies address the needs of small firms and entrepreneurs.
Critically assess how the international economic environment affects businesses.
Develop a range of inter-personal skills that are appropriate for the international workplace. Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at masters level.
Analyse the different approaches and techniques that facilitate detailed study at the postgraduate level in business and management issues
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Professional Accounting and Finance - Extended
MSc
Professional Accounting and Finance - Extended
Accounting, Finance and Economics
This course will enable you to have the opportunity to study for both ACCA final level papers and an MSc at the same time, enabling you to gain both awards following an 18-month period of study if you are successful with all assessments. The course is a collaboration between the University and Kaplan Financial limited, who is one of the world’s largest providers of professional accounting education. This course includes tuition and preparation for four final strategic professional level papers of the ACCA. These include two optional papers, Advanced Performance Management APM and Advanced Financial Management AFM. These are followed by two essential papers: Strategic Business Leader SBL and Strategic Business Reporting SBR. We also encourage you to self-study for the ACCA Ethics and Professional Skills module.
This course enables entry onto the MSc Professional Accounting if you did not gain a first or second class honours at degree level (or equivalent). It will add to your existing skills and knowledge, providing you with enhanced understanding and abilities to prepare you for Master’s courses.
The MSc in Professional Accounting and Finance provides an opportunity for you to both complete your ACCA qualifications and also gain a Master’s degree in Professional Accounting and Finance following an 18-month period of study. This course will provide you with an in-depth grounding for your professional and/or academic career in finance, business, and accounting. It will develop your strategic understanding and critical thinking of the main finance and accounting theories upon which modern business decisions are made as well as exploring the role and importance of accounting information in the management of corporations. Through your dissertation you will be able to investigate in-depth a business, accounting, or management issue, applying your research and quantitative skills which have been further developed throughout the course.
Studying for your ACCA papers will be taken with the support and guidance of Kaplan Financial Limited. Kaplan has become one of the world’s largest providers of professional accounting education with operations in more than 30 countries. In addition, the course will provide you with the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities. These could include, for example, a visit to the London Stock Exchange, and guest lectures from prominent individuals within the financial world.
"During my time at the University I have networked with many people most of whom will remain friends for life. These connections are partly the reason, alongside revision and study, for my success on both my current course (MSc Professional Accounting and Finance) and prior course (BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance).
"One such group are the Business School lecturers. These individuals are professional, many of whom have worked in the finance industry itself. This provides students with figures to look up to and aspire to become, in addition to the specialist knowledge these individuals can provide.
"After the course I hope to secure an accounting position in a small to medium sized accounting firm, with future prospects to begin my own practice or reach the level of partner in another firm.
"To any student thinking of doing a masters, or who desires a strong career in accountancy and currently has exemptions for the nine foundation papers with ACCA, I strongly recommend the MSc Professional Accounting and Finance. I am sure it will be as enlightening to you as it has been for me.”
Peter Davis - MSc Professional Accounting and Finance
Students will be in a unique position of having an excellent academic and professional qualification taught by market leaders in both fields. They will have the knowledge and ability to succeed in the world of finance.
Studying for the ACCA professional qualification alongside the MSc will greatly enhance a candidate’s opportunity to find attractive employment positions. In a recent survey carried out by the ACCA (the largest student survey carried out by a professional body with over 22,000 respondents) it was found that studying for the ACCA qualification helps individuals find new roles. In 59% of cases it reassured the new employer of the technical and business skills of the candidate and in 28% of cases it was a pre-requisite for obtaining the position. ACCA students and affiliates frequently earned salaries that exceed the national average across professions.
The ACCA professional qualification is very portable, in the above survey 34% of respondents had changed jobs in the previous 12 months, most typically in order to gain promotion or a better salary, or in order to get a different experience in their career. In addition 64% of students and affiliates planned to work in another country in the future demonstrating unlimited job opportunities across the world.
In addition, the course will provide a robust grounding for those wishing to pursue doctoral study.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate and apply a variety of corporate governance, international finance and accounting practice in an organisational setting.
Critically evaluate and appreciate the relevance of accounting information for business performance management.
Critically evaluate and apply financial management skills in the context of corporate, small, and medium business.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at Master’s level.
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Health
University Statement of Preparatory Studies
Pre-Masters in Health
The International Academy is accredited by the British Council (Accreditation UK) for the quality of English Language provision.
As a student on this 6 or 12 month Pre-Master's course in Health, you will develop;
a strong foundation for study in your chosen subject area
academic language and research skills which will help you think critically, become independent learners and successfully articulate your views
subject-specific skills that will enhance your learning and aid you in further study
lifelong learning skills which will enable you to contribute to society at large
In this course, you will study a mixture of subject specific modules and more general modules that will deepen your English language and learning skills appropriate for higher education.
You will study a mixture of subject specific modules and more general modules that will deepen your English language and learning skills appropriate for higher education.
Depending on the subject of study, you may undertake any of the following:
Reading – both core and supplementary reading from books, journals and electronic sources
Case Analysis – to look at the application of theory and practice, to identify problems and recommend solutions.
Group discussions – on provided themes to draw out and share personal experiences and learning amongst the wider group.
Student presentations/student led seminars.
Problem-based learning approaches.
Lectures and workshops.
Group and individual tutorials
Personal reflection.
Group role play and project work.
Assessment preparation and feedback.
Individual and group presentations.
Peer feedback
Laboratory based practicals
A range of assessment methods are used, depending on your subject. They may include:
Case study analysis
Essays
Examinations and in-class tests
Exhibitions
Lab reports
Oral presentations, both individual and group
Portfolios
Projects
Research journals
Studio practice
Written reports, both individual and group
The Pre-Masters course will enable you to develop your academic English language ability while building up knowledge, expertise and academic credits in your subject area, to the point where you are ready to enter postgraduate study.
The subject modules have been carefully selected to allow progression to specific Masters programmes.
Working together with UK students on your subject modules will help you integrate more fully into the life of the University, before you begin your postgraduate degree.
The University of Wolverhampton has invested significantly in its teaching facilities, and receives consistently high student satisfaction ratings with regard to learning resources and IT infrastructure. This course will provide you with the skills you need to fully exploit our excellent resources.
Depending on whether you choose to study an education, health or wellbeing specialism, you will be taught at our Walsall Campus, and/or Wolverhampton City Campus.
Wolverhampton City Campus, has a wealth of facilities for students both on campus and in the city. Take a quick tour of Wolverhampton City Campus to see what’s available. And you can travel for free during term-time between the campuses by using the University’s shuttle bus service, which also stops in Telford Town Centre.
Walsall Campus is a self-contained campus, and being home to the Institute of Sport, contains some outstanding sports facilities, including the Sports Centre and swimming pool. It’s also home the British Judo’s prestigious Centre for Excellence. Take a tour to see what’s on campus.
Following successful completion of the Pre-Master's in Health, you may progress onto one of the following Masters courses at the University of Wolverhampton, subject to professional body requirements (or a course at another UK University which recognises the programme):
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Identify key concepts and theories appropriate to your chosen subject context.
Address complex problems using techniques of analysis and enquiry appropriate to your discipline.
Demonstrate a range of transferable skills appropriate to your chosen Masters course and subsequent career, including: communication skills, the ability to initiate and carry out projects independently, and digital/information literacy.
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Human Resource Management
MA
Human Resource Management
Human resources
Whether you are starting a career in Human Resource Management or are already working in the sector, and if you would like to progress at a professional level, this Human Resource Management Masters which is accredited by the CIPD can help you to achieve your career goals. Our business school holds devolved status from the CIPD and was given after ten years of student performance above the national average in all areas
You may already have studied at a university, or perhaps have some work experience in a related people management role. As a student on this MA you will have the opportunities to initiate or improve your critical understanding of complex managerial, HR and organisational issues. The course will develop the knowledge; skills and attitudes appropriate to middle and senior management and advanced practitioners in the HR field. If you are not already a member of the CIPD the successful completion of the course enables you to apply for Chartered Membership Status.
The course will assist you to make a strategic contribution to any organisation; it will also advance your career allowing you to successfully compete for higher level posts within the field of HR. This course not only gives you the advanced diploma through CIPD accreditation but also awards you a Masters from a well respected university who is committed to widening participation and innovative programmes.
The University of Wolverhampton Business School currently holds devolved status from the CIPD. This is the culmination of 10 years of student performance above the national average in all areas.
The course aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of the disciplines of HR, encouraging critical reflective thinking and developing independent personal development skills.
During your studies you will have the opportunity to engage in a number of activities outside of normal teaching these may include guest lectures, visits to companies or residentials. These activities are designed to enhance your knowledge, understanding as well as enjoyment of your course.
For anyone wishing to pursue or further their career within the field of HR, it is essential that a CIPD postgraduate qualification is obtained, giving membership to the professional body.
International, national and local recruitment to the field of HR is growing and, as such, competition for employment is high. Our programme is a robust course that has been highly commended by the CIPD for many years.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate contemporary organisations in terms of their principal operating environments.
Critically analyse how resourcing, talent management and reward strategies are developed and evaluate the different theories and perspectives within employment law and employee relations.
Identify and justify a business issue that is of strategic relevance to the organisation in terms of research and research methods.
Analyse and critically evaluate the historical and theoretical basis of organisational designs and their development in terms of their value and contribution to organisational life.
Critically evaluate the practice, relevance and contribution of HRM and HRD to organisational success and effective change management using major contemporary research and debates in the field of HR.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at Masters level.
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Human Resource Development an
PGDip
Human Resource Development and Organisational Change
Human resources
The Postgraduate Diploma Human Resource Development and Organisational Change will enable you to operate in a middle to senior strategic management HR/HR Development and Organisational Change advanced practitioner role, or as a middle to senior line manager or consultant. It will enable you to make contributions to the development of an organisation, particularly in the arena of organisational development, change and transition.
As a student on this part time Diploma in HR Development and Organisational Change you will have the opportunity to initiate or improve your critical understanding of complex managerial, HR, HR development and organisational change issues. The course will develop the knowledge, skills and attributes appropriate to middle and senior management and advanced practitioners in the HR development field.
The course will help you to develop leadership skills, management competency and HR skills appropriate to middle and senior management and advanced practitioners engaged in organisational change and development. It will support development of an informed approach to professional practice.
The University of Wolverhampton Business School currently holds devolved status from CIPD, which enables you to gain a professional CIPD qualification whilst studying for the PG Diploma HRDOC.
The course covers a range of topics in the field of HR including, Leadership, Talent Development, Change Management, Organisational Development and Coaching and Mentoring. Each level of the programme is aligned to the national standards for the profession, and is endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Completion of the course enables students to apply for professional Chartered Membership or Fellowship of the CIPD
The CIPD is the foremost HR Institute in the world, and for anyone wishing to pursue or further their career within the field of HR or HR Development and Organisational Change, it is essential that a CIPD postgraduate qualification is obtained for those leading change and developing people in organisations.
Most organisations who recruit HR professionals require applicants to either hold a CIPD qualification or be studying to achieve one.
International, national and local recruitment to the field of HR is a growing industry and as such competition for employment is high. Our programme is a robust programme that has been highly commended by the CIPD for many years. More recently the HRDOC pathway has been subject to nationally recognised awards for teaching innovation and programme innovation.
There are elements of training design and delivery incorporated within the programme, so as to enable students to be able to plan and prepare a business case for selling new ideas, concepts and products within an organisation. The core disciplines of internal and external marketing presentations are identical.
This course is essential for anyone engaged in the development of Organisations through staff and stakeholders in current and future economic climates of change. Failure to understand the underpinning theories and practice of HR Development and Organisational Change will result in organisations failing to work in a proactive manner, become leaner and fitter, and maximise its human resource effectively and efficiently.
Graduates from the Postgraduate Diploma HR Development and Organisational Change award should be able to operate effectively in strategic roles or in positions of strategic influence, but bring higher levels of expertise to bear than previously. They should also be able to move up their organisational hierarchy more quickly, or alternatively seek and secure employment in another organisation at a higher level, or set themselves up as an independent consultant
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate contemporary organisations in terms of their principal operating environments.
Critically analyse how learning and talent development strategies are organised.
Identify and justify a business issue that is of strategic relevance to the organisation in terms of research.
Analyse and critically evaluate the historical and theoretical basis of organisational designs and their development in terms of their value and contribution to organisational life.
Critically evaluate the practice, relevance and contribution of HRM and HRD to organisational success and effective change management using major contemporary research and debates in the field of HR.
Understand, analyse and evaluate coaching and mentoring in organisations.
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Human Resource Management
BA (Hons)
Human Resource Management
Human resources
The BA (Hons) in Human Resource Management course provides a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in personnel, human resource management or a general business career. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by a study of current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course aims to prepare students for a professional career by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, but particularly encouraging the critical investigation of people management related topics and also developing independent personal development skills.
The course is designed for students who want to embark on an in-depth study of Human Resource Management to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of management and business practices, and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of people management related areas including training and people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
On graduating with a BA (Hons) HRM, students will also be eligible for Associate level membership of the CIPD. An appropriate level of CIPD membership is usually a pre-requisite for gaining an HR role.
The course will also provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in human resourcing leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships - You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of key aspects of your field of study, including acquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge, at least some of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of defined aspects of a discipline with an appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge
Demonstrate an ability to deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and enquiry within a discipline and apply the methods and techniques that they have learned to review, consolidate, extend and apply your knowledge and understanding, and to initiate and carry out projects.
Demonstrate conceptual understanding that enables the student: to devise and sustain arguments, and/or to solve problems, using ideas and techniques, some of which are at the forefront of a discipline & to describe and comment upon particular aspects of current research, or equivalent advanced scholarship, in the discipline.
Demonstrate the ability to manage your own learning, and to make use of scholarly reviews and primary sources (for example, refereed research articles and/or original materials appropriate to the discipline) and communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences
Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data (that may be incomplete), to make judgements, and to frame appropriate questions to achieve a solution - or identify a range of solutions - to a problem.
Propose, undertake and present an independent study project that analyses a key issue in the area of business and human resource management.
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Leadership
PG Cert
Leadership
Business and management
The Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership focuses on the development of knowledge, skills and competencies for effective leadership. Drawing on contemporary debates and topical issues of relevance, it aims to provide an understanding of leadership in the organisational context.
The course encompasses a range of issues of significance to leaders in organisations and on completion of this course you will be able to apply necessary knowledge and skills to be able to respond to a range of contemporary leadership challenges in organisations.
The course builds students’ knowledge and skills profile in leadership. It also provides a good foundation for further study on a range of business and management courses, such as MSc Leadership and Management, MSc Healthcare Leadership and MBA.
The programme is suitable for those occupying early leadership and management positions in organisations. It provides the foundations for advancement into more senior leadership roles, or for moves to new organisations. It can also lead to the study of an MSc in Leadership and Management.
On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
Synthesise perspectives on leadership informed by an understanding of relevant theory and research
Evaluate appropriate strategies for leading organisational strategy, change and transformation, and provide ethical leadership for successful organisational performance
Critically evaluate and recommend appropriate leadership strategies in relation to the management of resources, relationships and reputations
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Coaching and Mentoring
PG Cert
Coaching and Mentoring
Business and management
This course will build on your practical coaching and mentoring skills, introduce related theory from associated fields and encourage you to analyse and reflect on theory and practice.
It is aimed at coaching and mentoring practitioners and those who have used coaching and mentoring skills as managers/leaders.
Studying the coaching and mentoring course will give you the knowledge and skills to become an effective professional coach and mentor. You will learn the underpinning theory of the key tools, techniques and models which are available will be encouraged to consider what may work best for you and your organisation. Evidence-based discussions and plenty of opportunities to put theory into practice will allow you to enhance your professional practice.
Coaching and mentoring is an increasingly popular discipline in the field of human resource development and is being recognised by many organisations as a more efficient and effective way of recognising and developing the potential of their employees.
The course seeks to strike an excellent balance between theory and practice and to show how they underpin and relate to each other.
Previous students and external examiners have always given excellent feedback about the course content, the course delivery, the supportiveness of all tutors and the high quality blended learning support.
For example, previous students have mentioned the "excellent blend of teaching methods and delivery" and that "the Action Learning Sets work extremely well." External examiners consistently state that "there are a good mix of assessments and that the practical assessments are very appropriate for coaching and mentoring practitioners."
If you are coaching or mentoring at a management and/or senior, strategic, Executive level you are able to take the ILM (level 5) in Coaching and Mentoring and/or the ILM (level 7) in Executive Coaching and Mentoring at the same time as your Postgraduate Certificate. (Students wishing to pursue either of these additional awards need to ensure they can gather the relevant experience and are required to pay a small administration fee).
Graduates of this course will be able to operate more effectively as a coach/mentor within their current role of manager, trainer, developer, organisational behaviour consultant or as a practitioner within the field of coaching and mentoring or a related profession. They can seek to develop their career further both within the coaching and mentoring field and/or within the management and leadership arena too.
Following successful completion of the postgraduate certificate, if they wish, students can also apply for individual accreditation with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) at Practitioner level.
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
Critically reflect and evaluate your own professional coaching and mentoring practice
Identify and examine the diverse underpinning theories and differing perspectives in relation to coaching and mentoring
Synthesise and critically reflect upon theory from a range of sources and relate this to professional practice
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Human Resource Management - Extended
MA
Human Resource Management - Extended
Human resources
This course enables entry onto the MA HRM if you did not gain a first or second class honours at degree level (or equivalent). It will add to your existing skills and knowledge providing you with enhanced understanding and abilities which will prepare you for Masters courses, whilst also providing English support if you need help in this area.
The aim of the MA HRM is to provide you with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills pertinent to your development as a Human Resource professional. You will be able to operate in international environments given the unique design of our programme. The course is intellectually challenging and upon completion, you will have the skills, knowledge and understanding to be able to function exceptionally well as an HR professional. In addition, all modules are also aligned to the professional standards of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) which offers you the opportunity to apply for membership of the CIPD.
The course is designed for students who want to embark on advanced level study of Human Resource Management to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to real work situations. The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner. The course also adopts an interdisciplinary approach and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and challenging business environments. To help this process we also (where possible) arrange visits to some of the larger businesses such as Toyota, JCB and Whitbread. These are designed to give you an insight into the structural complexities and management of large business concerns, thus giving you valuable experience of the concepts you study in class. Coupled with an innovative assessment portfolio, you are provided with a mutually inclusive and dynamic learning experience based on the principles of continuous professional development.
The Business School currently holds devolved status from the CIPD. This was the culmination of ten years of student performance above the national average in all areas.
The course aims to develop students at advanced level for a professional career in HR by developing knowledge and understanding of the disciplines of HR, encouraging critical reflective thinking and developing independent personal development skills. The course covers a range of topics in the field of HR including, Leadership, Resourcing, Reward, Talent Management, Employment Law, Employee Relations and Change Management, written against the national standards for the profession, and is endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Completion of the course enables students to apply for professional membership of the CIPD.
This course offers the opportunity to work with organisations including visits to companies working in an international context.
The CIPD is world renowned for developing the standards for the HR profession and for anyone wishing to pursue or further their career within the field of HR it is essential that a CIPD postgraduate qualification is obtained, giving membership to the professional body.
Most organisations who recruit HR professionals require applicants to either hold a CIPD qualification or be studying to achieve one.
International, National and Local recruitment to the field of HR is growing and as such competition for employment is high. Our programme is a robust programme that has been highly commended by the CIPD for many years.
Critically evaluate contemporary organisations in terms of their principal operating environments.
Critically analyse how resourcing, talent management and reward strategies are developed and evaluate the different theories and perspectives within employment law and employee relations.
Identify and justify a business issue that is of strategic relevance to the organisation in terms of research and research methods.
Analyse and critically evaluate the historical and theoretical basis of organisational designs and their development in terms of their value and contribution to organisational life.
Critically evaluate the practice, relevance and contribution of HRM and HRD to organisational success and effective change management using major contemporary research and debates in the field of HR.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at Masters level.
Analyse the different approaches and techniques that facilitate detailed study at the postgraduate level in business and management issues.
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History
BA (Hons)
History
History politics and war studies
94% of students were pleased with the teaching on their course (NSS, 2023)
History is important: it shapes our lives and moulds our identities. This fascinating and thorough course allows you to examine a wide range of themes and issues in the history of Britain, Europe and the Americas from the sixteenth century to the present day. Focusing on the cultural, political, social and economic aspects of historical change, you will be encouraged to study particular areas of historical interest and controversy in depth. Subjects include the study of youth culture, crime, labour movements, consumption, globalisation, migration, and the impact and conduct of war.
In your studies, you will learn the essential historical techniques of critical analysis, research methods and the skills required for handling and processing information. You will also be given the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of different historical approaches through a varied and dynamic learning and teaching environment. Using traditional and enhanced electronic forms of learning, this degree enables you to achieve your full potential, developing the skills for successful study and future employment.
The course actively encourages intellectual curiosity and digital literacy and lets you apply the skills you have learned in the classroom to relevant work situations. Our graduates are in high demand and employers value the critical awareness, communication skills, initiative and organisational abilities the course instils in our students.
The virtual learning environment will equip you with information, materials and learning activities to support you in regular face-to-face seminars and workshops. In classes and assessed work, you will develop your skills of information gathering, critical thinking, analysis, interpretation and communication, which are essential for historical study and transferrable to graduate work in a wide range of fields.
This course actively encourages you to develop your own historical interests, while providing a learning experience conforming to the national benchmarking standard for History. You will gain breadth and depth of historical knowledge at the same time as developing the skills necessary to undertake your own research. In the process, the course aims to prepare you to apply your knowledge and skills to further study, a variety of graduate employment opportunities, and to be a critical and engaged global citizen.
The course allows you to study a full range of historical topics in an innovative, supportive and exciting environment. You will be taught by leading scholars and academic experts, with a proven and respected research and publications record. You will be able to study particular themes and issues that interest you, rather than undertaking surveys of long periods of history, and you will develop key historical and transferable skills in a stimulating environment that is geared towards academic achievement, personal development and future employability.
Researchers also produce podcasts on the topics of History and War Studies - by the University's Centre for Historical Research team.
The skills, competencies and knowledge you learn through historical study are directly relevant to a wide variety of careers. Librarianship and information work, archive management, museum administration and heritage management are professions that actively employ our history graduates.
History also provides the key analytical and digitally literate skills that are much sought after in the fields of local government, the civil service, the media and a wide range of business and commercial activities. In addition, history is an ideal course for students wishing to enter the teaching profession. Many of our graduates have taken a PGCE course or further teaching qualifications and have become successful teachers in the primary sector and history specialists in secondary schools and FE colleges. A sizeable number of our graduates have also chosen to extend their interest in the subject by undertaking applied historical research at postgraduate level.
As a graduate of this course you will be able to demonstrate:
A critical understanding of the problematic nature of interpreting the past, the variety of theoretical and methodological approaches to the subject, and the multiplicity of sources available to historians.
An informed appreciation of the processes of continuity and change over an extended time-span and how these have been affected by the contested exercise of power.
The ability to analyse the historical construction and changing nature of identities, as defined principally by place, ethnicity, gender and class.
A critical engagement with key historiographical debates and the ability to address these in depth using primary and secondary sources.
The use of appropriate technologies in digitally literate and enterprising ways to support historical research, process data and produce written work and presentational material.
An understanding of the value of civic responsibility in your outlook toward and relationships with others in a global context.
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History and Religious Studies
BA (Hons)
History and Religious Studies
History and religion are important factors that shape our lives and mould our identities. This fascinating and thorough course allows you to examine a wide range of themes and issues from local, national and global perspectives. Focusing on the religious, cultural, political, social and economic aspects of historical change, you will be encouraged to study particular areas of historical interest and controversy in depth.
In your studies, you will learn the essential techniques of critical analysis, research methods and the skills required for handling and processing information. You will also be given the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of different approaches in History and Religious Studies through a varied and dynamic learning and teaching environment.
Using traditional and enhanced electronic forms of learning, the degree enables you to achieve your full potential, developing the skills for successful study and future employment. The course actively encourages intellectual curiosity and digital literacy and lets you apply the skills you have learned in the classroom to relevant work situations. Our graduates are in high demand and employers value the critical awareness, communication skills, initiative and organisational abilities the course instils in our students.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1
4HS001 The Pursuit of History (20 Credits)
4RL005 Introduction to the Study of Religion (20 Credits)
4HS003 The Making of Modern Britain, c1700 - c1819 (20 Credits)
4RL003 Hindu Dharma and the Contemporary World (20 Credits)
4PO005 Campaigning and Citizenship: Women in Britain and its Empire from 1800 to 1950 or 4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4HU003 From Student to Scholar or 4GK001 Raising Intercultural Awareness or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
4RL006 Christianity and the Contemporary World or 4SL011 Volunteering in the Community or 4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4WR004 The Holocaust or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
Year 2
5RL002 Sikhi and the Contemporary World (20 Credits)
5RL001 Christianity and the Contemporary World (20 Credits)
5HS002 Revolutionary Ireland 1798-1940 or 5HS006 The Social History of Victorian Britain c1850-c1901 or 5HS008 Migrant Journeys, Migrant Stories. Itinerants, Migrants and Refugees c1800- 1950 or 5HS010 The Great War 1914-1918 (20 Credits)
5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language or 5HU001 The Enlightenment (20 Credits)
5HS001 The Cold War or 5HS003 Sex and the City: Sexuality in the Long Eighteenth Century or 5HS007 Preserving the Past: Heritage, History and Identity or 5HS005 The Working Class in Twentieth Century Britain or 5HS011 Race and migration in Britain after 1945 (20 Credits)
5RL004 Islam, Muslims and the Contemporary World or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
Year 3
6RL006 Atheism, Non-Belief and Religion (20 Credits)
6RL008 Fieldwork in Religious Communities (20 Credits)
6RL002 The Buddha, his Dharma and the Contemporary World (20 Credits)
6HS004 Independent Study in History or 6RL004 Religious Studies Independent Study or 6HS003 Consumption and the World of Goods: Drink, Drugs and Shopping in Britain, c. 1650-c.1830 or 6HS011 From Reich to Republic. German Society 1871-1924 or 6HS013 Work Placement in the Community or 6HS015 Doing Good? Histories of Charity in Modern Britain and Beyond or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language (20 Credits)
6HS004 Independent Study in History or 6RL004 Religious Studies Independent Study or 6HS001 America: The Rise of a Superpower, 1890-1945 or 6HS006 Youth Culture and Popular Music in Twentieth Century Britain or 6HS010 Germany 1919-1945. From Weimar to Auschwitz. or 6HS013 Work Placement in the Community or 6HS014 The Family in Britain, 1830-1939 or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language (20 Credits)
6HS004 Independent Study in History or 6RL004 Religious Studies Independent Study or 6HS001 America: The Rise of a Superpower, 1890-1945 or 6HS006 Youth Culture and Popular Music in Twentieth Century Britain or 6HS010 Germany 1919-1945. From Weimar to Auschwitz. or 6HS013 Work Placement in the Community or 6HS014 The Family in Britain, 1830-1939 or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language (20 Credits)
The Religious Studies course is innovative in the extensive engagement with the local religious environment in Wolverhampton. Many religious communities are within walking distance of the campus and allow for sessions to link the classroom and community.
Staff have recent and relevant experience of teaching in secondary schools and have been involved in local and national developments in Religious Education.
The course allows you to study a full range of historical topics in an innovative, supportive and exciting environment.
You will be taught by leading scholars and academic experts, with a proven and respected research and publications record.
You will be able to study particular themes and issues that interest you, rather than undertaking surveys of long periods of history.
You will develop key historical and transferable skills in a stimulating environment that is geared towards academic achievement, personal development and future employability.
The combination of Religious Studies and History is particularly relevant for students aiming to enter a career in education.
The central strand of technology running through the course means that graduates will be digitally literate and have a good understanding of the design and presentation of materials for different audiences.
This is an ideal course for students who want to go into teaching with a responsibility for RE and History in the primary sector, or as RE or History specialists in secondary schools and FE colleges. Whilst students focus on one subject for a secondary PGCE, the ability to offer another curriculum subject is a strength when applying for teaching posts.
The skills, competencies and knowledge you learn through this degree are also directly relevant to a wide variety of careers. Information work, librarianship, archive management, museum administration and heritage management are professions that actively employ our graduates. Similarly, the course provides the key analytical and digitally literate skills that are much sought after in the fields of local government, the civil service, the media and a wide range of business and commercial activities. Many graduates have gone on to undertake applied research at postgraduate level.
In addition, the practical engagement with local religious communities provides a good foundation for employment in the public sector. Religion is an important aspect of many people’s lives and understanding religion is highly relevant to the caring professions, social services, community work, the police, nursing and a wide range of business activities.
A successful graduate from this course will be able to demonstrate:
A critical understanding of the problematic nature of interpreting the past, the variety of theoretical and methodological approaches, and the multiplicity of sources available in History and Religious Studies;
A critical engagement with key historiographical debates and the ability to address these in depth using primary and secondary sources, including an informed appreciation of the processes of continuity and change over an extended time-span;
The ability to analyse the historical construction and changing nature of identities, as defined principally by place, religion, ethnicity, gender and class;
Knowledge, understanding and application of theories and methods to analyse religion and religions;
Knowledge and understanding of religion and religions in a variety of historical, local and global contexts;
The use of appropriate technologies in digitally literate and enterprising ways to support research, process data and produce written work and presentational material.
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History and Religious Studies with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
History and Religious Studies with Foundation Year
History and religion are important factors that shape our lives and mould our identities. This fascinating and thorough course allows you to examine a wide range of themes and issues from local, national and global perspectives. Focusing on the religious, cultural, political, social and economic aspects of historical change, you will be encouraged to study particular areas of historical interest and controversy in depth.
In your studies, you will learn the essential techniques of critical analysis, research methods and the skills required for handling and processing information. You will also be given the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of different approaches in History and Religious Studies through a varied and dynamic learning and teaching environment.
Using traditional and enhanced electronic forms of learning, the degree enables you to achieve your full potential, developing the skills for successful study and future employment. The course actively encourages intellectual curiosity and digital literacy and lets you apply the skills you have learned in the classroom to relevant work situations. Our graduates are in high demand and employers value the critical awareness, communication skills, initiative and organisational abilities the course instils in our students.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Indicative Course Structure
Semester 1 Starters:
Level 3 (1) Foundation Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
C
3GK003: Academic Skills
20
C
3GK004: The World at Work: Careers & Personal Development
20
C
3GK005: Critical Thinking
20
C
3GK006: Extended Project
20
C
3GK007: Wolverhampton and its people
20
C
3GK008: Culture and nationality in conflict
20
Level 4
Semester 1
Semester 2
C
4HS001
The Pursuit of History
20
C
4HS003
The Making of Modern Britain
20
C
4RL005
The Study of Religion
20
C
4RL003
Hindu Dharma and the Contemporary World
20
Take ONE module in Semester 1 and ONE module in Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
O
4PO005
Campaigning and Citizenship: women in Britain and its Empire 1800-1950
20
O
4RL006
Christianity and the Contemporary World
20
O
4GK006
4HU003
Success in Higher Education
Or
First Years Seminars
20
O
4SL011
Volunteering in the Community
20
O
4GK001
Raising Intercultural Awareness
20
O
4GK006
Success in Higher Education
20
O
4WL002
Basic Language
20
O
4WR004
The Holocaust
20
O
4WL003
Elementary Language
20
O
4WL002
Basic Language
20
O
Elementary Language
20
Level 5 (2)
Take ALL modules
Semester 1
Semester 2
C
5RL002
Sikhi and the Contemporary World
20
C
5RL001
Christianity and the Contemporary World
20
Take ONE module in Semester 1 and ONE module in Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
O
5HS002:
Revolutionary Ireland
20
O
5HS001
The Cold War
20
O
5HS006
The Social History of Victorian Britain c1850-c1901
20
O
5HS003
Sex and the City: Sexuality in the long Eighteenth century
20
O
5HS008
Migrant Journeys, Migrant Stories. Itinerants, Migrants and Refugees c1800-1950
20
O
5HS005
The Working Class in Twentieth Century Britain
20
O
5HS010
The Great War, 1914-1918
20
O
5HS007
Preserving the Past: Heritage, History and Identity
20
O
Race and migration in Britain after 1945
20
Take ONE module in Semester 1 and ONE module in Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
O
5HU001
The Enlightenment
20
O
5RL004
Islam, Muslims and the Contemporary World
20
O
5WL001
Basic Language
20
O
5WL001
Basic Language
20
O
5WL002
Elementary Language
20
O
5WL002
Elementary Language
20
O
OR
Another History Module from the list above
20
O
OR
Another History Module from the list above
20
Level 6 (3)
Take ONE module in Semester 1 and ONE module in Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
C
6RL006
Atheism and Non Belief
20
O
6RL002
The Buddha, his Dharma and the Contemporary World
20
C
6RL008
Fieldwork in Religious Communities
20
Take ONE module in Semester 1 and ONE module in Semester 2
O
6HS003
Consumption and the World of Goods: Drink, Drugs and Shopping in Britain, c. 1650-c.1830
20
O
6HS001
USA, 1890-1945
20
O
6HS011
From Reich to Republic. German Society, 1871-1924
20
O
6HS006
Youth Culture in C20th Britain
20
O
6HS013
Work Placement in the Community
20
O
6HS010
Germany, 1919-49
20
O
6HS015
Sexual Politics: Gender, sex and feminism in Britain after 1918
20
O
6HS013
Work Placement in the Community
20
O
6WL001
Intermediate/Advanced Language
20
O
6HS014
The Family in Britain, 1830-1939
20
O
6WL001
Intermediate/Advanced Language
20
Take ONE of:
C/O
6HS004
History Independent Study
20
C/O
6HS004
History Independent Study
20
6RL004
Religious Studies Independent Study
20
The Religious Studies course is innovative in the extensive engagement with the local religious environment in Wolverhampton. Many religious communities are within walking distance of the campus and allow for sessions to link the classroom and community.
Staff have recent and relevant experience of teaching in secondary schools and have been involved in local and national developments in Religious Education.
The course allows you to study a full range of historical topics in an innovative, supportive and exciting environment.
You will be taught by leading scholars and academic experts, with a proven and respected research and publications record.
You will be able to study particular themes and issues that interest you, rather than undertaking surveys of long periods of history.
You will develop key historical and transferable skills in a stimulating environment that is geared towards academic achievement, personal development and future employability.
The combination of Religious Studies and History is particularly relevant for students aiming to enter a career in education.
The central strand of technology running through the course means that graduates will be digitally literate and have a good understanding of the design and presentation of materials for different audiences.
This is an ideal course for students who want to go into teaching with a responsibility for RE and History in the primary sector, or as RE or History specialists in secondary schools and FE colleges. Whilst students focus on one subject for a secondary PGCE, the ability to offer another curriculum subject is a strength when applying for teaching posts.
The skills, competencies and knowledge you learn through this degree are also directly relevant to a wide variety of careers. Information work, librarianship, archive management, museum administration and heritage management are professions that actively employ our graduates. Similarly, the course provides the key analytical and digitally literate skills that are much sought after in the fields of local government, the civil service, the media and a wide range of business and commercial activities. Many graduates have gone on to undertake applied research at postgraduate level.
In addition, the practical engagement with local religious communities provides a good foundation for employment in the public sector. Religion is an important aspect of many people’s lives and understanding religion is highly relevant to the caring professions, social services, community work, the police, nursing and a wide range of business activities.
A successful graduate from this course will be able to demonstrate:
A critical understanding of the problematic nature of interpreting the past, the variety of theoretical and methodological approaches, and the multiplicity of sources available in History and Religious Studies;
A critical engagement with key historiographical debates and the ability to address these in depth using primary and secondary sources, including an informed appreciation of the processes of continuity and change over an extended time-span;
The ability to analyse the historical construction and changing nature of identities, as defined principally by place, religion, ethnicity, gender and class;
Knowledge, understanding and application of theories and methods to analyse religion and religions;
Knowledge and understanding of religion and religions in a variety of historical, local and global contexts;
The use of appropriate technologies in digitally literate and enterprising ways to support research, process data and produce written work and presentational material.
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History
PhD
Postgraduate research in History
The Department of History, Politics and War Studies offers a vibrant and stimulating environment for MPhil/PhD students. The department, which includes the Centre for Historical Research, has a well-established and proven track record of research and dissemination. Staff publish their work widely and aim to bring their research to a wider community. Our MPhil/PhD students play a key role in our research community and we aim to support your development into researchers, academics or whatever career you aspire to.
The Department prides itself on the levels of support provided to postgraduate research students in the course of their MPhil/PhD journey. Our academics are committed to their subject areas and meet regularly with their supervisees to work closely with them at all stages of the project, from inception to completion.
Postgraduate research students are encouraged to present their research to University academics and fellow PhD students through hosting research seminars. Again, this is an area where our supportive and knowledgeable PhD supervisors are happy to support and advise where needed.
Our postgraduate research students are afforded the opportunity to develop their research skills through participation in training events organised by the Faculty of Social Sciences and the University’s Doctoral College.
The PhD programme in the School has the following three milestones:
Registration
Progression
Examination
Registration
Applicants who satisfy the entry requirements are encouraged to complete the online 'Expression of Interest' form. If the initial application is satisfactory, a conditional offer will be issued and a potential supervisor will be allocated who will provide guidance on the research proposal development.
An interview will take place when the final draft of the research proposal is submitted for approval. The granting of the interview does not imply that the applicant will necessarily be admitted to a research degree programme.
Subject to the satisfactory interview and that the Faculty Research Committee (FRC) is satisfied that: a) the research proposal is sound and has the potential to deliver a postgraduate research award; and b) the proposal is appropriately resourced, the applicant will be admitted to the research degree programme.
Progression
All students who wish to study for a PhD are required to complete a progression within 18 months (for full-time students) or 36 months (for part-time students).
The student at the progression needs to produce a paper which summarises his/her achievements on the research programme and outlines future research plans (including research methods), and conduct an oral presentation of the paper at a workshop set up for the progression purpose.
An independent assessor, nominated by the FRC, reviews the paper produced, together with supervisors’ assessment, the student’s presentation and other evidence. On this basis, the assessor will provide evaluative comments and recommendations to the FRC. Upon considering all aspects, the FRC may recommend that the student a) proceed as proposed; b) proceed subject to changes or amendments being made, addressing the concerns raised; c) be placed 'at risk'; or d) change the research degree originally sought.
Examination
Towards the end of the research programme, the student will be examined on the basis of a thesis and an oral examination (viva voce). Normally two qualified examiners are appointed, at least one of whom is external to the institution. If the student is a member of staff at the University, then a second external examiner will be appointed.
Following the oral examination, the examiners will make recommendations to the University’s Research Award Sub-Committee (RASC) whether the research degree sought can be awarded.
The University of Wolverhampton (UoW) is home to approximate 23,000 students. The UoW’s research and innovation activities have won the 2013 UK Knowledge Transfer Award, and the 2014 UK Collaborative IMPACT award. It is also the holder of the Athena Swan Bronze Award and the HR Excellence in Research Award.
The Centre for Historical Research has an international reputation for excellence across a range of subjects and our staff are happy to receive inquiries regarding potential research topics. Our principal areas of research are:
Retailing and Distribution;
Military History;
Terrorism and Conflict Resolution;
Class, Gender and Respectability;
Labour Biography;
German History;
Migration; and
Child Forced Labourers in Nazi German Occupied Eastern Europe.
Successful completion of your PhD opens up a range of career opportunities and demonstrates your proven skills as a researcher. In History, Politics and War Studies, having a PhD is now an essential element for those looking to develop a career in lecturing or research within higher education. As well as higher education, a PhD will assist in accessing research opportunities within government, commercial and international organisations. As well as demonstration of your research skills, a PhD shows your extensive knowledge of a particular field in an applied and rigorous manner that is attractive to employers.
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Military History
MA
Military History by Distance Learning
History politics and war studies
This fully-online MA in Military History offers potential graduate students from around the world a chance to engage with reputable military historians and leading academics, also from around the world, through 24 hours a day, 7 days a week ongoing lectures and discussion seminars in state-of-the-art learning environments.
This is military history like never before; universally-accessible, affordable and dynamic. Students will be offered a wide range of fascinating topics to explore, from classic 'war theorists' to military technologies to counter-insurgency tactics. You will then be able to combine your research with skills-based analysis, under the personal supervision of a qualified expert in the field.
The MA Military History course consists of six (12-week) non-elective modules which you will participate in over two years (part-time), plus a non-taught, faculty-administrative module where you submit your MA research-dissertation.
This is the only MA degree of its kind available in the U.K., and one of only a handful worldwide. It is also one of the most competitively-priced online MA degrees anywhere.
Building upon years of proven experience in online delivery, this 180 credit hour-programme offers you the convenience of choosing where (anywhere with internet access) and when to study (anytime: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). No more trips to campus, parking hassles, queues in the library while you juggle work & family.
The course runs via a rolling diet, meaning all students, new and continuing, take the same three modules each year. Please see the following schedule which explains this further:
We run SIX different modules over two years in this MA degree programme. A seventh module, 7GK003, is the MA Dissertation and is non-taught, running over both years.
In one year (call it ‘Year 1’ or ‘Year 2’, because it depends which year new students happen to apply, etc.) we run:
7WR029/Combined Operations in the American Civil War
7WR025/Debates in Military History
7WR026/Tools of War
For this academic year 2022-23 we are running these three modules above.
On alternating academic years we run:
7WR030/Strategic Bombing in the Second World War
7WR028/Theories of Warfare
7WR027/Leadership, Command and Combat
The University of Wolverhampton boasts the longest-running BA Honours Degree in War Studies in the U.K. We have resident strengths in many aspects of military history, taught by a critically-acclaimed team of international scholars. Now, you will be able to discuss topics like the Battle of Waterloo or the Blitz with military historians you may already be familiar with.
Successful completion of this course will enhance your career prospects, whether studied at PGCert, PGDip or MA level . It will be particularly relevant to archivists and curators, researchers, journalists, political and central government professionals, civil servants, military professionals, conflict resolution and NGO workers, charity and campaign workers. Attainment of the MA degree could also lead to doctoral research.
At the end of this course you will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of military history
Show awareness and understanding of the nature and impact of specific wars in particular societies throughout history
Exercise critical, evaluative and analytical skills in relation to theoretical sources
Communicate effectively
Demonstrate the ability to negotiate, design and undertake independent research.
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Twentieth Century Britain
MA
Twentieth Century Britain
History politics and war studies
The twentieth century is a century of change and subtle continuities that as yet defies ready categorisation. Historians and social scientists have however, given us much to think about with regard to developments that can get overshadowed by concern with international relations and conflict.
This Masters course allows you to explore the rich and varied history of Britain in the twentieth century through focusing on a number of aspects, namely youth sub-culture, consumerism, the penal system, the welfare state and nationalism. You will study these themes in depth under the care of tutors who have a keen interest and stakes in the development of these fields.
The course draws on the expertise of internationally established researchers based at Wolverhampton. Each module is led by scholars who have published widely in aspects of twentieth century Britain.
Each module is informed by books and articles authored by Wolverhampton academics who have made significant interventions into key-debates on the economic, social, political and cultural change in twentieth century Britain.
The inter-disciplinary nature of the MA gives it a broader focus and content essential to developing an understanding of the complexity and fragmentation of the most recent century block of time historians have to grapple with.
As a student on this MA you can also draw on the wider research culture of the University and the links that we have with local archives, museums, galleries and public organisations such as the General Federation of Trade Unions.
The MA Twentieth Century Britain provides you with a pathway into various careers in academia, teaching, heritage, social work, and potentially the legal professions, and is a solid foundation for doctoral research in cognate subject areas where a master’s qualification is often regarded as a sine qua non.
Alternatively, this MA - though non-vocational - will prepare you for work in a variety of professions that require data collection and analysis, especially qualitative data, along with a sound grasp of how to investigate the parameters (context) in which a given phenomenon or question needs to be considered.
Whether you aim for further study or employment, this MA qualification is designed to give you the confidence and the skills to distinguish yourself in an increasingly competitive market.
Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level.
Demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline.
Deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate your conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to your own research or advanced scholarship and ability to continue to advance your knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level.
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of your academic discipline, field of study or area of professional practice with a conceptual understanding that enables the student to:
evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline
evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses.
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Air, Space and Cyber Power Studies
MA
Air, Space and Cyber Power Studies
History politics and war studies
The University of Wolverhampton has an internationally recognised reputation for war and conflict studies, politics, and military history, and this course draws on the expertise of established researchers based at the University and beyond.
Each module is led by scholars who have published widely on many aspects of contemporary conflicts, war studies, international politics and diplomacy, and peace keeping and conflict resolution, as well as air, space and cyber power. The University has the longest established undergraduate War Studies programme in the United Kingdom, and has been delivering postgraduate degrees in the history of war, military history, and conflict studies, both online and in conventional environments for many years.
This Masters course allows you to explore many of the key elements of Air, Space and Cyber Power through focusing on theoretical approaches, historical case studies, contemporary conflicts, strategic thought and cultural and societal attitudes to air, space and cyber power. You will study these themes in depth under the care of renowned tutors who have a keen interest in and expert knowledge of these fields
You will undertake six modules across two years of part-time study conducted entirely through on-line distance learning methods. Your studies will culminate in a piece of independent research in the form of a 12,000-15,000-word dissertation on a topic based on one or more of the elements covered in the course. Guidance in this undertaking will come from your appointed dissertation supervisor
The two core modules Air Power Theory and Practice: c.1900 to 1990 and Air, Space and Cyber Power 1990 to the Present will provide the key elements to understanding, analysing and interpreting the historical, contemporary and future implications and challenges in the employment of air, space and cyber power. Particular emphasis is placed on the central issues of control of the air; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; attack capability and air mobility.
The programme of study will also offer eight 12-week option modules from which students choose four. The option modules will provide a range of options across international relations and politics, military history, and strategic studies. The scope of the content will cover elements of regional conflicts, international law, the ethics of war and conflict, cultural aspects of war, low-intensity operations, humanitarian intervention, coalition and multi-national warfare, inter-service relations and operations, media and propaganda, intelligence, and the economics of warfare.
The programme is intended and structured both for students with an interest in conflict studies, international politics and military history, as well as defence industry professionals and military personnel from national and international backgrounds. This Master’s degree will enhance and underpin the skills of those already in defence and air power related professions but will also develop those skills and outcomes generally associated with study at postgraduate level.
The University of Wolverhampton has an internationally recognised reputation for war and conflict studies, politics, and military history, and this course draws on the expertise of established researchers based at the University and beyond. Each module is led by scholars who have published widely on many aspects of contemporary conflicts, war studies, international politics and diplomacy, and peace keeping and conflict resolution, as well as air, space and cyber power.
The University has the longest established undergraduate War Studies programme in the United Kingdom, and has been delivering postgraduate degrees in the history of war, military history, and conflict studies, both on-line and in conventional environments for many years.
The majority of the students enrolled on this programme will already be in full-time employment in the defence sector. In other cases students’ employability will be enhanced beyond the development of postgraduate skills by engagement with a range of external bodies (RAF Cosford, defence bodies and personnel, external speakers).
For the award of a Masters degree, having achieved 180 credits - taught & independent study - at Level 7, you will be able to:
Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level.
Demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline.
Deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate your conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to your own research or advanced scholarship and ability to continue to advance your knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level.
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of your academic discipline, field of study or area of professional practice with a conceptual understanding that enables the student:
To evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline To evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses. Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring:
the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility
decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations
the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development.
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International Business Management
BSc (Hons)
International Business Management
Business and management
One of the phenomena of the 21st century has been that of globalisation. This course will equip you with the knowledge and expertise to manage within this global framework.
As globalisation increases, more organisations have to work beyond their regional boundaries, compete in diverse global environments and find that their traditional domestic markets are open to global challenges. These organisations need experts who can work across multicultural barriers, develop effective international strategies, and source products internationally. This course will train you in these business key areas.
An interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your understanding of complex notions in the international business environment. Your digital literacy skills will be improved through use of applications software employed by contemporary organisations.
Teaching
You will required to locate and evaluate appropriate digital information sources related to the modules on this course via Canvas, the virtual learning environment (VLE) used for teaching, and expected to participate in class and online forums and activities using this platform.
Student participation in a range of in-class and online discussions and activities is expected in order to consider theory and practice related to various topics in the modules taught on the course.
The international nature of this course means that you will be researching and discussing from a range of perspectives the theory and evidence in the context of global business and management. This will enable you to develop personal and professional values to help you play a substantial role in a global business environment.
Yearly content
The first year of the course is designed to provide you with a practical understanding of responsible business practices, facilitating business activities in a sustainable way that does not adversely impact the environment, and the need for digital transformation to support innovation and to continue to have a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
The second year of the course aims to introduce you to the complexity of the contemporary global business environment. You will be equipped with relevant skills to thrive within this environment. The knowledge and skills gained this year are in the areas of human resource management, accounting and bookkeeping, operations, supply chain, and project management. These skills are highly sorted after by employers. In this year, we begin to build your employability.
The third year of the course will be used to complete your training in becoming a versatile business manager with a high level of critical reasoning. You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills of strategic business planning and decision making, using globalisation and international marketing to facilitate business success in an international context. You will also be required to put all the skill you have learned on the international business management course through the years into a practical business project to graduate.
Employability in the curriculum
This course will equip you with the knowledge and expertise to manage businesses within the global framework through up-to-date industrial database across countries; digital literacy skills through the use of applications software employed by contemporary organisations; the ability to apply management practices effectively in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner. This course provides access to a range of career opportunities, such as business analyst, operations and supply manager, relationship manager, project managers, and so on under multi-culture and multinational operational settings.
Over 90% of our students are happy studying with us. Students found that our lecturers are stimulating and are good at explaining taught content. Our students find our lecturers approachable and have benefited from the opportunity to get help on career progression.
Many of our students gain employment in their dream jobs due to the learning gained from our taught modules and the support provided by our lecturers on the course.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
apply knowledge and expertise of managing organisations in different national cultures
understand and apply responsible, sustainable, and innovative approaches in international business management
evaluate the nature of multinationals' activities in a global business environment
discuss and appreciate the issues surrounding the development of effective international strategies and sourcing products internationally
critically evaluate international business theories related to managing international operations, international strategy and risk analysis, and the principles of international business
utilise a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in developing solutions for issues facing global corporations
demonstrate skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories.
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Science & Engineering with Int Foundation Year
BSc (Hons)
Science and Engineering with International Foundation Year
International Foundation Years
As an international applicant, the International Foundation Year at the University of Wolverhampton will give you a solid base to progress onto and study a selection of our degree programmes, subject to professional body requirements, at the University of Wolverhampton or another UK University which recognises the programme.
We will help you to understand the expectations and academic skills required to study successfully for a degree in the UK.
We offer two start dates for the International Foundation Year in either semester 1 or 2, with the course lasting an academic year.
You will study a mixture of subject-specific modules and more general modules that will expand your English language and learning skills ready for higher education.
You will gain a solid foundation in the key academic skills such as research and referencing that will support degree-level study.
The International Foundation Year:
introduces your chosen specialist subject
gives you a solid foundation in key academics skills like research and referencing that will support degree-level study
develops and improves your academic language skills
provides a choice of pathways based on your desired subject specialism
give you educational bridge to study an undergraduate degree of your choice at the University of Wolverhampton (subject to professional body requirements).
Upon completing the International Foundation Year, you may choose to continue your studies at other UK universities which recognise the programme, and we have progression agreements with other UK universities provided you meet their conditions.
The International Academy is accredited by the British Council (Accreditation UK) for the quality of English Language provision.
Our dedicated staff provide expert support and tuition to help prepare you for your future study choices. The programme has a minimum of 12 weeks of teaching included.
All modules include a number of tutorial sessions either in small group sessions or one-to-one.
You will have access to extensive online facilities, as well as our learning centres/ libraries, allowing you to make the most of the resources available to you.
Typical modules include:
Getting Ahead as an International Student
Exploring an Academic Discipline
Language Skills – Grammar, Writing and Speaking
Learning in a Digital Environment
Within the Faculty of Science and Engineering typical modules include:
Orientation to the Built Environment
Electrical Technology
Orientation to Pharmaceutical Studies
Mechanical Technology
Introduction to Bioscience
Teaching methods include lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Assessment methods include:
assessment on project work undertaken throughout the period
assessment of your ability to research and discuss a topic during seminars
a portfolio of written tasks
Loretta Ifeoma, Nigeria
“I feel more prepared now than ever for a university degree. I have gained all the necessary support to improve my academic writing style and I look forward to coming to class every day because the lecturers are very patient and understanding and the classes are interactive and motivating.”
Orgest Lika, Albania
“I am enjoying the International Foundation year because I am improving my language learning and communication skills and I have made lots of new friends.”
Haroun Jesulayomi, Nigeria
“The teaching has been great and I have enjoyed the teaching explanations by the lecturers.”
Tony Declan, Ghana
“I have enjoyed being able to interact with people from other cultures and the teachers are insightful and very supportive.”
On the International Foundation Year in Science and Engineering, you will join our friendly community at Telford Innovation Campus. You will have some teaching in the historic Priorslee Hall, where our International Academy is based.
Telford Innovation Campus has social areas with TVs and games consoles, table tennis and tea and coffee making facilities. It also has outdoor exercise equipment, sports field, and a floodlit hard court for football, basketball and tennis.
You will also be taught at our Wolverhampton City Campus, which has a wealth of facilities for students both on campus and in the city. Take a quick tour to see what’s available. And you can travel for free during term-time between the campuses by using the University’s shuttle bus service, which also stops in Telford Town Centre.
The International Academy is based in the historic Priorslee Hall at the University’s Telford Innovation Campus in Shropshire. We offer a friendly place of welcome in safe, relaxed surroundings.
Telford Town Centre is nearby which has many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Telford Central railway station enables easy travel around the UK and a free shuttle bus provides regular transport to the other University of Wolverhampton campuses.
The aim of this course is to allow successful candidates to progress into a degree programme in their chosen subject at the University of Wolverhampton [or at another UK University which recognises the programme] which will serve to enhance their employment opportunities in the future.
Most of our International Foundation Year students continue onto their chosen degree programmes at the University of Wolverhampton, but should you wish to progress to another University we have a progression agreement with Oxford Brookes University, provided you meet the following conditions:
Evidence of a competed High School Certificate with satisfactory results.
Successful completion of the Foundation Programme at the University of Wolverhampton with a minimum grade of 60/65% for most Oxford Brookes University undergraduate programmes. Oxford Brookes University may also require minimum marks on specific modules.
Fully completed UCAS application form, with an appropriate personal statement and good academic references from tutors.
Proof of English language proficiency. For most programmes this will be an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing. Law and Psychology require IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Reading and Writing.
We also have a progression agreement with Brighton University for their undergraduate Business courses only, subject to conditions which include WEPE/IELTS 6 overall with 6 in writing and minimum 5.5 in other areas.
We are also having ongoing discussions with several other institutions.
On completing the International Foundation Year, you will be well prepared for further academic study at the University of Wolverhampton (or another UK university which recognises the programme).
You will be familiar with key concepts and theories that will support you chosen subject, and confident in expressing and presenting your ideas.
You will be able to show clear references to sources of information used in your work, and use those sources to support your findings using appropriate conventions for academic audiences.
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Social Sciences with Int Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Social Sciences with International Foundation Year
International Foundation Years
As an international applicant, the International Foundation Year at the University of Wolverhampton will give you a solid base to progress onto and study a selection of our degree programmes, subject to professional body requirements.
We will help you to understand the expectations and academic skills required to study successfully for a degree in the UK.
We offer two start dates for the International Foundation Year in either semester 1 or 2, with the course lasting an academic year.
You will study a mixture of subject-specific modules and more general modules that will expand your English language and learning skills ready for higher education.
You will gain a solid foundation in the key academic skills such as research and referencing that will support degree-level study.
The International Foundation Year:
introduces your chosen specialist subject
gives you a solid foundation in key academics skills like research and referencing that will support degree-level study
develops and improves your academic language skills
provides a choice of pathways based on your desired subject specialism
give you educational bridge to study an undergraduate degree of your choice at the University of Wolverhampton (subject to professional body requirements).
By studying the International Foundation Year in Social Sciences, you will develop your skills in your chosen subject specialism to a level that will allow you to begin a degree (subject to professional body requirements) at the University of Wolverhampton’s Faculty of Social Sciences.
The International Academy is accredited by the British Council (Accreditation UK) for the quality of English Language provision.
Our dedicated staff provide expert support and tuition to help prepare you for your future study choices. The programme has a minimum of 12 weeks of teaching included.
All modules include a number of tutorial sessions either in small group sessions or one-to-one.
You will have access to extensive online facilities, as well as our learning centres/ libraries, allowing you to make the most of the resources available to you.
You can make the general modules relevant to you by choosing topics that relate to your chosen academic subject.
Typical modules include:
Getting Ahead as an International Student
Exploring an Academic Discipline
Language Skills – Grammar, Writing and Speaking
Learning in a Digital Environment
Within the Faculty of Social Sciences typical modules include:
Introduction to Management
Academic Skills
Culture
Nationality in Conflict
Wolverhampton and its People
Teaching methods include lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Assessment methods include:
assessment on project work undertaken throughout the period
assessment of your ability to research and discuss a topic during seminars
a portfolio of written tasks.
Loretta Ifeoma, Nigeria
“I feel more prepared now than ever for a university degree. I have gained all the necessary support to improve my academic writing style and I look forward to coming to class every day because the lecturers are very patient and understanding and the classes are interactive and motivating.”
Orgest Lika, Albania
“I am enjoying the International Foundation year because I am improving my language learning and communication skills and I have made lots of new friends.”
Haroun Jesulayomi, Nigeria
“The teaching has been great and I have enjoyed the teaching explanations by the lecturers.”
Tony Declan, Ghana
“I have enjoyed being able to interact with people from other cultures and the teachers are insightful and very supportive.”
The International Foundation Year [without linking the programme to a University of Wolverhampton degree]
On the International Foundation Year, you will join our friendly community at Telford Innovation Campus. You will have some teaching in the historic Priorslee Hall, where our International Academy is based.
Telford Innovation Campus has social areas with TVs and games consoles, table tennis and tea and coffee making facilities. It also has outdoor exercise equipment, sports field, and a floodlit hard court for football, basketball and tennis.
You will also be taught at our Wolverhampton City Campus, which has a wealth of facilities for students both on campus and in the city. Take a quick tour to see what’s available. And you can travel for free during term-time between the campuses by using the University’s shuttle bus service, which also stops in Telford town centre.
The International Academy is based in the historic Priorslee Hall at the University’s Telford Innovation Campus in Shropshire. We offer a friendly place of welcome in safe, relaxed surroundings.
Telford Town Centre is nearby which has many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Telford Central railway station enables easy travel around the UK and a free shuttle bus provides regular transport to the other University of Wolverhampton campuses.
The aim of this course is to allow you to progress onto a degree programme in your chosen subject at the University of Wolverhampton (or at another UK university which recognises the programme).
Most of our International Foundation Year students continue onto their chosen degree programmes at the University of Wolverhampton, but should you wish to progress to another University we have a progression agreement with Oxford Brookes University, provided you meet the following conditions:
Evidence of a competed High School Certificate with satisfactory results.
Successful completion of the Foundation Programme at the University of Wolverhampton with a minimum grade of 60/65% for most Oxford Brookes University undergraduate programmes. Oxford Brookes University may also require minimum marks on specific modules.
Fully completed UCAS application form, with an appropriate personal statement and good academic references from tutors.
Proof of English language proficiency. For most programmes this will be an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing. Law and Psychology require IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Reading and Writing.
We also have a progression agreement with Brighton University for their undergraduate Business courses only, subject to conditions which include WEPE/IELTS 6 overall with 6 in writing and minimum 5.5 in other areas.
We are also having ongoing discussions with several other institutions.
On completing the International Foundation Year, you will be well prepared for further academic study at the University of Wolverhampton (or another UK university which recognises the programme).
You will be familiar with key concepts and theories that will support you chosen subject, and confident in expressing and presenting your ideas.
You will be able to show clear references to sources of information used in your work, and use those sources to support your findings using appropriate conventions for academic audiences.
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Arts with International Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Arts with International Foundation Year
International Foundation Years
As an international applicant, the International Foundation Year at the University of Wolverhampton will give you a solid base to progress onto and study a selection of our degree programmes, subject to professional body requirements.
We will help you to understand the expectations and academic skills required to study successfully for a degree in the UK.
We offer two start dates for the International Foundation Year in either semester 1 or 2, with the course lasting an academic year.
You will study a mixture of subject-specific modules and more general modules that will expand your English language and learning skills ready for higher education.
You will gain a solid foundation in the key academic skills such as research and referencing that will support degree-level study.
The International Foundation Year:
introduces your chosen specialist subject
gives you a solid foundation in key academics skills like research and referencing that will support degree-level study
develops and improves your academic language skills
provides a choice of pathways based on your desired subject specialism
give you educational bridge to study an undergraduate degree of your choice at the University of Wolverhampton (subject to professional body requirements).
By studying the International Foundation Year in Art, you will develop your skills in your chosen subject specialism to a level that will allow you to begin a degree (subject to professional body requirements) at the University of Wolverhampton’s School of Art.
Upon completing the International Foundation Year, you may choose to continue your studies at other UK universities which recognise the programme, we have progression agreements with other UK universities provided you meet their conditions.
The International Academy is accredited by the British Council (Accreditation UK) for the quality of English Language provision.
Our dedicated staff provide expert support and tuition to help prepare you for your future study choices. The programme has a minimum of 12 weeks of teaching included.
A typical week will include 15-20 contact hours (teacher-led learning).
All modules include a number of tutorial sessions either in small group sessions or one-to-one.
You will have access to extensive online facilities, as well as our learning centres/ libraries, allowing you to make the most of the resources available to you.
You can make the general modules relevant to you by choosing topics that relate to your chosen academic subject.
Typical modules include:
Getting Ahead as an International Student
Exploring an Academic Discipline
Language Skills – Grammar, Writing and Speaking
Learning in a Digital Environment
Within the School of Art typical modules include:
Introduction to Media and Materials (a core, compulsory module)
Teaching methods include lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Assessment methods include:
assessment on project work undertaken throughout the period
assessment of your ability to research and discuss a topic during seminars
a portfolio of written tasks
Timothy Waive – International Foundation Year student
"My name is Timothy Waive and I'm from Nigeria. I came to the University of Wolverhampton to study Biochemistry via the International Foundation Year in 2011. The International Foundation Year was recommended by the University to help the transition of international students from the educational system to which they are normally adapted to the British educational system.
In the course of my International Foundation Year, I was taught Harvard Referencing and citation which is very important for avoiding plagiarism but was new to me. The International Foundation Year (IFY) also taught me new and improved patterns for academic writing to enable easy relay of information with high levels of vocabulary, accuracy, precision and professionalism. The lecturers of the IFY and the University of Wolverhampton were always available to render assistance where and when needed, making the learning process easier.
The IFY opens opportunities of friendship to students from all around the world. During my time on the IFY course, I made friends of different nationalities who have made Wolverhampton a warmer place to be.
Thanks to the education and training I received from the IFY, I graduated from the University of Wolverhampton with a first class BSc degree in Biochemistry.
In the future, I hope to be a medical doctor and have already started pursuing this dream. I have secured a place at a medical school here in the UK and should graduate in 2020 as a medical doctor".
Why not take a look at what our studentshave to say?
On the International Foundation Year in Art, you will join our friendly community at Telford Innovation Campus. You will have some teaching in the historic Priorslee Hall, where our International Academy is based.
Telford Innovation Campus has social areas, TVs and games consoles and table tennis. It also has outdoor exercise equipment, sports field, and a floodlit hard court for football, basketball and tennis.
You will also be taught at our Wolverhampton City Campus, which has a wealth of facilities for students both on campus and in the city. Take a quick tour to see what’s available. And you can travel for free during term-time between the campuses by using the University’s shuttle bus service, which also stops in Telford Town Centre.
Wolverhampton School of Art comprises a team of academics/industry professionals, expert technicians and internationally recognised researchers. The Wolverhampton School of Art offers a range of courses from across the broad spectrum of art and design, all taught within the purpose-built nine storey George Wallis building.
The International Academy is based in the historic Priorslee Hall at the University’s Telford Innovation Campus in Shropshire. We offer a friendly place of welcome in safe, relaxed surroundings.
Telford Town Centre is nearby which has many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Telford Central railway station enables easy travel around the UK and a free shuttle bus provides regular transport to the other University of Wolverhampton campuses.
The aim of this course is to allow you to progress onto a degree programme in your chosen subject at the University of Wolverhampton (or at another UK university which recognises the programme).
Most of our International Foundation Year students continue onto their chosen degree programmes at the University of Wolverhampton, but should you wish to progress to another University we have a progression agreement with Oxford Brookes University, provided you meet the following conditions:
Evidence of a competed High School Certificate with satisfactory results.
Successful completion of the Foundation Programme at the University of Wolverhampton with a minimum grade of 60/65% for most Oxford Brookes University undergraduate programmes. Oxford Brookes University may also require minimum marks on specific modules.
Fully completed UCAS application form, with an appropriate personal statement and good academic references from tutors.
Proof of English language proficiency. For most programmes this will be an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing. Law and Psychology require IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Reading and Writing.
We also have a progression agreement with Brighton University for their undergraduate Business courses only, subject to conditions which include WEPE/IELTS 6 overall with 6 in writing and minimum 5.5 in other areas.
We are also having ongoing discussions with several other institutions.
On completing the International Foundation Year, you will be well prepared for further academic study at the University of Wolverhampton (or another UK university which recognises the programme).
You will be familiar with key concepts and theories that will support you chosen subject, and confident in expressing and presenting your ideas.
You will be able to show clear references to sources of information used in your work, and use those sources to support your findings using appropriate conventions for academic audiences.
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Interpreting (British Sign Language/Engli
BA (Hons)
Interpreting (British Sign Language/English)
This long established and highly respected course will train you to become a British Sign Language/English Interpreter and help to enhance the value of the role you play working with, or for, the D/deaf community. You will have the opportunity to develop your British Sign Language and Interpreting skills to an enhanced level using a range of in class and online interactive and innovative teaching and learning methods. You will engage in intensive study incorporating practical, analytical and theoretical aspects of culture, language, interpreting and professional skills, and have the opportunity to undertake a work placement* in your third year.
* An enhanced DBS is required prior to attending the final year work placement modules (See the Entry Requirement tab for more information).
"The work placement experience for me summed up everything I had learnt throughout my time at the University of Wolverhampton. It was a wonderful experience and I certainly gained much more than I anticipated from it. I now have everything I feel I need in order to work confidently within the community and I am looking forward to the exciting career I have ahead of me."
“Soon after graduating as a Trainee Interpreter I was offered a job as an in-house interpreter for a local community based interpreting agency. I was supported, encouraged and able to put theory into practice incorporating the many aspects taught on the degree.”
"The most positive aspects of my placement were...too many things to list. It was a brilliant experience!"
A long standing course and one of the few of its kind in Interpreting (British Sign Language/English) in the UK. Many graduates choose to become interpreters registered with the professional body and have the potential to work in a range of environments upon graduation.
Students who choose to study Interpreting BSL/English, benefit from access to a local thriving D/deaf community with many opportunities to become involved in a range of related events. The well established work placement component in the final year also provides the chance to apply learning to real life situations and develop practical/professional skills ready for the workplace. The course has a sound history of graduate employability success.
Comments from our External Examiner on provision:
"The curriculum is very well developed and all materials pertaining to the courses that I have reviewed are clearly structured and highly relevant to the profession".
“This programme's content is also mapped onto national requirements for interpreters offering additional confirmation that the course content is appropriately preparing students for professional life."
“Assessment strategies are well conceived and applied. They map onto the learning outcomes in an effective way and students receive valuable feedback regarding their strengths and weaknesses.”
"The variety of assessments used is commendable and there are many innovative approaches to assessment evidenced in the materials that I have reviewed.....the assessments often reflect a good deal of innovation and creativity on the part of the lecturers".
Many graduates choose to become interpreters registered with the professional body and have the potential to work in a range of environments e.g. community settings, employment, education, health, social services, theatre, international events, TV, or any setting where Deaf people who use BSL as their preferred language wish to communicate with hearing people.
Comments from our External Examiner on employability:
"I believe that the placement module that I reviewed is one of the best developed in any interpreter training programmes that I am familiar with. It is highly developed and well thought through and offers students a wonderfully well-defined introduction to working in their chosen field....student work suggests that the candidates internalise a great deal of awareness of professional standards. I cannot emphasise how highly I rate this module. It is a gem and I strongly recommend that Wolverhampton consider how they can disseminate widely the process and outcome of their approach in this area, as it is a real credit to the department".
“The placement module is excellent and is fast becoming a model for other departments, and other institutions.”
As a graduate of this course you will be able to:
Apply conceptual, theoretical and vocational knowledge of BSL to the study of Deaf people and their language.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Deaf issues within the wider context of hearing impairment.
Develop interpersonal skills in a bilingual environment and gain/demonstrate an awareness of the impact of the interpreter upon the communities they serve.
Evidence knowledge of interpreting ethics and protocol in a number of interpreting settings.
Graduate individuals to work cohesively in an interpreting environment in accordance with the national interpreting registration standards.
Sustain and foster the enjoyment of lifelong learning within the professional development of individual interpreters.
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Interpreting
MA
Interpreting
Interpreting (BSL/English) and Deaf Studies, Interpreting (BSL/English) and Deaf Studies
The course is designed to provide learners with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in sign language interpreting or translation (SLT/I) within several domains to enhance employability. The qualification with develop theoretical and practical knowledge, skills and performance in interpreting and will be relevant for interpreters who work as sign language interpreters or translators and have English or British Sign Language as one of their working languages.
The course is intellectually stimulating and upon completion learners will have the skills, knowledge and understanding to apply theoretical frameworks to real world interpreting and translation situations, support co-interpreters/translators and engage in complex SLT/I work in the medical, legal and conference domains.
The course adopts an interdisciplinary approach that will enable learners to develop an understanding of complex and challenging SLT/I environments. Skills development includes professionalising working languages, updating your knowledge of new research and its application to our work and critical reflection on one’s own and others practice.
The dissertation will allow the learners to explore an aspect of SLT/I within a research study, after learning appropriate research design for the field.
This programme offers flexibility to students in terms of career choice and meets industry demand because there is a wide appeal amongst employers for students who have both the knowledge, skills and performance as SLT/I and the research skills to develop sector knowledge and expertise.
The course is unique in bringing together situated learning alongside allied professionals, and teaching on the course is undertaken by experienced practitioners (interpreters, translators, nurses, solicitors, etc.). The teaching team have published situated learning and is recognised as a European level for the European forum of sign language interpreters as a leader in training.
The course prepares learners to work as sign language translators/interpreters (SLT/I) within the health, legal and conference domains and is the only course in the country to engage in situated learning alongside allied professions. The profession has been seeking greater levels of specialism for legal and health settings and this course will provide that degree of specialism.
Learners also have the option to progress to higher degree. A master’s qualification prepares graduates for PhD study. Increasingly the department is attracting PhD students in the subject area.
1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems in SLT/I through situational analyses.
2. Act autonomously in planning and implementing of the interpreting task: pre-; during; and post assignment; at a professional or equivalent level.
3. Demonstrate the SLT/I techniques and skills necessary for employment requiring:
the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility via clear communication of your in-situ decisions
decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations
the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development.
4. Critically evaluate current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline; evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them.
5. Apply knowledge in an original way, critically analysing how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline.
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Tourism Management
BA (Hons)
Tourism Management
This degree will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to manage tourism within an evolving global marketplace. The course has a strong emphasis on enterprise and enables you to develop the management competencies required to progress your career within this dynamic, multi-faceted industry. You will broaden your knowledge of the international tourism industry, and of the diverse range of businesses that operate within tourism, including attractions, destinations, public sector development, heritage and travel.
The Leisure department bring an added dimension to the teaching on your course. We have worked in your industries, owned our own leisure businesses and continue to work on consultancy projects with industry partners, which ensures that we are able to bring your learning experience to life.
Our range of publications, research and textbooks, including Event Management, Tourism, Research Themes for Events, Hospitality Business, Sport Management, Research Themes for Tourism, Key Concepts in Tourism and Operations Management in the Travel Industry are all published internationally.
We are members of all the major industry bodies and contribute to their future direction and leadership through our roles on their executive committees. We continue to host National Conferences and Events at the University for The Tourism Society, The Association for Event Management Education, The Council for Hospitality Management Education and The Tourism Management Institute.
We are an ABTA Partner.
There are many career opportunities available to graduates within public, private and voluntary sectors such as tourism officer, travel agency manager, holiday resort manager, tour manager, visitor centre manager and attractions manager. Previous graduates have gained positions with The National Trust, English Heritage and The London Tourist Office.
As a graduate of this course you will:
Have the ability and knowledge necessary to work within the dynamic, changing and increasingly technology-reliant global tourism industry
Have the skills to work in a range of tourism business environments, supported by a knowledge and understanding of concepts and characteristics of tourism and related business functions such as Marketing, Human Resources, Strategy and Operations Management
To be able to identify the uniqueness of contemporary tourism resources and develop these into exciting local, regional, national or international tourism products
To be able to develop and analyse information and effectively communicate this to colleagues, managers and customers to support business development
To understand the influence and impacts of tourism upon the community, environment and economy, and the careful balance required to develop tourism locally, nationally and globally
Be able to develop critical evaluative skills, generate knowledge and implement proposed solution towards development and management of tourism projects/business.
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International Hospitality Management
BA (Hons)
International Hospitality Management
This course prepares you for management roles in the dynamic and global hospitality industry. By studying this programme you will acquire industry relevant knowledge and develop skills to help you plan and manage resources and enhance consumer experiences. You will be equipped to work within the contemporary hospitality industry and prepared for management careers with worldwide work opportunities.
“Having chosen to undertake a degree at the University of Wolverhampton, I was happy to have my expectations exceeded on almost all accounts. A key focus during the course was the ability to fully understand the industry and also to gain the skills and knowledge that set me above others during the recruitment process.”
“I am convinced that the degree, and the knowledge I gained through it, gave me a fantastic platform for my development and opened up great career opportunities. I owe a considerable amount of my success to my lecturers. Combined with an unforgettable social life and lifelong friends, the years I spent there benefit me every day."
The BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management prepares you for management roles in the dynamic and global hospitality industry. By studying this programme you will acquire industry relevant knowledge and develop skills to help you plan and manage resources and enhance consumer experiences. You will be equipped to work within the contemporary hospitality industry and prepared for management careers with worldwide work opportunities. The course incorporates excellent links with industry partners and students enjoy subject related field trips e.g. ExCeL, London. In the first and second year of the course you will enhance your employment prospects by completing a work placement in the Hospitality industry; your tutor will work with you to identify your aspirations and to find a suitable placement, a number of placements lead to employment opportunities on Graduation.
We make sure that you have opportunities to gain professional qualifications alongside your degree – for example you can study at a greatly reduced rate for the National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (NCPLH), which is essential for anyone wishing to work as a licensee in the UK. Work based practice and employability are key themes of this course and you will engage with industry experts throughout your studies, making sure that you are equipped to work within the contemporary hospitality environment and are able meet the challenges of enterprise in the digital age.
This course prepares you for many managerial roles including those in hotels, restaurants, contract catering, arenas, pubs and nightclubs. Employers range from family-run businesses to multi-national brands, with opportunities for self run businesses. Positions held by former graduates include: Unit Managers in Marriott Hotels, Wetherspoons, Welcome Break, and Yates Wine Lodge. Other graduates have become Operations Co-coordinator at Telford International Centre; Personnel Manager at Adams Beach Resort, Cyprus; Hospitality Manager at Molineux Football Stadium; and Events Coordinator at Best Western Valley Hotel.
As a graduate of this course you will be able to:
strategically analyse and evaluate the regional, national and international business environment and its impact on the local hospitality environment
demonstrate the knowledge and enterprising skills required in managing an international hospitality function
use industry-specific digital technology, in the context of developing and managing a contemporary hospitality business
recognise and value the importance of the hospitality consumer, their needs, experience, and diversity, in both the operational and strategic contexts
apply appropriate theoretical concepts to dynamic and diverse hospitality concerns such as gourmet restaurants, pub franchises or international hotels
manage the complex relationships between the key industry players, whilst acknowledging the social responsibility of the 21st century hospitality manager.
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Event and Venue Management
BA (Hons)
Event and Venue Management
The BA (Hons) Event and Venue Management course is a popular choice if you wish to gain employment in this exciting and rapidly expanding industry. It is of particular benefit if you are looking to start up your own events business or if you are already an events professional looking to enhance your career prospects. The course equips you with an events management portfolio of knowledge and skills so that you can consider the diverse work opportunities available in the events industry on a regional, national and international level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
4LI011 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
4LI001 Introduction to Events and Venues (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4LI007 Employability: The World of Work (20 Credits)
4LI009 Venue Design and Management (20 Credits)
Year 2
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5LI018 Services Marketing (20 Credits)
5LI007 Functions and Special Events (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5LI005 Employability: Managing Finance and Human Resources (20 Credits)
5LI017 Research Themes in Events 20 SEM2 Core (20 Credits)
Year 3
6LI011 Sustainability and Events and Venues or 6LI024 The Wedding Experience (20 Credits)
6MK002 Marketing Strategy 20 SEM1 or 6BU009 Social Enterprise in Context or 6BE001 Creating and Starting a New Business Venture or 6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6LI022 Research, Interpretation and Analysis (20 Credits)
6BU008 Strategy and Consultancy (20 Credits)
6LI012 Managing Digital Events and Venues (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
Whilst studying with us, you will learn about the dynamic global marketplace within which events venues operate, gain a working understanding of digital technologies, and develop entrepreneurship and business skills that will help you to plan, organise and stage events.
The events industry is enjoying rapid growth regionally, nationally and internationally due to the scope of the industry sector and the range of employment opportunities available, such as the management of large music venues, sports stadia, tourist attractions, multi-retail outlets, and cultural festivals. Investment by governments, the creative industries, and sporting bodies, in events as a vehicle for the regeneration of cities, has resulted in destinations worldwide branding themselves as potential and suitable hosts for large profile events such as London 2012, European Capital of Culture and The Edinburgh Festival. Continuous investment in the events industry has also meant more new purpose built venues are developed in which to house events, for example the O2 arena.
Upon graduation you can expect to enter a number of roles in the events sector, gain career progression or set up your own events business. Diverse opportunities can be found worldwide from management of venues and stadia, conferencing in hotels, staging corporate, local authority or charity events, arts and music festivals, and running your own business.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Apply critically theories, and concepts relating to the dynamic events landscape, considering political, economic, social, economic, tourism, environmental and technological dimensions to the management of events and venues in global contexts.
To utilise a portfolio of transferable industry operational and entrepreneurial skills in the design, operation and management of events and venues.
Consider critically an in-depth knowledge of contemporary management theories, concepts and skills: marketing, HR, finance in a services context considering the complexities of managing stakeholders and operations in an experiential events landscape.
Develop personally and professionally through academic and practical knowledge and skills acquisition from understanding to critical application of research into event related issues, either individually or as part of a team culminating in written reports, essays, presentations or other media
Develop awareness of and utilise digital technologies in learning environments and in the context of researching, planning, managing and evaluating events and venues.
Apply theoretical concepts and models and practical research and skills to the design, organisation, operation and management of stakeholders: artists, performers, staff (including volunteers), and consumers integral to the event experience.
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Hospitality Management
University Statement of Preparatory Studies
Pre-Masters in International Hospitality Management
The International Academy is accredited by the British Council (Accreditation UK) for the quality of English Language provision.
As a student on this 6 or 12 month Pre-Masters course in International Hospitality Management, you will develop;
a strong foundation for study in your chosen subject area
academic language and research skills which will help you think critically, become independent learners and successfully articulate your views
subject-specific skills that will enhance your learning and aid you in further study
lifelong learning skills which will enable you to contribute to society at large
In this course, you will study a mixture of subject specific modules and more general modules that will deepen your English language and learning skills appropriate for higher education.
You will study a mixture of subject specific modules and more general modules that will deepen your English language and learning skills appropriate for higher education.
Depending on the subject of study, you may undertake any of the following:
Reading – both core and supplementary reading from books, journals and electronic sources
Case Analysis – to look at the application of theory and practice, to identify problems and recommend solutions.
Group discussions – on provided themes to draw out and share personal experiences and learning amongst the wider group.
Student presentations/student led seminars.
Problem-based learning approaches.
Lectures and workshops.
Group and individual tutorials
Personal reflection.
Group role play and project work.
Assessment preparation and feedback.
Individual and group presentations.
Peer feedback
Laboratory based practicals
A range of assessment methods are used, depending on your subject. They may include:
Case study analysis
Essays
Examinations and in-class tests
Exhibitions
Lab reports
Oral presentations, both individual and group
Portfolios
Projects
Research journals
Studio practice
Written reports, both individual and group
The Pre-Masters course will enable you to develop your academic English language ability while building up knowledge, expertise and academic credits in your subject area, to the point where you are ready to enter postgraduate study.
The subject modules have been carefully selected to allow progression to specific Masters programmes.
Working together with UK students on your subject modules will help you integrate more fully into the life of the University, before you begin your postgraduate degree.
The University of Wolverhampton has invested significantly in its teaching facilities, and receives consistently high student satisfaction ratings with regard to learning resources and IT infrastructure. This course will provide you with the skills you need to fully exploit our excellent resources.
Following successful completion of the Pre-Master's in International Hospitality Management, you may progress onto the following Masters course at the University of Wolverhampton (or a course at another UK University which recognises the programme):
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Identify key concepts and theories appropriate to your chosen subject context.
Address complex problems using techniques of analysis and enquiry appropriate to your discipline.
Demonstrate a range of transferable skills appropriate to your chosen Masters course and subsequent career, including: communication skills, the ability to initiate and carry out projects independently, and digital/information literacy.
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Events Management with South Staffordshire College
FD (Arts)
Event Management with South Staffordshire College - Tamworth
The FdA Event and Venue Management course enables students to develop their careers whilst studying for a Foundation Degree within a work-based learning context.
The course will:
Equip you with knowledge of the events industry
Support you to develop event management and general management skills
Offer opportunities to develop assessments which are directly related to the workplace environment
Develop a working understanding of digital technologies
Develop management, business and entrepreneurship skills
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1
4LI011 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
4BU007 The International Hospitality Business (20 Credits)
4LI001 Introduction to Events and Venues (20 Credits)
4LI007 Employability: The World of Work (20 Credits)
4LI012 Managing People in Events and Venues (20 Credits)
4LI009 Venue Design and Management (20 Credits)
Year 2
5LI015 Delivering Event Experiences (20 Credits)
5LI007 Functions and Special Events (20 Credits)
5LI018 Services Marketing (20 Credits)
5LI017 Research Themes in Events (20 Credits)
5LI005 Employability: Managing Finance and Human Resources (20 Credits)
5LI016 Solving Work-based Problems (20 Credits)
The combination of Hospitality and Events study gives graduates a set of skills very appealing to employers.
The supportive environment of South Staffordshire College is well suited to nurture candidates who aspire to a management position in hospitality or events.
This programme being part delivered by University staff enable student to prepare to progress to BA (Hons) degree study more readily as they are already experienced study in a University environment.
You will be taught by a staff team with a wide range of international senior management experience, with a team who have numerous students who have won national prizes with for example Institute of Travel and Tourism and Association for Events Management, and who are actively involved in these professional bodies.
The University is an Institute of Travel and Tourism Centre of Excellence which recognises our outstanding work around employability, teaching, research and consultancy.
A Foundation Degree in Event Management will prepare you for career development opportunities in the events sector.
Graduates can expect to enter supervisory or managerial roles in the events public, private or voluntary sectors, or may gain career progression or set up their own events business.
Opportunities can be found in a diversity of venues worldwide from management of venues and stadia, conferencing in hotels to staging corporate, local authority or charity events, arts and music festivals.
Graduates of this award may also progress to a Top-up degree in Event and Venue Management, Tourism Management or International Hospitality Management.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Identify key event management concepts and theories appropriate to subject being studied.
Select and utilise appropriate information to enable you to solve work-based problems.
Demonstrate a range of general transferable intellectual and study skills, including; team working, digital literacy, communications, supervisory, listening, negotiating, persuasion and presentation.
Conduct research into event related issues, either individually or as part of a team culminating in written reports, essays, presentations or other media.
Apply knowledge and evaluate situations using a range of Event specific skills to the challenges of management.
Develop and apply event management skills to the planning, management and evaluation of events
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Hospitality and Event Management
MA
Hospitality and Event Management
Business and management
MA Hospitality and Event Management is designed to equip professionals to undertake a range of diverse operational and strategic management roles within the hospitality and event sectors. Studying on this programme you will be introduced to application of management concepts relating to hospitality and event organisations, including event planning, event catering and hotel related operations. You will also gain knowledge in the use and management of a range of property and venue types, ranging from B&Bs to mixed development properties, and from street theatre to exhibition centres.
You will be able to work with technology and tools associated with the management of hospitality and events to create exceptional consumer experiences. You’ll also be equipped with the skills to manage material, financial and human resources. You will be provided a contextual knowledge base from which you can interpret relevant concepts and theories and develop ideas not only to provide solutions to the complex challenges facing hospitality and event organisations but also communicate these solutions effectively to a range of audiences.
If you are interested in owning and managing your own business, and wish to acquire business skills this is the course for you! You will develop skills in enterprise, employability and entrepreneurship necessary for the creation of event and hospitality business in a wide range of settings.
This programme offers flexibility to students in terms of career choice and meets industry demand because there is a wide appeal amongst employers for students who have both event and hospitality sector knowledge and expertise. Students will be able to use prior experience and certificated learning to gain credits against the programme.
The course is unique in bringing together the two subject areas, and teaching on the course is undertaken by experienced practitioners. The teaching team have published widely in both subject areas and the Department has been recognised as a centre of excellence by the Institute of Travel and Tourism.
Some of our master’s students are in lecturing jobs in HEIs and FEIs in the UK. Students also have the option to progress to higher degree. A master’s qualification prepares graduates for PhD study. Increasingly the department is attracting PhD students in the subject area.
Critically analyse key concepts, processes and theories and their application in professional practice to provide effective solutions to operational and strategic issues in hospitality and event management.
Critically evaluate social, cultural, economic and technological trends in the leisure economy to effectively design and manage sustainable products/services.
Synthesise effective event and catering plans in order to deliver a competitive visitor economy product.
Critically evaluate event and hospitality marketing and the role of advanced technology in managing visitor/guest experience.
Critically engage with hospitality and event management discourse for future employment or continuing personal and professional development.
Synthesise and analyse appropriate secondary and primary data to effectively address contemporary hospitality and event issues.
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Hospitality and Event Management
PG Cert
Hospitality Management and Event Management
Business and management
This programme is designed for graduates and/or those with recent relevant professional experience to enhance their employability and effectiveness via the development of a range of cognitive, intellectual, practical, personal and interpersonal skills combined with knowledge about the hospitality and event industry. The award provides a contextual knowledge base from which students can interpret relevant concepts and theories and develop ideas to provide solutions to the complex challenges facing hospitality and event organisations.
This programme offers flexibility to student in terms of career choice and meets the industry demand because there is a wide appeal amongst employers for students who have both event and hospitality sectors knowledge and expertise. By completing the course you will also be entitled to apply for the MA Hospitality and Event Management within five years of completion offering a bite-size approach to those learners who are going back to formal education after a break. Students will be able to use prior experience and certificated learning to gain credits against the programme.
In the first instance, the course by design offers an edge in that it enables students to have a wider range of employment sector outcomes in either more traditional hospitality careers, or the event management area. Employability is incorporated in all the modules seeking to engage students with hospitality and event management discourse for future employment and continuing personal and professional development. This course also prepares students who may want to run their own business in event planning, event catering, food service and wedding planning. Advanced Hotel and Accommodation Management (7LI010) for example includes life project simulation which requires student to engage with life location to develop a practically feasible project.
Students also have the option to progress to master’s degree, and subsequently postgraduate research degree if they so wish.
Critically engage with hospitality and event management discourse for future employment or continuing personal and professional development.
Critically evaluate social, cultural, economic and technological trends in the leisure economy to effectively design and manage sustainable hospitality products/services
Synthesise an effective event plan through critical evaluation of current trends, event planning processes and event marketing in an advanced technology driven world.
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Postgraduate Credit in Leisure
Postgraduate Credit
Postgraduate Credit in Leisure
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Law
LLM
(Law)
Law
This course will enable you to acquire and develop enhanced knowledge and critical analysis of key themes across a varied range of specialist legal areas. The course programme will encourage you to challenge current intellectual thinking, and each module is designed to provide advanced knowledge and skills directly relevant to your chosen field. The stimulating course content is underpinned in many areas by internationally recognized research.
This course allows you to select, from a range of options, modules so that you can develop enhanced knowledge and understanding in areas of law that are of interest to you. The dynamics of the course places emphasis on the engagement with existing and emerging research and advanced scholarship. This course will challenge your thinking and stimulate your academic aspirations by further advanced legal studies.
In addition to completion of a dissertation module, modules on this award include selections from our LLM International Corporate and Financial Law and LLM International Business Law programmes. Undertaking the LLM (Law) expands the potential range of subjects for the dissertation element of the degree to include a broad choice of legal topics. (Please note classes are taught in the day time only for part time study).
Holders of this award may also choose to go on to work in the field of education and / or undertake a further postgraduate research course, such as an MPhil or PhD.
Upon completion of the course, you will have developed enhanced analytical, critical, communication and presentational skills appropriate to postgraduate level study in the context of the core and option modules. You will gain an awareness of contrasting legal perspectives through the study of relevant literature; and will appreciate the roles of both national and international law and its impact and / or application to the English jurisdiction and legal practice.
Whether you pursue a career in law, this degree will provide you with a set of transferable intellectual and practical skills that will aid your career development or enhancement.
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Law
LLM
Professional Practice (Top up)
Law
The course will provide you with the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge of an area of chosen legal interest. It will encourage you to challenge current intellectual thinking whilst developing an advanced knowledge and ability to analyse your selected specialist area of law directly. The degree is suitable for qualified solicitors and barristers who are looking to enhance their career prospects. It is also suitable for students who have completed the Legal Practice Course or Bar Professional Training Course (formerly the Bar Vocational Course) but have not yet secured a training contract or pupillage.
The topic of legal research may be one arising from academic interest or a legal issue pertinent to your current expertise in legal practice. On this masters course you will be given the opportunity to design a bespoke qualification where you will critically analyse and understand complexities that can arise as well as challenging and informing global and comparative perspectives. The course is underpinned in many areas by internationally recognised research in addition to emerging research and advanced scholarship. It will challenge your thinking and stimulate your academic aspirations in the further specialist study of law.
The Masters in Law degree is awarded after the successful completion of the dissertation module incorporating advanced research methods. You will be supported by a supervisor and personal tutor during your studies on the course.
It may be possible to complete your Master of Laws top-up in 9 months.
This course will allow you to develop an in-depth knowledge of a chosen legal area. The course design will encourage you to challenge current intellectual thinking whilst developing an advanced knowledge and ability to analyse, in a critical manner, your selected specialist area of law.
Your chosen topic of legal research may be one of academic interest or a legal issue pertinent to legal practice. You will be instructed on how to critically analyse and understand the complexities that arise in your area of research.
You will join a thriving postgraduate student body within the Law School and upon successful completion of the course you will possess highly valued academic and research skills as well as a range of transferable skills designed to enhance employability in a law- related career as well as in future research and academia.
When you enrol onto this course you will gain access to the University’s specialist virtual learning environment (VLE) and a wealth of electronic resources to support your core studies and beyond. You will benefit from the academic expertise of the course team, including nationally and internationally recognised researchers, and you will be assigned a tutor to help guide you through your studies.
The University’s on-line study facilities, available via the University web pages, will allow you access to extensive course materials and University-supported learning resources. This course, which is offered by part-time study over one year, will enhance the employability and promotion prospects of people in the legal profession and allied areas of work who wish to develop specialist knowledge in a specific area of law or legal practice. Furthermore, by choosing to study by distance learning you will acquire and demonstrate time management skills, independent learning, flexibility and the required discipline that prospective employers are looking for in a competitive employment market. Alternatively holders of this award may also find positions in the field of education and research including continuing their study for a PhD.
Facilities
The School is based in the University's contemporary Mary Seacole Building (MH) and benefits from a range of specialist facilities to help you study.
Our large lecture theatre and all of our teaching rooms are equipped with high-tech audio visual equipment, giving you a comfortable and stimulating environment in which to learn. You can also enjoy our dedicated social learning space. Find out more.
Upon joining the LLM Professional Practice you will join a thriving postgraduate student body. Upon completion of the course, graduates will possess highly valued academic and research skills as well as a range of transferable skills designed to enhance employability in a law related career; as well as in future research and academia. In addition, we have experienced academic staff with internationally recognised research and publications in a variety of legal areas. We have excellent research facilities both for academic and practitioner lawyers that can be accessed on line. We have a strong framework to support our students throughout the duration of study including providing you with a personal tutor, academic guidance and support and postgraduate study skills to enhance your learning experience.
The LLM top-up will enhance the career prospects of those already working in legal practice as well as those who have not yet secured a training contract
Upon completion of the course you could also consider further study at MPhil/PhD level.
This programme of study is designed to enhance the employability and promotion prospects of persons in the legal profession wishing to develop specialist knowledge in a bespoke area of law, it will provide you with a set of intellectual and practical skills that will aid your career development.
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Legal Practice Course
LPC
Legal Practice Course
Law
The Legal Practice course (LPC) aims to prepare you for practice as a trainee solicitor and to provide you with a solid foundation for subsequent practice as a solicitor.
This course, which can be studied full-time or part-time, is a key part of the vocational stage of training to become a solicitor for graduates or Members or Fellows of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives who have completed the academic stage of legal training. Students will receive a Postgraduate Certificate in Legal Practice upon successful completion of Stage One only. Students that complete both Stage One and Stage Two will be completed with the full award of Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
The course emphasises and develops the skills which are required for a successful career in practice, and it must be successfully completed prior to the commencement of a training contract.
At Wolverhampton Law School the LPC is structured to cater for students who wish to enter either general or commercial practice.
During Stage 1, which runs from September to February, you will study the core practice areas whilst developing key legal skills you will need in practice. You will then choose three of a range of elective subjects, either linked to your chosen career path or to keep your options open, during Stage 2 from March to June.
There will be five Skills Assessments and the Solicitors’ Accounts Exam during Stage 1. These, together with a mock assessment opportunity are usually held on Fridays.
At Wolverhampton Law School, the LPC is structured to cater for students who wish to enter either general or commercial practice. You will study the core practice areas of Business Law, Property Law and Litigation whilst developing key skills including legal drafting, interviewing and advocacy during Stage 1, from September to February.
You will then choose three of a range of elective subjects, either linked to your chosen career path or to keep your options open, during Stage 2 from March to June.
You will be provided with bespoke course materials, specifically tailored to each of the subjects by the course tutors, together with course textbooks and access to specialist resources only available to LPC students. Once enrolled on the course, you will not need to purchase any further books or materials to successfully complete the award. You will also benefit from an accessible course team which operates an open door policy, a structured personal tutor system, and a dedicated careers tutor with strong links to local and national practice. Additionally, you will have priority access to a mentoring scheme and the University’s Legal Advice Centre, both operated in conjunction with local practitioners.
“I really enjoyed the Legal Practice Course (LPC). At first I was unsure about doing the course because of the cost but I am glad that I chose to do it now. The lecturers were very good and I gained practical knowledge that will help me in my training contract. I also made some great friends, there was such a mixture of people when I was studying but there was always a friendly atmosphere. Everyone was willing to help out. Since graduating, I've secured work at a firm in Walsall in Family Law. Without the LPC I would have been lost, the interviewing and advocacy skills that I learnt are invaluable when in practice. I was so nervous about talking in front of others before but now I have confidence to argue my points effectively.” Rebecca Taylor
“Thanks to Wolverhampton University I am on track to achieve my ambition of becoming a fully qualified solicitor. The LPC has been intense; but, extremely inspirational. The teaching staff are a credit to the University; they are truly committed, motivational and effectively apply their vast knowledge within their specialised fields in a practical manner. The positive environment in which I have studied, has enabled me to overcome any reservations I had of success and self-belief; overall I have had a very positive experience and would highly recommend the LPC at this institution to anyone wanting to engage in a career as a legal professional.” Harminder, Full Time LPC student 2015-16
The support on the LPC is one of the main reasons to do the course at the University of Wolverhampton,” explains Lucie. “From the administration to the course director, all the staff are friendly and experienced. They combine the vast knowledge they obtained whilst practising law, with a very approachable and affable way of teaching.
The goal for every student coming out of the LPC is to obtain a training contract with a firm of solicitors. This is not easy as competition is fierce for every contract that is available. Although I have not yet found a training contract, within a month of finishing the course I got a job with a firm of solicitors as a Conveyancing Assistant. The course has definitely helped me with my career as the knowledge you obtain on an undergraduate degree is nothing like the practical information you learn on the LPC.” Lucie Couchman
The course is delivered through a mixture of large group sessions (where the whole student cohort is taught together), small group sessions (typically comprising 15-20 students), online video presentations and exercises, in-class role-playing and directed independent study.
The LPC is designed to give students a strong foundation for general legal practice. Therefore, equal weight is given to the core practice areas of Business Law and Practice, Property Law and Practice and Litigation.
Vocational Electives are provided at Stage 2 of the course. The choice of electives offered provides a balance between 'High Street' private client and “Commercial” areas of practice.
The course can be studied full-time in the day or part-time day or evening basis (with occasional Saturday attendance) to meet students’ individual needs.
Students are provided with textbooks and practice-based materials for each element of the course.
LPC students have a specially designated resources room with access to practitioner texts and reference materials. You will also have access to on-line practitioner reference materials and resources, such as precedents, statutes and legal databases.
Students are supported in their search for employment with a dedicated Careers Tutor and a number of initiatives throughout the academic year. We have strong links with both local and national firms and are engaged with the local legal community. LPC students will have the opportunity to participate in Mentoring Schemes, to attend the University’s Law Careers Fair and to attend practitioner presentations and workshops.
You can apply and develop your legal knowledge and skills by volunteering as a student legal adviser in the University's acclaimed Legal Advice Centre, assisting members of the public with legal queries.
Our LPC has excellent academic staff and course teams who will make every effort to ensure that each student gets the support they need.
Once you have successfully completed your LPC at the University of Wolverhampton, you will be eligible to progress on to our LLM Professional Practice (top-up) degree course at a discounted course fee (£786 for the academic year 2017-18). You can commence your LLM immediately after completing your LPC.
The LPC aims to prepare you for practice as a trainee solicitor. Students who subsequently decide not to go into legal practice will have acquired skills and knowledge that have a wide application in business, commerce and banking, particularly in areas that require knowledge of the law.
Successful completion of the LPC also gives students the opportunity to progress on to the Master’s degree in Professional Practice at the University, which leads to the award of an LLM. Read more about the LLM Professional Practice.
You will gain a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice qualification. At the end of 145 credits at level 7 (i.e. Stage 1 and Stage 2) you, the student, will be able to:
1. Research and apply knowledge of the law and legal practice accurately and effectively
2. Identify the client's objectives and different means of achieving those objectives and be aware of the financial, commercial and personal priorities and constraints to be taken into account the costs, benefits and risks involved in transactions or courses of action
3. Perform the tasks required to advance transactions or matters
4. Understand the key ethical requirements contained in the SRA Principles of Regulation and Code of Conduct, understand where these may impact and be able to apply them in context
5. Demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and skills in the areas of:
a. Professional Conduct and Regulation;
The core practice areas of Business Law and Practice, Property Law and Practice, Litigation and the areas of wills and administration of estates and taxation; and
The course skills of Practical Legal Research, Writing, Drafting, Interviewing and Advising, and Advocacy
Students should also be able to transfer skills learnt in one context to another
6. Demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and skills in the three areas covered by their choice of electives
7. Reflect on their learning and identify their learning needs
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International Corporate and Financial Law
LLM
International Corporate and Financial Law
Law
This course will challenge your thinking and stimulate your academic aspirations in the field of international corporate and financial law. You will be able to acquire and develop enhanced knowledge and critical analysis of key themes of financial and corporate law set against an international backdrop. The course programme will encourage you to challenge current intellectual thinking, and each module is designed to provide advanced knowledge and skills directly relevant to your chosen field. The stimulating course content, underpinned in many areas by internationally recognized research, is designed to provide advanced knowledge and skills directly relevant to the international and national commercial law sector. The dynamics of the course places emphasis on the engagement with existing and emerging research and advanced scholarship.
Upon completion of the course, you will have developed enhanced analytical, critical, communication and presentational skills appropriate to postgraduate level study in the context of the core and option modules. You will gain an awareness of contrasting legal perspectives through the study of relevant literature; and will appreciate the roles of both national and international law and its impact and / or application to the English jurisdiction and legal practice.
Whether you pursue a career in the areas of corporate and financial law, this degree will provide you with a set of transferable intellectual and practical skills that will aid your career development or enhancement.
Assessments are varied, including case study analysis, research-focused assignments, preparation of reports, simulated presentation to a corporate board and formal examinations.
Additionally, there is a dissertation on a topic agreed between the student and the award tutor – this can be tailored to your personal development needs and future career focus.
The programme gives you the opportunity to critically analyse and understand the complexities arising in this specialist field; challenging and informing global and comparative perspectives.
The course is underpinned by the significance of engagement with existing and emerging research and advanced scholarship. This course will challenge your thinking and stimulate your academic aspirations in the field of international corporate and financial law.
You will join a thriving post graduate student body. Upon completion of the course graduates will posses highly valued academic and research skills as well as a range of transferable skills designed to enhance employability in this field.This programme of study is designed to enhance the employability and promotion prospects of persons in the international commercial and finance sectors. Whether or not you pursue a career in corporate and financial law, this degree will provide you with a set of intellectual and practical skills that will aid your career development. Holders of this award may also find positions in the field of education and research including continuing their study for a PhD.
Graduates of the course will have critical awareness of contemporary themes and challenges in international corporate and financial law Our course is dynamic in that it is delivered by academics that are research active in this area as well as academics who possess practical experience of international corporate and financial law.
Holders of this award may also choose to go on to work in the field of education and / or undertake a further postgraduate research course, such as an MPhil or PhD.
Demonstrate knowledge and the ability of critical analysis of a range of essential legal topics to enhance their understanding of commercial and corporate law and the inter relationship between commercial and legal aspects of corporate enterprise.
Demonstrate critical awareness of current problems and developments in international financial law.
Demonstrate self-direction, independent learning, and originality in tackling, solving and furthering their autonomy in the study of complex themes pertinent to international corporate and financial law
Plan and implement tasks and communicate to a range of audiences at a professional or equivalent level.
Use a range of specialist and transferable skills enabling them to maximise employment opportunities in circumstances requiring sound judgement and personal responsibility
Undertake research based on an understanding of research methodologies and advanced scholarship
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Law
PhD
Postgraduate research in Law
PhD students at the Law School are supervised by academics who are leading experts in their area of law. At least one academic in each supervisory team will have a track record of successful supervisions. For a potential list of supervisors, please see a list of Members of the Law Research Centre.
The Law School prides itself on the levels of support provided to postgraduate research students in the course of their PhD journey. Our academics meet regularly with their supervisees, and work closely with them at all stages of the project, from inception to completion.
The University of Wolverhampton provides a collegiate research environment and first-class facilities to its PhD students, including a dedicated postgraduate research room, access to the University’s Harrison Learning Centre and leading legal databases such as LexisNexis, Heinonline, and Westlaw. PhD students may also apply to access the facilities at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies in London.
Postgraduate research students are encouraged to present their research to University academics and fellow PhD students at colloquia within the Law School, which provide an encouraging and friendly environment for students to sharpen their research and presentation skills.
Our postgraduate research students are afforded the opportunity to develop their research skills through participation in training events organised by the Faculty of Social Sciences and the University’s Doctoral College.
Our postgraduate research students are also encouraged to participate in the West Midlands Legal Doctoral Network, where they will hone their research and presentation skills and build their networks with researchers in the region.
The PhD programme in the School has the following three milestones:
Registration
Progression
Examination
Registration
Applicants who satisfy the entry requirements are encouraged to complete the online 'Expression of Interest' form. If the initial application is satisfactory, a conditional offer will be issued and a potential supervisor will be allocated who will provide guidance on the research proposal development.
An interview will take place when the final draft of the research proposal is submitted for approval. The granting of the interview does not imply that the applicant will necessarily be admitted to a research degree programme.
Subject to the satisfactory interview and that the Faculty Research Committee (FRC) is satisfied that: a) the research proposal is sound and has the potential to deliver a postgraduate research award; and b) the proposal is appropriately resourced, the applicant will be admitted to the research degree programme.
Progression
All students who wish to study for a PhD are required to complete a progression within 18 months (for full-time students) or 36 months (for part-time students).
The student at the progression needs to produce a paper which summarises his/her achievements on the research programme and outlines future research plans (including research methods), and conduct an oral presentation of the paper at a workshop set up for the progression purpose.
An independent assessor, nominated by the FRC, reviews the paper produced, together with supervisors’ assessment, the student’s presentation and other evidence. On this basis, the assessor will provide evaluative comments and recommendations to the FRC. Upon considering all aspects, the FRC may recommend that the student a) proceed as proposed; b) proceed subject to changes or amendments being made, addressing the concerns raised; c) be placed 'at risk'; or d) change the research degree originally sought.
Examination
Towards the end of the research programme, the student will be examined on the basis of a thesis and an oral examination (viva voce). Normally two qualified examiners are appointed, at least one of whom is external to the institution. If the student is a member of staff at the University, then a second external examiner will be appointed.
Following the oral examination, the examiners will make recommendations to the University’s Research Award Sub-Committee (RASC) whether the research degree sought can be awarded.
“My time at the University of Wolverhampton has been extremely rewarding and productive. All members of staff are always willing to help and guide where necessary, especially my director of studies. Even though I am a part-time doctoral researcher, I still feel like I am part of 'the family', and I am so glad that I chose to conduct my research at this great institution."
Matt Barnes, current PhD student (2016)
"My research journey at Wolverhampton Law School has been incredibly pleasant for many a reason. Not only are the members of my supervisory team extremely knowledgable in my research area, they are also very personable, welcoming and helpful. The ambience of the research community at the Law School is both socially enjoyable and academically stimulating."
Mike J Ogunmiluyi, current PhD student (2018)
The University of Wolverhampton (UoW) is home to approximate 23,000 students. The UoW’s research and innovation activities have won the 2013 UK Knowledge Transfer Award, and the 2014 UK Collaborative IMPACT award. It is also the holder of the Athena Swan Bronze Award and the HR Excellence in Research Award.
In the most recent national Research Excellence Framework exercise in 2014 the University of Wolverhampton Law School was once again ranked in the top 50 law schools (which submitted over 10 staff) with 9.3% of research outputs ranked as world leading.
Research degrees in law can provide students with opportunities in a multitude of career paths, including academia, government, non-governmental organisations and the private sector.
The following are some examples of what our students have gone on to achieve with a PhD from Wolverhampton Law School:
Professor Kiarie Mwaura
Prof. Kiarie Mwaura is an Associate Professor of Corporate Governance and Corporate Law at the University of Nairobi and is the Chairman of the Kenyan Transport Licensing Appeals Board under the Judiciary and Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. He has worked previously as the founding Vice Chancellor of Riara University and as a Director of the International Erasmus (European Exchange) Programme at Queen’s University Belfast. Before joining Queen’s, he completed his PhD and taught as a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Wolverhampton. He has been a Visiting Fellow at Harvard Law School as well as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Washington and University of Ghana. His expertise in corporate governance and corporate law has seen him serve as an expert researcher for the International Commission of Jurists’ Expert Legal Panel on Corporate Complicity in International Crimes. Additionally, he has served as a consultant on corporate governance for a variety of local and international organizations, including the Financial Sector Deepening Trust, Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies Regulatory Authority, Institute of Directors, Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya, Champions of Governance Award, Training and Consultant Associates, and Lewis Kamau & Associates. He is widely published and has spoken at many national and international conferences.
Dr Hannah Quirk
Dr Quirk has worked at the University of Manchester since 2005. Her research interests in criminal justice and criminal evidence build on her PhD research (Re-Balancing Acts? An Evaluation of The Changes to the Right of Silence and Pre-Trial Disclosure, 2004) and her previous employment. She worked as Senior Researcher at the Legal Services Research Centre (the research unit of the Legal Services Commission), and as a Case Review Manager at the Criminal Cases Review Commission, investigating claims of wrongful conviction and sentence. In 2005, she spent six months on a research sabbatical at the Innocence Project New Orleans, before joining the Law School at Manchester. She has been a Visiting Scholar at the University of Melbourne, Queen's University Belfast (both 2009) and Fordham University Law School (2012). She has been an executive member of the Socio-Legal Studies Association, organising its 2008 Annual Conference. She was a member of the Independent Monitoring Board and has been a Council of Europe Expert, delivering training on human rights for judge candidates in Azerbaijan.
Dr Peter Yeoh
Since completing his PhD, Dr Yeoh has been based in Kuala Lumpur where he has become a leading authority and heavily published author across a wide range of relevant areas of law. He has also operated as a research authority for leading international firms.
In addition to the regular supervision provided by supervisors, our PhD students will also be provided with training opportunities by the Faculty of Social Sciences and the University’s Doctoral College.
University Research Conference – The University Research Conference is held in June for research active staff and PhD students to showcase their areas of research and exchange research initiatives. Research students are welcome to make presentations during their period of study. Research students are also encouraged to disseminate final results of their research prior to submission.
University Research Training - Students are encouraged to participate in training provided by the Doctoral College not only because of its intrinsic value but also because these sessions may facilitate meetings with post-graduates outside the school.
Teaching Skills Development - At the Law School, we understand that postgraduate research students wish to develop their academic CVs while with us. For this reason, research students are provided the opportunity to undergo teaching skills development. The Law School seeks to ensure, wherever possible, that PhD students have the opportunity to teach on undergraduate modules on the LLB (Hons) programme.
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Business and Law
BA (Hons)
Business and Law
Business and management, Law
Our BA (Hons) Business and Law degree at the University of Wolverhampton aims to provide students with knowledge of the key areas of both business and law subjects essential to a business and management environment.
Students will gain an understanding of common institutions and procedures in the field of law and business alongside a thorough understanding of how these two fields interact, and also discover the means through which law and business function together and operate. Students will demonstrate progression throughout their course of study, developing the ability to apply knowledge to problem situations and provide solutions to unresolved debates demonstrated over a wide number of issues within law, business, and allied areas.
The areas chosen for study have been thoroughly examined in collaboration with both universities and employers, as well as both legal and business organisations.
This course aims to provide you with knowledge of the key areas of both business and law subjects essential to a business and management environment.
You will gain familiarity with institutions and procedures in business management and law together with an understanding of how law and business fit together and operate. Throughout the course you will demonstrate progression and develop the ability to apply knowledge to problem situations and provide solutions to unresolved debates demonstrated over a wide number of issues within law, business and allied areas.
The subject areas of study have been carefully selected in collaboration with both schools, employers and representatives from legal and business organisations including the Birmingham Law society.
Support is available for all for students and this is an area of pride for the Faculty; there is a supportive culture with a large team of academic and student support staff to provide excellent help with your studies, together with a welcoming academic environment, lecture rooms and facilities including our mock courtroom and legal advice centre.
Our teaching is research-led ensuring that students’ learning is focused on the latest debates in policy and practice in the subject areas being studied.
Facilities
The School is based in the University's contemporary Mary Seacole Building (MH) and benefits from a range of specialist facilities to help you study.
Our large lecture theatre and all of our teaching rooms are equipped with high-tech audio visual equipment, giving you a comfortable and stimulating environment in which to learn. You can also enjoy our dedicated social learning space. Find out more.
We pride ourselves on our supportive culture with a large team of support staff to provide excellent pastoral care and support with a welcoming academic environment in which to undertake your degree.
“I chose to study law at Wolverhampton because I visited the School and was impressed by the helpfulness and enthusiasm of all the staff.”
“There are many good points about the courses including the excellent teaching, the support provided by staff and the international mix of students. The facilities are also very good especially the Learning Centres.”
“During my time as a student I enjoyed being a member of the Student Law Societies, attending debates and the annual ball as well as taking part in the Mooting. I also enjoyed the speakers that visited eg, David Blunkett and Judge Michael Fysch QC.”
Steven Gallagher, LLB(Hons); LLM; Barrister, now working in City University Hong Kong
“While studying here in the city of Wolverhampton I found the location to be brilliant – being in the city centre, public transport was easily accessible, especially coming from Birmingham every day.”
The BA (Hons) Business and Law is a popular course within the School of Law Social Sciences & Communications and is based on the study of what are considered essential modules for this area of specialism. It was first developed as a collaborative programme between the University of Wolverhampton Business School, the School of Law, Social Sciences & Communications and SCOPE City University Hong Kong and is now offered in the UK and also continues to be offered in Hong Kong as a ‘Top-up’ degree for the City University programme of study.
In the recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) the School’s average ranking was the joint highest ranking of all new universities within the Region with 65% of law staff ranked at an international level or above. It was also rated as Excellent for business and management studies in the Sunday Times University Guide in 2007.
Mooting and other legal skills competitions provide the UK students the opportunity to experience what it is like to be a lawyer. Also, a purpose built courtroom gives you a taste of life in a real court. with purpose-built legal equipment and state of the art acoustics. There are also regular visits to The Inns of Court, Houses of Parliament as well as career talks from local firms, police, and other relevant organisations.
The BA(Hons) Business and Law programme can be studied full time (UK), or by intensive block delivery (Hong Kong).
Graduates may enter a range of occupations including those closely aligned to the subject discipline including; Management, Finance, Marketing, Trading Standards, Health & Safety, Local Authority, Civil Service, Banking, Insurance or work in public or private sector management. Graduates may also opt to continue their study undertaking a postgraduate degree i.e. LLM Common Professional Examination and the Legal Practice Course (LPC).
Many of our graduates have gone on to become lawyers, although as well as the list above, you could also consider careers in banking, finance, insurance or work in public and private sector management.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the issues involved in business and the management of organisations including their external environments and the interrelationships and interconnectedness between these areas.
Demonstrate the ability to evaluate the issues surrounding effective business policy and strategies including those covering markets, customers, finance and pervasive areas such as globalisation and corporate social responsibility showing awareness of relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.
Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts, principles, theories and procedures of business and the fundamental doctrines, sources and principles which underpin the Law of England and Wales including how it relates to ethics and the concept of justice and the institutions within which the law is administered and how Law is made and developed.
Apply knowledge to problem situations and demonstrate the ability to provide solutions to unresolved issues over a wide range of legal and business matters demonstrating critical thinking analysis and synthesis.
Demonstrate a range of intellectual and practical business and legally focused skills including communication and research skills, recording and summarising information together with argument analysis and commentary.
Act independently in planning and managing tasks with limited guidance; presenting information including quantitative and qualitative data and numerical data (where relevant) with analysis in a form appropriate to the intended audience.
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Human Resource Management and Law
BA (Hons)
Human Resource Management and Law
Human resources, Law
The BA (Hons) Human Resource Management (HRM) and Law degree aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of law and the legal aspects of human resource management and human resource theories and their strategic applications to firms and organisations operating within a changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches and learning techniques the course intends to equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in human resource management with additional legal knowledge to enhance their abilities within this chosen area of employment.
Students will acquire both people management and legally-focused skills which will be attractive to employers at a local, national and international level. Students will gain the ability to act independently in planning and managing tasks using resources to retrieve and evaluate information; and to apply the findings of such work to the solution of human resource management and legal problems.
Throughout your time spent studying for a BA (Hons) Human Resource Management and Law you will undertake lectures, seminars, workshops, use on-line learning facilities and other forms of technology-supported learning to gain knowledge of the legal and human resource management systems, familiarity with legal and institutions and procedures, and gain an understanding of the principles and values in a range of topics allied to Human Resource Management.
You should be able to apply knowledge to problem situations and demonstrate the ability to provide solutions; be able to evaluate law and Human Resource Management procedures both independently and in relation to other perspectives. Through learned research techniques you will be able to identify and use primary sources and journals relevant to topics under study and be able to act independently in planning and managing tasks and demonstrate proficiency in the use of ICT and technology supported learning.
The nature of the degree means that graduates may enter a range of alternative occupations including: Management, Legal Executive, Police, Trading Standards, Health & Safety, Personnel, Local Authority, or the Civil Service , as well as the traditional legal professions of Barrister or Solicitor following further courses of study the at the University of Wolverhampton or the Bar Professional Training Course.
You could also consider careers in banking, finance, insurance or work in public and private sector management. Alternatively you may wish to continue to study with us and undertake one of the with us or at another institution.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Be able to reflect on and understand social, political and cultural diversity.
Demonstrate knowledge of the legal system studied, including familiarity with its institutions and procedures and an understanding of how law fits together and operates in comparable jurisdictions.
Be able to apply a critical approach to methods of enquiry and evaluation in a social policy context.
Be able to evaluate law both independently in terms of doctrinal coherence and in relation to other policy perspectives which have been taught specifically.
Be able to act independently in planning and managing tasks with limited guidance in areas which they have studied and will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of IT and engage with blended and technology supported learning.
Be able to apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and policy outcomes.
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Social Policy and Law
BA (Hons)
Social Policy and Law
Law, Sociology social policy and criminology
The BA (Hons) Law and Social Policy course aims to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of legal aspects and implications of social policy affecting today’s society, the theories and their strategic applications operating within a changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches and learning techniques the course intends to equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills and an awareness in preparation for a career within this sphere with the added legal knowledge to enhance their abilities within this chosen area of employment.
Studying Law and Social Policy gives students an excellent opportunity to gain an indepth knowledge of the legal system alongside a clear understanding of a range of social issues and problems that shape wider society.
Mooting and other legal skills competitions provide the opportunity to experience what it is like to be a lawyer. Also, a purpose built courtroom gives you a taste of life in a real court. with purpose-built legal equipment and special acoustics.
There are also regular visits to The Inns of Court, Houses of Parliament as well as career talks from local firms, police, and other relevant organisations.
The diverse nature of the degree means that graduates enter a range of occupations including: Legal Executive, Police, Trading Standards, Welfare Advice, Health & Safety, Personnel, Accountant, Local Authority, Civil Service etc.,
Many of our graduates have gone on to become lawyers, although as well as the list above, you could also consider careers in banking, finance, insurance or work in public and private sector management.
It is possible to continue your studies through post-graduate courses related to Law or Social Policy.
As a graduate of this course you will be able to demonstrate:
Be able to reflect on and understand social, political and cultural diversity.
Gain knowledge of the legal system studied, including familiarity with its institutions and procedures and an understanding of how law fits together and operates in comparable jurisdictions.
Be able to apply a critical approach to methods, enquiry and evaluation in a social policy context.
Be able to evaluate law both independently in terms of doctrinal coherence and in relation to other policy perspectives which have been taught specifically
Be able to act independently in planning and managing tasks with limited guidance in areas which they have studied and will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of ICT and engage with blended and technology supported learning.
Be able to apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and policy outcomes
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Fire and Rescue
BSc (Hons)
Fire and Rescue
The BSc (Hons) Fire & Rescue degree is a vocationally focussed programme intended to prepare students for employment within the fire & rescue services and enhancing existing members of the emergency services career prospects and professional skills. It will enable students to critically assess the operational requirements of industrial and local authority fire and rescue services through a problem-solving approach and present the outcomes in a structured and coherent manner.
Developed in conjunction with UK Fire and Rescue Services, this vocational degree offers a well-balanced and highly relevant professional programme of study for students intending to seek a career in the fire and rescue services, in local authority fire and rescue services or in airports and industrial fire sectors. The degree contains a number of engineering and science, management and operational modules including fire engineering science, chemistry and leadership and command studies.
A number of services contribute to the curriculum design and content and the programme will include a ‘guest lecture’ series during which students will be expected to engage in discussion and debate with leading fire and rescue experts on current practice and policy.
This award is specifically and uniquely designed to equip students for a future career as a professional fire fighter. The professionally focused nature of this programme is designed to not only provide knowledge and skills sufficient to seek employment in the fire and rescue services, but to also establish a firm foundation upon which to build a career. You are encouraged during the three years of study, to become a community safety volunteer, Young Firefighters Association (YFA) instructor or an on-call (retained) firefighter of a local fire and rescue service. This will enable you to build up a portfolio of academic and practical achievements to enhance your opportunities for a career in the fire service.
Successful completion of this award will equip you for a professional career in the fire and rescue services. You will be expected to engage in a series of highly relevant extra-curricular activities that will allow you to apply your knowledge to practical situations. In addition, all courses provide the academic background and scholarship necessary for postgraduate study at both Masters and Doctoral level.
The degree is accredited by the Institution of Fire Engineers. Upon graduation, students are eligible to apply to become members of the Institution (MIFE)
As a graduate of this course you will be able to demonstrate:
Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to graduate employment within the fire and rescue services and related areas, for example aviation/commercial / industrial fire & rescue sector;
Demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts and theoretical positions that have been developed, or are developing, within the fire & rescue professions;
Demonstrate a critical and reflective approach to the academic and practical application of fire & rescue theories and practices;
Utilise a broad range of transferable skills, both personal and academic, enabling the individual to maximise graduate employment within the fire & rescue sector;
Build effective presentation, personal and social qualities to become a confident, digitally literate and enterprising graduate; and
Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards within the fire & rescue sector and recognise their obligations to the ‘profession’ and society.
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Civil Protection & Leadership
University Statement of Preparatory Studies
Pre-Masters in Civil Protection and Leadership
The International Academy is accredited by the British Council (Accreditation UK) for the quality of English Language provision.
As a student on this 6 or 12 month Pre-Master's course in Civil Protection and Leadership , you will develop;
a strong foundation for study in your chosen subject area
academic language and research skills which will help you think critically, become independent learners and successfully articulate your views
subject-specific skills that will enhance your learning and aid you in further study
lifelong learning skills which will enable you to contribute to society at large
In this course, you will study a mixture of subject specific modules and more general modules that will deepen your English language and learning skills appropriate for higher education.
You will study a mixture of subject specific modules and more general modules that will deepen your English language and learning skills appropriate for higher education.
Depending on the subject of study, you may undertake any of the following:
Reading – both core and supplementary reading from books, journals and electronic sources
Case Analysis – to look at the application of theory and practice, to identify problems and recommend solutions.
Group discussions – on provided themes to draw out and share personal experiences and learning amongst the wider group.
Student presentations/student led seminars.
Problem-based learning approaches.
Lectures and workshops.
Group and individual tutorials
Personal reflection.
Group role play and project work.
Assessment preparation and feedback.
Individual and group presentations.
Peer feedback
Laboratory based practicals
A range of assessment methods are used, depending on your subject. They may include:
Case study analysis
Essays
Examinations and in-class tests
Exhibitions
Lab reports
Oral presentations, both individual and group
Portfolios
Projects
Research journals
Studio practice
Written reports, both individual and group.
The Pre-Masters course will enable you to develop your academic English language ability while building up knowledge, expertise and academic credits in your subject area, to the point where you are ready to enter postgraduate study.
The subject modules have been carefully selected to allow progression to specific Masters programmes.
Working together with UK students on your subject modules will help you integrate more fully into the life of the University, before you begin your postgraduate degree.
The University of Wolverhampton has invested significantly in its teaching facilities, and receives consistently high student satisfaction ratings with regard to learning resources and IT infrastructure. This course will provide you with the skills you need to fully exploit our excellent resources.
Following successful completion of the Pre-Master's in Civil Protection and Leadership, you may progress onto the following Masters course at the University of Wolverhampton, subject to professional body requirements (or a course at another UK University which recognises the programme):
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Identify key concepts and theories appropriate to your chosen subject context.
Address complex problems using techniques of analysis and enquiry appropriate to your discipline.
Demonstrate a range of transferable skills appropriate to your chosen Masters course and subsequent career, including: communication skills, the ability to initiate and carry out projects independently, and digital/information literacy.
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Law
University Statement of Preparatory Studies
Pre-Masters in Law
The International Academy is accredited by the British Council (Accreditation UK) for the quality of English Language provision.
As a student on this 6 or 12 month Pre-Masters course in Law, you will develop;
a strong foundation for study in your chosen subject area
academic language and research skills which will help you think critically, become independent learners and successfully articulate your views
subject-specific skills that will enhance your learning and aid you in further study
lifelong learning skills which will enable you to contribute to society at large
In this course, you will study a mixture of subject specific modules and more general modules that will deepen your English language and learning skills appropriate for higher education.
The Pre-Masters course will enable you to develop your academic English language ability while building up knowledge, expertise and academic credits in your subject area, to the point where you are ready to enter postgraduate study.
The subject modules have been carefully selected to allow progression to specific Masters programmes.
Working together with UK students on your subject modules will help you integrate more fully into the life of the University, before you begin your postgraduate degree.
The University of Wolverhampton has invested significantly in its teaching facilities, and receives consistently high student satisfaction ratings with regard to learning resources and IT infrastructure. This course will provide you with the skills you need to fully exploit our excellent resources.
Following successful completion of the Pre-Masters in Law, you may progress onto one of the following Masters courses at the University of Wolverhampton, subject to professional body requirements (or a course at another UK University which recognises the programme):
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Identify key concepts and theories appropriate to your chosen subject context.
Address complex problems using techniques of analysis and enquiry appropriate to your discipline.
Demonstrate a range of transferable skills appropriate to your chosen Masters course and subsequent career, including: communication skills, the ability to initiate and carry out projects independently, and digital/information literacy.
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Legal Practice Course
LLM
Legal Practice Course
The LLM Legal Practice Course (LLM LPC) aims to prepare you for practice as a trainee solicitor and to provide you with a solid foundation for subsequent practice as a solicitor. This course, which can be studied full-time or part-time, is a key part of the vocational stage of training to become a solicitor for graduates or members or Fellows of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives who have completed the academic stage of legal training. Students will receive a Postgraduate Certificate in Legal Practice upon successful completion of Stage One only. Students that complete both Stage One and Stage Two will be completed with the full award of Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
The course emphasises and develops the skills which are required for a successful career in practice, and it must be successfully completed prior to the commencement of a training contract.
Additionally, the course will provide you with the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge of an area of chosen legal interest through completion of a Master's-level dissertation.
Students are supported in their search for employment with a dedicated careers tutor and a number of initiatives throughout the academic year. We have strong links with both local and national firms and are engaged with the local legal community with visiting lectures from local firms on a regular basis.
“I recall from my own time studying the LPC at the University of Wolverhampton that the University had close links with local solicitors and law firms. I found these links useful because local solicitors would often attend the University to give guest lectures and career talks. As an aspiring solicitor at the time I remember that this gave me invaluable insight into life as a solicitor and hearing from practising solicitors helped me to really believe that I too could qualify as a solicitor! Now that I am a qualified and practising solicitor, as alumni of the University I find it extremely rewarding to have maintained links with the University, which offers me opportunities to speak to current students about life as a solicitor. I know from first-hand experience how useful such access can be and I hope that any insight I can give about my own story and how the University of Wolverhampton prepared me for life as a solicitor helps and inspires current students.” Darren Cox. Aluni and Associate Solicitor at Thursfields Solicitors.
LPC students will have the opportunity to participate in mentoring schemes, to attend the University’s Law Careers Fair and to attend practitioner presentations and workshops.
Zainab Katiin studied LLM Legal Practice, and is now a business development manager and solicitor.
The law school has a history of trianing many solictiros and lawyers including Olapeju Adenuga and Tan Ikram.
Facilities
The School is based in the University's contemporary Mary Seacole Building (MH) and benefits from a range of specialist facilities to help you study.
Our large lecture theatre and all of our teaching rooms are equipped with high-tech audio visual equipment, giving you a comfortable and stimulating environment in which to learn. You can also enjoy our dedicated social learning space. Find out more.
At Wolverhampton Law School the LPC is structured to cater for students who wish to enter either general or commercial practice.
During Stage One, which runs from September to February, you will study the core practice areas whilst developing key legal skills you will need in practice. You will then choose three of a range of elective subjects, either linked to your chosen career path or to keep your options open, during Stage Two from March to June.
LPC students have a specially designated resources room with access to practitioner texts and reference materials. You will also have access to online practitioner reference materials and resources such as precedents, statutes, and legal databases.
You can apply and develop your legal knowledge and skills by volunteering as a student legal adviser in the University's acclaimed Legal Advice Centre, assisting members of the public with legal queries.
Our LPC has excellent academic staff and course teams who will make every effort to ensure that each student gets the support they need.
Vocational Electives, these include, Commercial Law, Insolvency Law and Practice, Commercial Property Law, Employment, Family Law and Practice, Personal Injury and Litigation and Immigration and Welfare Laware provided at Stage 2 of the course. The choice of electives offered provides a balance between 'High Street' private client and “Commercial” areas of practice. Electives will run provided there are sufficient selection to make the module viable pedagogically.
The addition of a Master's-level dissertation will give students the opportunity to obtain a higher level Master's degree qualification, and gain specialised knowledge and insight into an area of law relevant to their intended legal practice.
There will be five skills assessments and the Solicitors’ Accounts Exam during Stage 1. These, together with a mock assessment opportunity, are usually held on Fridays.
Below list the legal skills, professional conduct and solicitors accounts, core subject modules that make up Stage 1 of the LPC. In addition, information on the dissertation module that makes up the LLM Award.
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The course is delivered through a mixture of large group sessions (where the whole student cohort is taught together), small group sessions (typically comprising 15-20 students), online video presentations and exercises, in-class role-playing and directed independent study.
The LPC is designed to give students a strong foundation for general legal practice. Therefore, equal weight is given to the core practice areas of business law and practice, Property Law, and Practice and Litigation.
The course can be studied full-time in the day or part-time day or evening basis (with occasional Saturday attendance) to meet students’ individual needs.
Students are provided with textbooks and practice-based materials for each element of the course.
The LLM Legal Practice Course (LLM LPC) aims to prepare you for practice as a trainee solicitor and to provide you with a solid foundation for subsequent practice as a solicitor. You will normally need to complete it prior to commencement of a training contract.
The Learning Outcomes of the Legal Practice Course are stipulated by the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority (SRA) in the Legal Practice Course Outcomes 2011, available on the SRA website.
At the end of the course, successful students should be able, under appropriate supervision, to:
research and apply knowledge of the law and legal practice accurately and effectively;
identify the client's objectives and different means of achieving those objectives and be aware of the financial, commercial and personal priorities and constraints to be taken into account the costs, benefits and risks involved in transactions or courses of action;
perform the tasks required to advance transactions or matters;
understand the key ethical requirements contained in the SRA Principles of Regulation and Code of Conduct, understand where these may impact and be able to apply them in context;
demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and skills in the areas of:
Professional Conduct and Regulation;
The core practice areas of Business Law and Practice, Property Law and Practice, Litigation and the areas of wills and administration of estates and taxation; and
The course skills of Practical Legal Research, Writing, Drafting, Interviewing and Advising, and Advocacy.
Students should also be able to transfer skills learnt in one context to another;
6. demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and skills in the three areas covered by their choice of electives, and
7. reflect on their learning and identify their learning needs
In addition, by completing the Master's level dissertation, students will:
8a. demonstrate knowledge and the ability to critically analyse a range of essential legal topics to enhance their understanding of contemporary legal issues and the inter-relationship between law and social co-existence;
8b. demonstrate critical awareness of current problems and developments in highly relevant areas of national or international legal interest;
8c. demonstrate self-direction, independent learning, and originality in tackling, solving, and furthering their autonomy in the study of complex legal themes;
8d. use a range of specialist and transferable skills enabling them to maximise employment opportunities in circumstances requiring sound judgement and personal responsibility; and
8e. undertake research based on an understanding of research methodologies and advanced scholarship.
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Policing and Intelligence
BSc (Hons)
Policing and Intelligence
The course has been designed to give each student various options for their future career in law enforcement. There are two themes running throughout the degree; policing and intelligence.
This award is about ‘policing’ and ‘intelligence’ but not just the operational side to policing. Your programme of study will address a wide array of occupations beyond the police force which require graduates with an in depth knowledge of intelligence and analysis, forensic investigative skills, digital policing, knowledge of criminal law, knowledge of intelligence relating to various aspects of terrorism and counter terrorism, appreciation of mental health, cyber security and wider understanding of the social context in which policing is conducted.
The professionally focused nature of this programme is designed not only to provide knowledge and skills sufficient to gain employment in policing and other security and law enforcement areas, but to also establish a firm foundation upon which to build a career.
This course has been developed in conjunction with Schools across the University, with contributions from the Schools of Law, Historical and Political Studies, Health and Wellbeing; Applied Science and the Business School.
Subject specific skills, such as knowledge of police procedure and evidence, mental health issues, intelligence and analysis, police ethics and management and leadership will be covered and will be complemented by the type of transferable key skills that are highly valued by employers in the graduate job market, including the ability to present and develop a cohesive argument, IT skills, research and problem-solving skills, communication skills and working as part of a team.
The course has been designed to give each student various options for their future career in law enforcement, allowing them to choose modules which have been developed by academics across the University. For example, criminology is the study of how crime is defined, why some people commit crime, what happens when they do, and the prevention and deterrence of criminal behaviour. The theories and practices of police investigation are central to this.
During the course, students will study criminological theories and gain an understanding of how to conduct inquiries to ascertain if an offence has been committed, to identify who is responsible, and to gather admissible evidence. In addition to these policing areas, optional modules have been included to allow students to follow specific ‘pathways’. Two specific routes are the ‘forensics’ pathway and a ‘cyber’ pathway; students will be able to choose option modules at all three levels of their degree that will enable them to specialise in these fields.
The ‘forensics’ pathway will be particularly beneficial to future police officers and civilian investigators since an understanding of the methods and weaknesses of forensic science can assist with case preparation and inter-agency working (Devlin and Dodd, 2017).
Separately, the ‘cyber’ pathway is designed to reflect the growing need for digital data and cyber security specialists within the policing organisation as technology continues to evolve rapidly (Marshall, 2016; Burton, 2018). There is an increasing need for graduates with computer science and data analysis skills (ibid), which the pathway will help to provide.
The University has been delivering policing degrees for over a decade. The research-led teaching ensures that you will be learning about the very latest debates in policy and practice.
Successful completion of this award may lead to a career in the police service as an operational officer or as support staff as an intelligence and crime analyst. However this degree does not limit employability to these roles. The degree develops skills which are appropriate to a range of law enforcement and security roles including investigation within branches of Revenue and Customs, Immigration, Social Security Services; Health and Safety Executive; Environmental Health; private security sector; forensic accountancy and allied or related areas. Whether or not you pursue a vocation in policing, this degree will provide you with a set of intellectual, social and practical skills, as well as knowledge that many employers find attractive.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to demonstrate :
Knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to graduate specifically to employment within policing or intelligence and related areas
Critical awareness of social, political and cultural diversity in the context of policing, intelligence and the wider criminal justice area
Understanding of the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, responses to crime, policing and intelligence.
Ability to undertake research and communicate the findings of research appropriately.
Application of theory to real world practice of policing, intelligence and related areas.
The ability to act independently managing their own learning and critically reflect upon their own learning.
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International Business Law
LLM
International Business Law
Law
You will gain a critical understanding of contemporary issues in international business law.
The course will enable you to acquire and develop enhanced analytical, critical, communication and presentational skills appropriate to postgraduate level study in the context of their mandatory and optional modules, and to become familiar with the central problems of research in these areas;
You will appreciate the roles of both national and international law in the development and application of International Business Law.
This course equips students with legal knowledge that is required to deal with an increasing number of global issues relating to law and business.
On completion of the course, students will be able to understand cross border jurisdiction issues thereby increasing their employability from an international perspective. Students will understand the different international organisations that regulate law and business.
Facilities
The School is based in the University's contemporary Mary Seacole Building (MH) and benefits from a range of specialist facilities to help you study.
Our large lecture theatre and all of our teaching rooms are equipped with high-tech audio visual equipment, giving you a comfortable and stimulating environment in which to learn. You can also enjoy our dedicated social learning space. Find out more.
1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems in the area of International Business Law as well as a conceptual understanding that enables the student;
to evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in global business and law; and,
to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses.
2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of contemporary legal issues in international business.
3. Critically evaluate the impact of the law and principles both at the domestic and international level.
4. Exercise advanced analytical, critical and communication skills.
5. Demonstrate an enhanced ability to research and present legal assessments and to present an advanced research dissertation.
6. Demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline.
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Law and Human Resource Management
LLM
Law and Human Resource Management
Law
This course is designed to provide you with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in the areas of law and human resource management to enable you to enhance your employability within the legal and business sectors. This qualification will be relevant to both national and international environments given the unique design of our programme. The course is intellectually stimulating and upon completion you will have the skills, knowledge and understanding to apply to real work situations in human resource management, business, commercial or legal sectors.
The course adopts an interdisciplinary approach that will help you to develop your own understanding of complex and challenging business environments. The course programme is designed to provide you with legal and management knowledge and skills; including coverage on how organisations respond to changing environments, both nationally and internationally, also skills employed by leaders and managers to manage change. Skills development includes interpretation and analysis of quantitative data and numerical information for analytical and management purposes. In relation to the dissertation, you will be expected to undertake this in an area of legal studies or legal aspects of human resources.
The aims of the course include, giving you a critical understanding of contemporary issues in law and human resource management, including techniques and skills of dispute resolution, in particular negotiation and mediation.
You will learn to understand the needs of others and empathy towards them; sensitivity to diversity in people and in different situations. This course will aim to enable you to acquire and develop enhanced skills to be able to think critically and be creative; organise thoughts, analyse, synthesise, critically appraise and use quantitative skills to interpret financial and numerical data for analytical and management purposes; giving you an appreciation of how the law impacts on human resource management both nationally and internationally.
Ultimately the course is designed to enhance your transferable skills thereby benefitting your future employment prospects.
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems in the area of Law and Human Resource Management, as well as a conceptual understanding that enables you:
to evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in the subject disciplines; and
to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of contemporary issues in law and /or human resource management.
Critically evaluate the impact of Law and Human Resource Management principles and issues for national and international business.
Exercise advanced analytical, critical, numerical and communication skills and to be able to share knowledge.
Demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline.
Demonstrate an enhanced ability to research, critically review appropriate or relevant source materials and present knowledge and understanding through a postgraduate dissertation.
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Pre-Masters in Engineering
University Statement of Preparatory Studies
Pre Masters in Engineering
The International Academy is accredited by the British Council (Accreditation UK) for the quality of English Language provision.
As a student on this 12 month Pre-Masters course in Engineering, you will develop;
a strong foundation for study in your chosen subject area
academic language and research skills which will help you think critically, become an independent learner and successfully articulate your views
In this course, you will study a mixture of subject specific modules and more general modules that will deepen your English language and Higher Education learning skills. The subject modules are principally set at NQF level six, but may include an essential skills module from level 5. The English language modules will include a focus on your subject context.
These will develop your capabilities to study in your chosen subject, at a level that will enable you to begin a postgraduate degree at the University of Wolverhampton or another UK University which recognises the programme.
Depending on the subject of study, you may undertake any of the following:
Reading – both core and supplementary reading from books, journals and electronic sources
Case Analysis – to look at the application of theory and practice, to identify problems and recommend solutions.
Group discussions – on provided themes to draw out and share personal experiences and learning amongst the wider group.
Student presentations/student led seminars.
Problem-based learning approaches.
Lectures and workshops.
Group and individual tutorials
Personal reflection.
Group role play and project work.
Assessment preparation and feedback.
Individual and group presentations.
Peer feedback
Laboratory based practicals
There are two types of assessment used on this course:
Formative assessment will help you to understand the requirements and expectations of your course of study. Advice will be given on how you can improve your performance.
Summative assessment is marked against published learning outcomes and assessment criteria. If you pass your summative assessments, you will be able to progress to your Master’s degree.
A range of assessment methods are used, depending on your subject. They may include:
Case study analysis
Essays
Examinations and in-class tests
Lab reports
Oral presentations, both individual and group
Portfolios
Projects
Research journals
Written reports, both individual and group
The Pre-Masters course will enable you to develop your academic English language ability while building up knowledge, expertise and academic credits in your subject area, to the point where you are ready to enter postgraduate study.
Working together with UK students on your subject modules will help you integrate more fully into the life of the University, before you begin your postgraduate degree.
The University of Wolverhampton has invested significantly in its teaching facilities, and receives consistently high student satisfaction ratings with regard to learning resources and IT infrastructure. This course will provide you with the skills you need to fully exploit our excellent resources.
Depending on which Pre-Masters route you have completed, you may progress onto one of the following MSc courses at the University of Wolverhampton (or a similar course at another UK University which recognises the programme):
The aim of this course is to allow successful candidates to progress onto a Master's course in their chosen area at the University of Wolverhampton or at another UK University which recognises the programme. This will enchance employment opportunities in the future.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Identify key concepts and theories appropriate to your chosen subject context.
Address complex problems using techniques of analysis and enquiry appropriate to your discipline.
Demonstrate a range of transferable skills appropriate to your chosen Masters course and subsequent career, including: communication skills, the ability to initiate and carry out projects independently, and digital/information literacy.
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Marketing
CIM Certificate
Professional Marketing
Business and management, Marketing
The Professional Certificate in Marketing gives you the practical skills and knowledge to devise and execute marketing activities and gain marketing credibility. It also aims to provide a practical insight into the principles and application of marketing at a tactical level.
The syllabus reflects the changing issues and practices within marketing, and employers' views of marketing in today's business environment. The qualification is ideal for junior marketers, those working in marketing support roles (such as personal assistants), or if marketing plays some part in your current job description. the course can also benefit individuals in more senior roles particularly from small and medium sized enterprises where marketing is only part of the role.
This programme is run throughout the academic year and students can join at three different points to start selected modules. For further information please contact course leader Dr Emma Edwards on E.C.Edwards@wlv.ac.uk.
What will I study
This qualification consists 3 modules of study. You can expect to study one module each semester for qualification in two years or two modules per semester for qualification in one year.
Start date: September, January and April. Please contact E.C.Edwards@wlv.ac.uk for forthcoming deadlines
The University of Wolverhampton Business school is a Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) accredited study centre.
This qualification is aimed at those who are working in supporting marketing roles, usually within the marketing function, but also targets individuals in more senior roles, particularly in SMEs, where marketing is only a part of what they do.
The qualification provides a practical insight into the principles and application of marketing at a tactical level and aims to advance marketing knowledge and accelerate career progression.
Typical profiles of people who might take this qualification could include:
Marketing assistants
Marketing co-ordinators
Marketing executives
Marketing managers in SMEs without formal marketing qualifications
Non-marketers with aspirations to work in marketing
Existing marketers wanting to become more specialist with their knowledge
The ability to
Understand the function and fundamentals of marketing in some depth
Know the many different ways of understanding and communicating with with customers
Understand your organisation's marketing environment
Apply practical knowledge which includes the collecting and analysing of data and the establishment of marketing budgets.
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Marketing
CIM Diploma
Professional Marketing
Business and management, Marketing
This course is ideal for marketers who are concerned with managing the marketing process at an operational level, as well as those looking to build on their knowledge with a future marketing management role in mind. You can achieve an internationally recognised and acclaimed professional qualification, and become an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing. You gain the marketing skills you need at an operational level to maximise opportunities for your company. The course focuses on the practical application of the latest marketing theories and strategies in areas such as marketing planning, market research and marketing management. Successful completion offers the principal entry route to the Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing including Chartered Status.
The University of Wolverhampton Business School is an accredited tuition and examination centre, and all CIM examinations can be sat at our Wolverhampton City campus.
This programme is run throughout the academic year and students can join at three allocated different points to start selected modules. For mor information please contact course leader Dr Emma Edwards on E.C.Edwards@wlv.ac.uk
Start date: three points during the academic year. Please contact E.C.Edwards@wlv.ac.uk for forthcoming deadlines
Studying my CIM Level 6 diploma at the University of Wolverhampton has been great. Our lecturer Monica has been very supportive and I’ve learned a lot while on her course. The structure has helped me develop my knowledge on marketing planning and strategy in a variety of areas including innovation and sustainability. I would highly recommend this course to people that are looking to take their marketing experience to management level. Andrew Simms, Group Marketing Executive
The University of Wolverhampton Business School is one of the Chartered Institute of Marketing Accredited Study Centres.
This course is ideal for Marketers with operational , supervisory or managerial responsibilities with a view to moving up to a managerial role. This course also allows you to progress to the CIM Chartered Marketer status.
The ability to
1 Evaluate the role of the marketing planning process and implementation in a range of marketing contexts.
2. Develop and manage a brand and product portfolio in the context of the organisation's marketing strategies and objectives.
3. Recommend how a marketing function should be structured to deliver competitive advantage, marketing and organisational success.
4. Identify the organisation's information needs, scope of research projects and resource capability to underpin the development of a business case to support marketing projects.
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Marketing & Events Management
BA (Hons)
Marketing and Events Management
Increasingly, marketing and events are closely related, with events forming a key element of the marketing strategies of a number of organisations. Trade shows, product launches, conferences fundraising, public relations, are all evidence of external and internal marketing where event management (and the management of venues) are key responsibilities for marketing managers and illustrate the need for marketing managers to be competent and skilled in both marketing and event management.
BA (Hons) Marketing & Events Management will equip graduates with an events and marketing management portfolio of knowledge and skills so that they can consider the diverse work opportunities available in the events industry regionally, nationally and internationally. They will learn about the dynamic global marketplace within which the marketing and events operate, gain a working understanding of digital technologies and develop entrepreneurship and business skills that will help them to plan, organise, market and stage events.
The Marketing, Innovation, Leisure and Enterprise (MiLE) department has strong reputations in the subject disciplines of event management and marketing, based on a combination of the industry expertise and experience of MiLE department staff who have delivered a number of consultancy projects on behalf of organisations such as The NEC Group, further demonstrating our expertise around the management of venues. Courses are informed and endorsed by our research, publications, and engagement with professional bodies such as the Association for Events Management Education (AEME) and Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).
Our relationship with university venues: The Arena Theatre and The Performance Hub provide an alternative classroom which you will access as part of your course. Learning with us, you will engage with industry through application of learning to live events, field trips and guest lecturers. These resources and developments place MiLE in a very strong position to provide both practical experiences which underpin theoretical understanding and prepare you for the challenges of working in the dynamic event marketing environment.
Whilst studying with us in our new business school at the Wolverhampton Campus, you will learn about the global marketplace within which event venues operate, gain a working understanding of digital technologies, and develop entrepreneurship and business marketing skills that will help you to plan, organise, and market events.
A degree in Marketing and Events Management will prepare you for career opportunities in the events sector where you will be able to use a portfolio of marketing expertise and skills to inform the management of events and venues. Upon graduation students can expect to enter a number of roles in the events marketing sector: public, private or voluntary, gain career progression or set up their own events business. Opportunities can be found in a diversity of venues worldwide from management of venues and stadia, conferencing in hotels to staging corporate, local authority or charity events, arts and music festivals, or business start-up such as Wedding planning. Graduates of this award may also progress to our Marketing and Events postgraduate programmes.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Understand the role and scope of the events sector and critically analyse events and venues impact upon their environments and on regional, national and global culture.
To acquire industry knowledge and develop operational and entrepreneurial skills, relevant to employability and to the marketing, operation and management of events and venues.
Critically appraise the changing trends in the event and venue industry and their ability to attract and retain consumers and develop markets.
Evaluate problem solving techniques to analyse challenges and appropriate theoretical concepts and models to the marketing and management of venues, artists, performers, staff and consumers.
Develop critical awareness of and utilise digital technologies in learning environments and in the context of managing marketing for events and venues.
Critically evaluate the role of regional, national and global stakeholders and their impact on the structure and organisation of the events industry and on the management of venues.
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Marketing Management
MSc
Marketing Management
Marketing
The MSc Marketing Management course is aimed at graduates and practitioners who desire to enhance their knowledge and understanding of a range of current marketing thinking and techniques, to support and enhance careers within the profession. In the context of a highly dynamic environment where a complexity of factors, particularly technology and innovation, creates significant impact on marketing strategies, management, systems and functions, the programme seeks to develop key marketing skills which will support both entrepreneurial self-development and employment, and also meet the requirements of managers operating at a senior level. In order to provide students with maximum opportunity, where appropriate live case studies will form part or all of the assessment process, involving interaction with local business.
By the end of the programme students will have acquired high-level knowledge and understanding of marketing concepts and principles, theoretical and business tools and frameworks and applied analysis. The MSc Marketing Management syllabus covers both strategic and operational perspectives and places emphasis upon the practical use of the knowledge gained via the employment of both live and simulated case material.
Students will develop enhanced key skills in the identification and anticipation of current and future marketing needs in given contexts, formulating and managing research, in presentation skills, problem-solving and organising, managing group-based projects, information gathering and exchange, team working and leadership.
For graduates who are already in employment, the programme will enhance their academic and professional skills and understanding, thus enabling them to accelerate their careers within the organisation or, alternatively, seek employment in another organisation at a higher level.
If you undertake the full time MSc Marketing Management you are entitled to become affiliate members of the CIM during your time at the University of Wolverhampton and by doing so will attract a number of additional benefits.
At, or towards the end of the programme, you may wish to fully enrol with the Chartered Institute of Marketing and add a Professional qualification to your Masters award by taking and passing the remaining examinations for the Diploma in Professional Marketing. This would incur extra charges payable to the CIM.
There are a range of opportunities for you to engage in whilst studying your postgraduate course which are designed to enhance your employability. These include guest lectures, live case studies and a range of placement opportunities. The University of Wolverhampton Business School is a major contributor to the local provision and management of the Government-sponsored Business Support schemes, some of which place graduates, selected via a formal interview process, to assist SMEs on supervised projects. The Department of Marketing and Enterprise is a major participant in this scheme and MSc Marketing graduates who have demonstrated a high standard of educational achievement upon graduation are encouraged to apply for such opportunities. Additionally, the University facilitates a range of employment opportunities via its Careers and Employment Services:
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Marketing Management - Extended
MSc
Marketing Management - Extended
This course enables entry onto the MSc Marketing Management if you did not gain a first or second class honours at degree level (or equivalent). It will add to your existing skills and knowledge providing you with enhanced understanding and abilities which will prepare you for Masters courses.
The MSc Marketing Management course is aimed at graduates and practitioners who desire to enhance their knowledge and understanding of a range of current marketing thinking and techniques, to support and enhance careers within the profession. In the context of a highly dynamic environment where a complexity of factors, particularly technology and innovation, creates significant impact on marketing strategies, management, systems and functions, the programme seeks to develop key marketing skills which will support both entrepreneurial self-development and employment, and also meet the requirements of managers operating at a senior level. In order to provide students with maximum opportunity, where appropriate live case studies will form part or all of the assessment process, involving interaction with local business.
By the end of the programme students will have acquired high-level knowledge and understanding of marketing concepts and principles, theoretical and business tools and frameworks and applied analysis. The MSc Marketing Management syllabus covers both strategic and operational perspectives and places emphasis upon the practical use of the knowledge gained via the employment of both live and simulated case material
Students will develop enhanced key skills in the identification and anticipation of current and future marketing needs in given contexts, formulating and managing research, in presentation skills, problem-solving and organising, managing group-based projects, information gathering and exchange, team working and leadership.
For graduates who are already in employment, the programme will enhance their academic and professional skills and understanding, thus enabling them to accelerate their careers within the organisation or, alternatively, seek employment in another organisation at a higher level.
If you undertake the full time MSc Marketing Management you are entitled to become affiliate members of the CIM during your time at the University of Wolverhampton and by doing so will attract a number of additional benefits.
At, or towards the end of the programme, you may wish to fully enrol with the Chartered Institute of Marketing and add a Professional qualification to your Masters award by taking and passing the remaining examinations for the Diploma in Professional Marketing. This would incur extra charges payable to the CIM.
Ability to evaluate and plan at a professional and strategic level (i.e. formulate marketing strategy and plans).
Develop and implement a research proposal for investigating organisational & managerial problems within a marketing context. Recommend and justify a realistic course of action, for example a Strategic Marketing Plan or a Strategic Marketing Solution to a business problem, supported by appropriate justification and evidence, and to include an appropriate implementation dimension. The student will be expected to be able to communicate the results and conclusions of research and investigation via a variety of feedback and communication modes.
A comprehensive knowledge (including the use and limitations) of a range of techniques applicable to researching market environments and the understanding that enables an evaluation of methodologies, development of critiques and an ability to propose new hypotheses where appropriate.
A comprehensive knowledge (including the use and limitations) of a range of techniques applicable to researching market environments and the understanding that enables an evaluation of methodologies, development of critiques and an ability to propose new hypotheses where appropriate.
Research, critically examine, evaluate and interpret business, marketing and company data in order to produce a coherent report which incorporates reference to contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to the impact of strategic marketing on business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels. Define and assess the impact of internationalisation and globalisation on organisations’ marketing activities.
Synthesise a range of marketing theories and data to produce a coherent situation analysis. Critically analyse and evaluate a range of marketing situations regionally, nationally and internationally. Develop independent learning underpinned by previous experience; further own understanding and skill and communicate this to peers and tutors involved in that process through a variety of learning and assessment mechanisms.
Produce work of an appropriate professional standard in both content and appearance which demonstrates mastership via coherence of objectives, depth of subject research, critical analysis and evaluation, marketing knowledge and application resulting in an evidenced, relevant and useful conclusion.
Analyse the different approaches and techniques that facilitate detailed study at the postgraduate level in business and management issues.
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Politics and History
BA (Hons)
Politics and History
History politics and war studies
This comprehensive integrated joint course allows you to examine a wide range of themes and issues in the history and politics of Britain, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East from the sixteenth century to the present day. Focusing on the cultural, political, social and economic aspects of historical change, you will be encouraged to study particular areas of interest and controversy in depth.
In your studies, you will learn the essential techniques of critical analysis, research methods and the skills required for handling and processing information. You will also be given the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of different historical and political approaches through a varied and dynamic learning and teaching environment.
Using traditional and enhanced electronic forms of learning, the History and Politics degree enables you to achieve your full potential, developing the skills for successful study and future employment.
The course actively encourages intellectual curiosity and digital literacy and lets you apply the skills you have learned in the classroom to relevant work situations. Our graduates are in high demand and employers value the critical awareness, communication skills, initiative and organisational abilities the course instils in our students.
Studying Politics and History at the University of Wolverhampton means learning to critically investigate the political world we inhabit and how it came to be. This course adopts a global perspective, examining the histories of and connections between different parts of the world, including Britain, Europe, the Americas and South Asia.
With topics including class, gender, migration, youth culture, activism and empire, you will learn how to apply political theory in order to make a difference. The digital learning environment will equip you with information, materials and learning activities to support you in regular face-to-face seminars and workshops. In classes and assessed work, you will develop your skills of information gathering, critical thinking, analysis, interpretation and communication, which are essential for academic study and transferrable to graduate work in a wide range of fields.
This course actively encourages you to develop your own historical and political interests, you will gain breadth and depth of historical knowledge at the same time as developing the skills necessary to undertake your own research. In the process, the course aims to prepare you to apply your knowledge and skills to further study, a variety of graduate employment opportunities, and to be a critical and engaged global citizen.
The course aims to:
provide a learning experience in History and Politics which conforms to the national benchmarking standard
provide students with subject-specific and generic knowledge, experience and skills
prepare students for careers in which their skills can be applied directly
equip students with a range of key skills applicable to a wide variety of other careers commensurate with their graduate status
The Faculty of Social Sciences, in which History and Politics are based, has robust systems of student support, including the provision of `one to one’ study skills and academic counselling support.
Students graduating in Politics and History have gone on to do further Masters courses at Wolverhampton University. In recent years two History graduates have successfully completed PhDs at Wolverhampton University. Teaching, archival work and local government are common destinations of graduates in these subject areas.
On the completion of the course, the student should be able to demonstrate:
Identify and critically compare different concepts and methodologies used in both History and Politics.
Demonstrate an informed knowledge of the processes of continuity and change over an extended time-span as pertaining to the political history and institutions of the UK and one other area.
Engage critically with the major theoretical underpinnings and ideological traditions in History and Politics.
Demonstrate a proficiency in the generic and subject-specific skills used in the study of both subjects.
Use appropriate technologies in digitally literate and enterprising ways to support research, process data and produce written work and presentational material to a high quality.
Understand the value of civic responsibility in your outlook toward and relationships with others in an historical and global context.
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Politics and Philosophy
BA (Hons)
Politics and Philosophy
History politics and war studies
and presents to us the major preoccupations of human existence; what is the good life? How can we judge between right and wrong? For some traditions in philosophy the civic life or the life of the state was the way to operationalize the good life and to develop fully human potential. Therefore, the two subjects overlap and interconnect well in their consideration of how people should live and how they can come together as citizens.
Members of the Philosophy and Politics subject teams are active researchers and have published widely. This research underpins the curriculum and ensures an engagement with current developments in the disciplines.
You will learn to apply philosophical skills and techniques to practical reasoning in an imaginative way.
Both subjects are in the School of Law, Social Sciences and communications which have a strong tradition of pastoral support and counselling relating to academic skills.
Internationally renowned philosophers are invited under the Royal Institute of Philosophy public lecture series to deliver lectures. Comment from our External Examiner on provision:
For Philosophy:
"The curriculum is very well designed with material which meets the requirements of philosophical rigour and contemporary relevance. It is suitably orientated to cater for the interests of the students on the joint honours program. As in previous years it is evident that significant and sustained attention has been devoted to thinking about how to teach content in a way which encourages student engagement".
Politics and Philosophy graduates have gone on to pursue a variety of careers in the public and private sector. Several now work in journalism; others are employed as teachers and lecturers, while some have opted for postgraduate study at prestigious institutions throughout the world. Careers in local government, IT, media and campaigning are also pursued.
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
Organise (materials, time-frames, formats, etc.) and gather information from a variety of sources.
Employ a range of written, oral and digital resources in the research, articulation and presentation of scholarly and academic work;
Demonstrate a familiarity with specialised subject vocabularies, drawing connections between ideas, concepts, arguments and theories within Politics and Philosophy;
Display a critical self-awareness and openness to reasoned dialogue with others in a multi-cultural and international context whilst learning to act independently;
Demonstrate key employment skills (eg. self-management, IT, digital literacy, enterprise, working in groups);
Appreciate the historical development of the major traditions in Politics and Philosophy.
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Deaf Studies and Social Policy
BA (Hons)
Deaf Studies and Social Policy
Interpreting (BSL/English) and Deaf Studies, Sociology social policy and criminology
Students will be able to identify and understand the challenges faced in society when trying to adopt an inclusive approach to all aspects of life within a diverse society. They will have opportunities to consider a variety of issues and perspectives surrounding working with diverse groups, deaf people being considered in detail. Concepts of poverty, inclusion, social justice will be studied in relation to government response and policy. The course fosters cooperative and independent work as well as critical reflection. Students will be encouraged to develop effective communication in an interactive context utilising digital literacy.
Students are taught to understand the relationships between policy funding and provision with practical reference to diverse groups in society by investigating social fairness and justice.
Amongst diverse groups in society is the Deaf Community in the UK and students have the opportunity to learn British Sign Language, to appreciate notions of bilingualism and biculturalism by completing research for a voluntary agency.
As a priority, academic and pastoral support is provided by tutors from day one of the course. Peer mentoring offers an extra support mechanism. The course offers academic rigour and relevance to future professional life.
Comment from our External Examiner on provision:
For Social Policy:
"Three areas stand out. First, the enthusiasm and commitment of the course team is very impressive and one gets the feel of a student body that receives significant support. Second, the courses continue to have a strong contemporary orientation, with policy developments reflected quickly in course material. Third, the use of case study type assessment was particularly impressive".
You will have a real advantage when entering work because a degree in Deaf Studies and Social Policy will enable you to immediately enter a range of careers.
You can work directly in the Deaf Community or in Public Administration, Youth and Community Working, Housing and Health Service or in the Voluntary Sector. With further training you could become a teacher of a National Curriculum.
Other career destinations have included Communication Support, Key Skills Coordinator, NVQ Assessor, Lecturers, Researcher Roles and Local Authority positions in related fields.
Graduates go on to undertake post graduate diplomas such as Social Work and Audiology as well as Masters Degrees in Disabilities Studies, Speech & Language Therapy and Human Communications.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Demonstrate the ability to process and analyse and evaluate concepts and theories related to deafness and deaf peoples’ lives within the context of disability.
Effectively communicate in British Sign Language ( BSL) to intermediate level, supported by theoretical knowledge of BSL and Sign Linguistics utilising live communicative strategies as well as digital communication facilities.
Analyse inclusion concepts, theories and issues in a systematic way, identifying and reflecting on potential connections and discontinuities between aspects of subject knowledge and their application in social policies and concepts.
Reflect upon social, political and cultural diversity and apply a critical approach to methods of enquiry and evaluation in a social policy context.
Apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and critically asses policy intervention policy intervention.
Process and synthesise a range of relevant empirical data to present and justify your own chosen position.
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Politics and Social Policy
BA (Hons)
Politics and Social Policy
History politics and war studies, Sociology social policy and criminology
This wide-ranging and work-focused course provides an interdisciplinary study of Politics and Social Policy. Students will engage in debates around what we mean by a socially fair and just society, and the policies a government should pursue to achieve one. The degree will also help to explain important global phenomenon including recent events like the war on terror and the impact of the international economic crisis
The degree will allow students to develop an understanding of contemporary social problems, such as poverty, inequalities in health, and underachievement in schools and the policies in place to address these issues. Alongside this students will investigate the institutions, processes and procedures through which interests are expressed, the theories we use in understanding political activity, and the factors motivating and legitimising it. Teaching and learning is designed to support digital literacy. Students will acquire the skills necessary to gather evidence and apply theories to a range of social and political issues. Students are encouraged to share knowledge and be enterprising with their ideas. Global comparative perspectives are incorporated in the degree providing students with the opportunity to learn about society and politics in other countries.
The aims of the Politics and Social Policy degree are to examine and to investigate how citizens respond to the world they inhabit through advocacy, campaigning and protesting to try to effect social change and how they articulate these attempts.
This course will examine the relationship between government, society and citizens, with a particular focus on the most vulnerable in society. The course will explore how all aspects of policy are informed by political ideas, concepts and language. Competing conceptions and articulation of rights, citizenship, democracy and justice, fundamental to the study of Politics, implicitly or explicitly, inform attempts to reproduce or change how social policy is designed and delivered in areas such as housing, health and the environment. Therefore, the programme will examine how some voices within society come to dominate the policy environment, and the impact this privilege has on the design and implementation of policy.
Within th course you will analyse how the welfare state has fared after experiencing over a decade of austerity measures and will explore possible futures of welfare provision, tracing the increasing role of voluntary and private providers. The course will look at critical challenges to society, such as migration, affordable housing, climate change and persistent poverty, and explore how – and whether – policymakers have the ability and political will to address these challenges.
Whilst the events, experiences and case-studies that will be drawn on through the course will often reflect the UK context, this world view will be critiqued through the lens of historical and contemporary international influences, for example the legacy of colonialism and imperialism on British social policy or the limitations and challenges of globalisation and climate change. Therefore the course will highlight the connections between local, regional, national and international/global, and the impact these connections have on decision-making in UK society.
Practical Experience: An opportunity at each level of the course to undertake a placement module which will provide invaluable practical experience.
Pastoral support: We pride ourselves in our supportive culture with a large team of academic and student support staff to provide excellent pastoral care and support together with a welcoming academic environment in which to undertake your degree.
Research-led: Our research-led teaching ensures that you will be learning about the very latest debates in policy and practice.
Politics and Social Policy students are attracted to a wide range of jobs mostly in the public or not for profit sector. Careers in local and central Government, community projects, and policy writing and analysis are all open to graduates. All courses provide the academic background and scholarship necessary for postgraduate study at both Master's and Doctoral level.
At the end of this course, you, will be able to:
Apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and policy intervention.
Be able to identify and critically compare different concepts and methodologies used in Politics and Social Policy.
Have a knowledge of the political history and institutions of the UK and one other area.
Be familiar with the major ideological traditions in Politics.
Have developed critical and analytic skills in the study of Politics and Social Policy which contribute to graduate employability.
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Sociology
BA (Hons)
Sociology
Sociology social policy and criminology
This degree offers you the chance to analyse and understand the complexities of the global world in which we live.
During your studies, you will learn about the concepts, theories and methods essential to what we call a ‘sociological imagination’ – that special way of identifying, describing and understanding the nature of social life.
Over the course of your studies, you will develop critical understanding of a range of institutional conditions, cultural processes and social relations, within and across societies. In the course of learning selected ‘social facts’ of society, you will be able to apply those concepts, theories and methods that are unique to this exciting discipline.
Students are encouraged to share knowledge and be enterprising with their ideas in self-directed and cooperative learning activities. You will acquire the skills necessary to gather evidence and apply theories to a range of social issues, and to communicate your ideas through interpersonal and digitally literate ways. At each level of study you are given the opportunity to undertake accredited voluntary work in the local community or a work placement – an experience that broadens your sociological knowledge, deepens your appreciation of civic responsibility and enhances your opportunities for graduate employment.
Our teaching team are experts in their fields, publishing in internationally recognised journals and with internationally recognised publishers, who bring real experience to their teaching
We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse course, drawing on students’ lived experience and expertise
Our course covers a wide range of contemporary issues including the power of celebrity, environmental movements, nationality and globalization
We will support you, as learners, to engage with community-based learning, whether that is a school, a voluntary sector organisation, or the local council. These opportunities to gain experience in the ‘real’ world will not only embed your learning, through engaging with the lived experiences of people living with disadvantage and discrimination, but it will also support you to develop skills for the workplace
Our exciting new course offers you the opportunity to study the social world we inhabit and apply that knowledge to understand and address social issues through public sociology. What causes inequality, and what can be done to reduce it? How much power does the media have to shape public opinion and is this problematic? What is the importance of nations and nationalities in a global world? Why is the environment a topic that should be at the forefront of sociological thinking? How important is the body in the construction of our identity? How can we understand health and illness outcomes by ethnicity, gender, and even geographical location? A Sociology degree at The University of Wolverhampton enables us to consider these questions, and more, by examining the role of theory in empowering us to understand contemporary concerns at local, national, and international levels.
Community-Based Learning
The Sociology course will encourage you, as learners, to engage with community-based learning, whether that is a school, a voluntary sector organisation, or the local council. These opportunities to gain experience in the ‘real’ world will not only embed your learning, through engaging with the lived experiences of people living with disadvantage and discrimination, but it will also support you to develop skills for the workplace. These community-based experiences are embedded in the course as an accredited part of your learning experience.
'I consistently challenged myself during my studies on the University of Wolverhampton’s BA (Hons) Sociology and Politics. I reached personal landmarks and worked hard to overcome difficulties. My decision to remain at Wolverhampton for postgraduate study for the MA Applied Social Sciences has been marked by the unsurpassed support the department has provided me during my academic journey. I will be championing this further by continuing my education at PhD level at the University, having been offered a studentship by the Institute for Community Research and Development (ICRD). Since I started university in 2018, my capabilities have been recognised by the department, who have inspired me to be consistent and confident. I have managed to secure employment because of my graduate achievements and volunteering opportunities offered by the university. Eventually, I want to teach, support, and encourage students to achieve their ambitions, and give back the value that the department places on student support and empowerment.' – Christiane Jenkins, BA (Hons) Sociology and Politics
'As someone who was unsure whether university was for me, my time at the University of Wolverhampton confirmed that I had made the right decision. The staff were all supportive, friendly, welcoming and easily accessible for meetings to help with assignments and other tasks. All of the staff ensured that lectures were engaging and interesting and provided new knowledge and opportunities to research further. The wide range of module choices available across the Sociology course meant that the topics were diverse and engaging. The assignments that were given were also varied and this approach meant that different skills could be learnt and developed. The course allowed me to develop my knowledge and grow a deeper passion for researching in Sociology' – Sophie Cole BA (Hons) Sociology
Taught by experts in their field, you will develop your knowledge and skills through the study of sociological theories and methods, and through application of these important sociological tools to a range of contemporary topics. The teaching team are all active researchers who are eager to share their ideas and practical experiences of ‘doing Sociology,’ which means that you will benefit from a highly relevant and topical programme. To equip you with the practical skills needed for the workplace, you can also undertake community-based learning through placements in voluntary agencies and organisations.
Sociology graduates are employed in a wide range of careers but with a definite inclination towards work in the public sector and voluntary sectors: in teaching, social research in the civil service and local government, or with think tanks; public sector management; as professional practitioners or working on projects in areas concerning, for example social inequalities and social exclusion. Recent graduates have been employed, for example, as neighbourhood development officers, volunteer management, family support workers, social care workers, housing officers, social inclusion workers and care managers. Graduates are also well equipped to continue their post-graduate studies in Sociology, Education, Teacher Training, Social Care, Social Work.
Graduate employability is embedded throughout the degree programme at The University of Wolverhampton, developing students’ expertise in a range of key employer-identified skills that prepare our students for the workforce of the future. Through placements, visits and guest speakers, you will have opportunities to engage with voluntary and public sector organisations, and the wider community, to embed your learning.
Through learning activities such as planning a campaign, analysing policy briefs, analysing data and participating in group activities, you will develop important skills to support your ability to become an inclusive and reflective practitioner in the workplace.
In addition, an array of assignment types, such as poster presentations, writing reports and planning a campaign, will support the development of essential skills for the workplace, such as communication skills, presentation skills, teamworking, IT skills, research skills and critical thinking.
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Social Sciences
PhD
Postgraduate research in Social Sciences
PhD students at the Department of Social Sciences, Inclusion and Public Protection (SSIPP) are supervised by academics who are leading experts across a range of areas in which they have researched, worked and published. At least one academic in each supervisory team will have a track record of successful supervisions and all supervisors will have taken part in the university’s PhD supervision training.
SSIPP prides itself on the levels of support provided to postgraduate research students in the course of their PhD journey. Our academics are committed to their subject areas and meet regularly with their supervisees to work closely with them at all stages of the project, from inception to completion.
The University of Wolverhampton provides a collegiate research environment and first-class facilities to its PhD students, including a dedicated postgraduate research room, use of the University’s Harrison Learning Centre and access to key Social Science databases and journals. Where necessary, staff will also support PhD students with gaining access to other sources of information necessary for their doctoral studies.
Postgraduate research students are encouraged to present their research to University academics and fellow PhD students through hosting research seminars. Again, this is an area where our supportive and knowledgeable PhD supervisors are happy to support and advise where needed.
Our postgraduate research students are afforded the opportunity to develop their research skills through participation in training events organised by the Faculty of Social Sciences and the University’s Doctoral College.
The PhD programme in the School has the following three milestones:
Registration
Progression
Examination
Registration
Applicants who satisfy the entry requirements are encouraged to complete the online 'Expression of Interest' form. If the initial application is satisfactory, a conditional offer will be issued and a potential supervisor will be allocated who will provide guidance on the research proposal development.
An interview will take place when the final draft of the research proposal is submitted for approval. The granting of the interview does not imply that the applicant will necessarily be admitted to a research degree programme.
Subject to the satisfactory interview and that the Faculty Research Committee (FRC) is satisfied that: a) the research proposal is sound and has the potential to deliver a postgraduate research award; and b) the proposal is appropriately resourced, the applicant will be admitted to the research degree programme.
Progression
All students who wish to study for a PhD are required to complete a progression within 18 months (for full-time students) or 36 months (for part-time students).
The student at the progression needs to produce a paper which summarises his/her achievements on the research programme and outlines future research plans (including research methods), and conduct an oral presentation of the paper at a workshop set up for the progression purpose.
An independent assessor, nominated by the FRC, reviews the paper produced, together with supervisors’ assessment, the student’s presentation and other evidence. On this basis, the assessor will provide evaluative comments and recommendations to the FRC. Upon considering all aspects, the FRC may recommend that the student a) proceed as proposed; b) proceed subject to changes or amendments being made, addressing the concerns raised; c) be placed 'at risk'; or d) change the research degree originally sought.
Examination
Towards the end of the research programme, the student will be examined on the basis of a thesis and an oral examination (viva voce). Normally two qualified examiners are appointed, at least one of whom is external to the institution. If the student is a member of staff at the University, then a second external examiner will be appointed.
Following the oral examination, the examiners will make recommendations to the University’s Research Award Sub-Committee (RASC) whether the research degree sought can be awarded.
The University of Wolverhampton (UoW) is home to approximate 23,000 students. The UoW’s research and innovation activities have won the 2013 UK Knowledge Transfer Award, and the 2014 UK Collaborative IMPACT award. It is also the holder of the Athena Swan Bronze Award and the HR Excellence in Research Award.
We are very fortunate in SSIPP to have a wide range of staff members in a position to supervise your doctoral study. Below are some examples:
Dr Pauline Anderson – Department Head for SSIPP and Principal Lecturer in Sociology
Dr Pauline Anderson has extensive knowledge and experience in fields including gender and social class inequalities in higher education and employment. In addition to being Head of the Department of Social Sciences, Inclusion and Public Protection, Dr Anderson has supervised PhDs as Director of Studies and welcomes applications from new students working in the broad area of educational inequalities and the lived experience of gender and social class within the academy. Additionally, Dr Anderson has been pivotal in studying the voluntary sector and establishing links between the university and the voluntary sector.
Professor Graham Brooks – Professor of Criminology
Professor Brooks specialises in corruption in international sport and techniques of policing and preventing corruption in an international context. As well as publishing extensively in the UK and abroad, Prof Brooks has been Secretariat of the Counter Fraud Professional Accreditation Board (CFPAB) and Assistant Director Centre for Counter Fraud, Portsmouth. Professor Brooks has recently secured an Individual Marie Curie Fellowship worth €146,000 to research ‘Traditional Organised Crime and the Internet: The changing organization of illegal gambling networks'. Prof Brooks was also part of the research team that developed Fraud Loss Measurement (FLM) exercise now used as guidance in EU/China project on measuring fraud and online fraud resilience tool with PKF used by National Fraud Authority and Charity Commission.
Dr David J. Cox – Reader in Criminal Justice History
Dr David J. Cox specialises in the dark side of human nature, with particular focus on criminal; behaviour of eighteenth-, nineteenth- and early twentieth-century offenders, together with the attempts to police and administer justice to such malefactors. Dr Cox is currently supervising several PhD students through the course of their studies, and is always happy to hear from potential post-graduate students who may be interested in pursuing their own research interests in all aspects of criminal justice history. For potential PhD students that are bewitched by burglars, captivated by courtrooms, gripped by stories of gibbeting, hung up about hanging, or passionate about policing history, then Dr Cox is the man for you.
Dr Shirin Housee – Course Leader and Senior Lecturer in Sociology
Dr Shirin Housee has over 25 years of experience and publications researching the field of education, with specific focus on access, progression and general equal opportunities. Her current research activities are examining anti-racist education in Higher Education. Dr Shirin Housee also has extensive involvement in work on anti-racist pedagogy, much of her work focuses on classroom interaction, engagement, student group dialogue and staff to student discussions. In this work she argues that the teaching and learning experience of students are related to issues of identity and diversity that informs their sense of being, of transformation and success.
Dr Steve Iafrati – Course Leader and Senior Lecturer in Social Policy
Dr Steve Iafrati has a particular focus on poverty as well as the funding and delivery of welfare. At a time of economic and social change within the UK, Dr Iafrati has published research in areas such as food banks, hate crime, substance abuse treatment and payday loans. Part of the university’s faculty research committee, Dr Iafrati is also a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of the Social Policy Association’s national executive. Dr Iafrati has extensive experience of working voluntary sector organisations and local authorities in producing research and contributing to strategies.
Dr Sam Pryke – Senior Lecturer in Sociology
Dr Sam Pryke has a primary academic interest in the sociology of nations and nationalism. His PhD work was on issues around national identity, gender and sexuality in national British youth movements. Subsequently he has researched long distance nationalism and the relationship between nationalism and globalisation. He is a member for many years of the Association for the Study of Ethnicity and Nationalism. He has additional academic interest in the study of migration.
Dr Michael Rees – Lecturer in Sociology
Dr Michael Rees has a particular focus on the sociology of the body, including tattooing and the construction of identity through appearance. Bringing a strong cultural analysis to sociology within the department, Dr Rees has a background in studying the role of media and other cultural influences. Additionally, Dr Rees has an interest in sociological research surrounding particular diseases.
Dr Christopher Stone – Course Leader and Senior Lecturer in Deaf Studies and BSL Interpreting
Dr Stone is an experienced academic within Interpreting and Deaf Studies having previously worked at Gallaudet University and also working as an interpreter. Dr Stone’s research includes areas within Interpreting Studies such as ethnography, language and cognition, whilst recent work has included Deaf people working as translators and interpreters within the Deaf community. With a range of academic publications to his name, Dr Stone also has interest in Deaf legal discourse, specialized vocabulary in ASL, the invisible work of interpreters, and ethnographic study of interpreting. Recent work by Christopher at the European parliament further demonstrates his understanding of cross-national issues.
Dr Clare Williams – Senior Lecturer in Social Policy
As Senior Lecturer in Social Policy Dr Williams’ research focuses on political science theory to evaluate the development of the service provision and developments in policy for children and families. Recently, Dr Williams’ research has also examined the impact of welfare reform and government policy changes on vulnerable groups. This has included evaluating domestic violence refuge provision for women with mental ill health and food bank use. Dr Williams always welcomes expression of interests linked to children and family policies, domestic violence policy and services, impacts of austerity and welfare reform policy and policy development theory.
Dr Kate Williams – Senior Lecturer and Course Leader in Criminology
Dr Kate Williams is an experienced criminologist with a specialist research area of sex work. Most recently, Dr Williams has been involved in an EU funded study into women rough sleepers who suffer violence, and has recently completed an ESRC project entitled ‘Evaluating police behaviour — using video–clips to examine variations in the public’s evaluation of police conduct’. Dr Williams is also currently the Executive Secretary of the British Society of Criminology and the Secretary of the BSC Midlands Branch.
Successful completion of your PhD opens up a range of career opportunities and demonstrates your proven skills as a researcher. Within the social sciences, having a PhD is becoming an increasingly essential element for those looking to develop a career in lecturing or research within higher education. As well as higher education, a PhD will assist in accessing research opportunities within government, commercial and voluntary sector organisations. As well as demonstration of your research skills, a PhD shows your extensive knowledge of a particular field in an applied and rigorous manner that is attractive to employers.
In addition to the regular supervision provided by supervisors, our PhD students will also be provided with training opportunities by the Faculty of Social Sciences and the University’s Doctoral College.
University Research Conference – The University Research Conference is held in June for research active staff and PhD students to showcase their areas of research and exchange research initiatives. Research students are welcome to make presentations during their period of study. Research students are also encouraged to disseminate final results of their research prior to submission.
University Research Training - Students are encouraged to participate in training provided by the Doctoral College not only because of its intrinsic value but also because these sessions may facilitate meetings with post-graduates outside the school.
Teaching Skills Development – Within SSIPP, we understand that postgraduate research students wish to develop their academic CVs while with us. For this reason, research students are provided the opportunity to undergo teaching skills development. The department seeks to ensure, wherever possible, that PhD students have the opportunity to teach on undergraduate modules.
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Sociology and Politics
BA (Hons)
Sociology and Politics
History politics and war studies, Sociology social policy and criminology
The Sociology and Politics degree gives students the opportunity to analyse and understand the major political and sociological traditions through which we can make sense of the modern world. This degree also focuses upon the debates concerning developments around economic, political and cultural globalisation.
Students are encouraged to apply their sociological and political knowledge to a range of key contemporary issues and to understand the impact such issues have upon citizenship, popular culture, education and employment in a national and international context.
Students have the opportunity to undertake community placements as part of the course. Such experiences broaden your academic knowledge, deepen your appreciation of civic responsibility and enhance opportunities for employment.
Teaching and learning is designed to support digital literacy. Students will acquire the skills necessary to gather evidence and apply theories to a range of social and political issues. Students are encouraged to share knowledge and be enterprising with their ideas. Global comparative perspectives are incorporated in the degree providing students with the opportunity to learn about society and politics in other countries.
The combination of Sociology and Politics provides students with essential theoretical and methodological tools required to analyse and understand aspects of contemporary social and political life and to comprehend the impact of political decision-making upon our lives.
This course involves work and community placements at every level of study, allowing students to put their knowledge into practice thereby deepening appreciation of these two disciplines and enhancing employment opportunities.
Students will be taught by skilled staff who are committed to high quality teaching and who are research-active. Our research-led teaching ensures that you will be learning about the latest developments in the disciplines of Sociology and Politics.
Graduates from this degree course are likely to be attracted to a wide range of careers in the public and voluntary sectors, particularly local government.
You may go into teaching, lecturing or research in the fields of Sociology or Politics. If you want to become a teacher you will need to undertake a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
You could also choose to apply for Postgraduate courses in Sociology, Politics, Social Work, Masters degrees in the Voluntary and Public Sectors.
A successful graduate from this course is expected to be able to:
Demonstrate a range of theoretical and methodological approaches in the disciplines of Sociology and to comprehend the distinctive character of Sociological thought;
Critically review, analyse and evaluate a wide range of appropriate evidence in relation to a variety of social theories or theories used in sociology and politics, and to mobilise a reasoned, informed argument;
Conduct research in a preliminary way, and communicate findings to a range of audiences using appropriate technologies in digitally literate ways;
Demonstrate their knowledge of the political history, institutions and ideological traditions of the UK and/or one other area;
Demonstrate understanding of key issues in relation to rights, diversity and equality, and inclusion in the modern world;
Demonstrate a range of conceptual and practical skills commensurate with graduate employment, and personal and social development.
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Sociology and Social Policy
BA (Hons)
Sociology and Social Policy
Sociology social policy and criminology
The Sociology and Social Policy joint programme has been taught at University of Wolverhampton for a number of years. The BA Sociology and Social Policy takes an innovative and exciting approach to the social world, with a particular focus on how individuals and communities can bring about the social change needed to tackle social problems such as the climate crisis and social inequalities.
Contemporary society faces a number of critical problems, such as climate change, growing social and economic inequalities and the influence of social media on mental health. Exploring solutions to these problems – along with other concerns such as the future of the welfare state and growing food insecurity – are central to this joint programme. Sociology and Social Policy will allow you to focus on the role of social policy and public sociology in bringing about social change, exploring how we – as citizens -can participate in generating solutions to tackle social problems. It will offer you the opportunity to not only understand how social problems come about but to examine the social policy responses to those problems – and ask critical questions about why policies fail.
Events such as COVID 19 and climate change, and social movements such as Extinction Rebellion and Black Lives Matter, have shown us how citizen involvement can be crucial in highlighting social problems. However, sometimes interactions between the state and its citizens leads to social change – and shifts in policy direction - and sometimes they do not. Through a diverse range of case studies, shaped by student and teacher expertise and interest, we will reflect on the health, wealth and wellbeing of our society.
Drawing on your own interests and lived experiences, we will explore how social theory can empower us to understand the social world and the actions we need to take to bring about change personally, locally, nationally and globally. You will also be given the opportunity to apply your understanding through community-based learning opportunities that are embedded into the course, with modules such as Advocacy in Action, Volunteering in Action and Applied Research. Graduate employability is also embedded throughout the degree programme at The University of Wolverhampton, developing students’ expertise in a range of key employer-identified skills that prepare our students for the workforce of the future. This includes the ability to read data, communication in digitally literate way, and solve complex problems.
This joint programme is supported by a teaching team who are actively engaged in community-based research.
The Sociology and Social Policy programme aims to examine the relationship between government, society and citizens, and how those relationships impact on our lives. We will be asking questions about how the study of social theory and social policy can help us understand why we have increasing levels of social inequality and exclusion in our society, with persistent disparities in the life chances of people from ethnic minorities, lower socio-economic classes and those with disabilities or mental health problems.
Exploring relationships from the global to the personal
The Sociology and Social Policy joint programme will focus on how we are connected locally, regionally, nationally and globally and whether theories such as sustainable development and “levelling up” could lead to better outcomes for all groups and individuals within our communities, whether they are local, national or global. Thinking personally, locally, nationally, regionally and globally, we will explore the issue of sustainability, examining the uneven impact that globalisation and climate change are having on the poorest in the UK – and across the globe. It will explore how sustainability is not only an environmental issue but one of social justice.
The Importance of Lived Experience
Our learning environment will draw on our lived experiences of the social world and reflect on how social policies impact on our lives. We will engage with contemporary case studies, such as racial discrimination, the mental health crisis and violence against women, and ask how we, as citizens and members of the University community, can bring about the change needed to address these critical issues.
Community-Based Learning
The Sociology and Social Policy course will encourage you, as learners, to engage with community-based learning, whether that is a school, a voluntary sector organisation, or the local council. These opportunities to gain experience in the ‘real’ world will not only embed your learning, through engaging with the lived experiences of people living with disadvantage and discrimination, but it will also support you to develop skills for the workplace. These community-based experiences are embedded in the course as an accredited part of your learning experience.
A former Social Policy student, Amy Redsull, said:
'Since being at University of Wolverhampton, and completing my undergraduate degree, receiving a 2.1 overall, I have embarked on a Research Masters degree. My time at Wolverhampton has stuck with me, I have used my experience and knowledge to my advantage. My current research is a continuation of a project I had completed whilst studying in Social Policy, an overview of how Universal Credit has affected families within a localised region of the UK. In terms of career prospects, I currently work for a local authority, a youth mental health charity and work in various voluntary roles such as being an equalities and youth officer for a local political party and as a mentor in two different capacities.'
'University of Wolverhampton created a foundation for me to become the person that I am today, for that I will always be grateful and I will always look back in fondness of my time in the University.'
The combination of sociology and social policy provides students with essential theoretical and methodological tools required to describe and analyse aspects of social life, and to comprehend the nature, importance and impact of social policy on our quality of life.
Students will have the opportunity to put their knowledge into practice through community-based learning programmes. Community placements deepen your appreciation of these two disciplines and enhance your employment opportunities.
You will be taught by skilled staff who are committed to high quality teaching and who are research-active. We bring to the class room a wide range of experience in the fields of sociological research and social policy provision.
Sociology and Social Policy graduates continue to be attracted to a wide range of careers, mostly in the public and voluntary sectors. Careers in public sector management, regeneration and social exclusion, social research, policy writing, social support, housing and community work are all accessible for graduates.
Postgraduate courses in Sociology, Social Policy, Social Work or a wide variety of related areas are also available to sociology and social policy graduates.
Graduate employability is embedded throughout the degree programme at The University of Wolverhampton, developing students’ expertise in a range of key employer-identified skills that prepare our students for the workforce of the future. Through placements, visits and guest speakers, you will have opportunities to engage with voluntary and public sector organisations, and the wider community, to embed your learning.
Through learning activities such as planning a campaign, analysing policy briefs, analysing data and participating in group activities, you will develop important skills to support your ability to become an inclusive and reflective practitioner in the workplace.
In addition, an array of assignment types, such as poster presentations, writing reports and planning a campaign, will support the development of essential skills for the workplace, such as communication skills, presentation skills, teamworking, IT skills, research skills and critical thinking.
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Criminology and Criminal Justice and Soci
BA (Hons)
Criminology and Criminal Justice and Sociology
Sociology social policy and criminology
The programme gives students the opportunity to analyse and understand the complexities of the world we live in, particularly in relation to Crime, Criminology and the Criminal Justice system.
You will study a wide range of topics covering both legal and sociological issues of criminology and criminal justice including the social process of crime, the policing of society, social inequalities and the law, punishment and sentencing and the operation of the criminal courts.
The course has real practical application in contemporary society and equips students with knowledge and skills appropriate for a range of graduate roles in criminal justice agencies, including the Police Service, the National Probation service and related fields in the voluntary and public sectors.
Crime and its impact are at the forefront of current political and social debate. A degree in Social Policy and Criminal Justice enables you to explore the reality behind the newpaper headlines on crime and examine a topic which is relevant, topical and has real, practical application in contemporary society. You will study a wide range of topics covering the legal and sociological issues of criminology and criminal justice and the associated policy responses. The course equips students with knowledge and skills appropriate for a range of graduate roles in the statutory, voluntary and commercial sector.
Teaching and learning is designed to support digital literacy. Students will acquire the skills necessary to gather evidence and apply theories to a range of social and political issues. Students are encouraged to share knowledge and be enterprising with their ideas.
The combination of Sociology and Criminology and Criminal Justice, provides students with essential theoretical, methodological tools required to describe and analyse aspects of social life.
Graduates will have in-depth knowledge and understanding of crime and its consequences, both theoretical and applied.
Students have the opportunity to put their knowledge into practice through community-based learning programmes at each level of study.
You will be taught by skilled staff who are committed to high qualityteaching and whoare research-active. Our research-led teaching ensures that you will be learning about the latest debates in policy and practice.
Graduates from this degree course are likely to be attracted to a wide range of careers in the public, statutory and voluntary sectors.
There are a range of options in a variety of criminal justice agencies including the police service and the National Probation Service and in related fields such as trading standards, HM Revenues and Customs, UK Border Agency and advocacy posts.
Not all graduates wish to work within the criminal justice system, this degree develops knowledge and skills appropriate to a range of careers from the civil service to management and social care.
You could also choose to apply for Postgraduate courses in Sociology, Criminology, Social Work, Masters degrees in the Voluntary and Public Sectors.
A successful graduate from this course is expected to be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
Understand the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, responses to crime and the practices of the criminal justice system.
Undertake research using relevant research methodologies and communicate findings appropriately.
Critically understand social, political and cultural diversity in the context of Social Policy, criminological theories and the criminal justice system.
Apply a critical approach to methods of inquiry and evaluation in Social Policy contexts.
Apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and policy interventions
Have developed knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to graduate employment.
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Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills
Undergraduate Credit
Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills Elementary
The aim of this course is to develop students’ understanding and use of English Language in all 4 core skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) to the equivalent of IELTS 6.0 so that you are able to start your degree programme (Bachelor's or Master's). The course develops language skills but also acquaints you with the appropriate study skills and academic expectation of a UK University.
Speaking skills (presentations/ seminars)
Assessments of speaking skills progress from group presentations on personal / cultural topics to research based academic seminars.
Writing skills (in class tests , coursework)
Assessment of writing skills progress from writing short texts on personal / cultural topics with a reasonable degree of accuracy and organisation to research-based open-book assessments where students research and are expected to demonstrate use of academic conventions such as referencing and avoiding plagiarism, while also demonstrating a good command of grammar and vocabulary skills.
Listening skills (in class tests)
Assessment of listening skills progress from listening to short texts on personal/ cultural topics to understanding organisation, gist and details in academic lectures.
Reading skills (in class tests)
Assessment of reading skills progress from understanding simple texts on personal/ cultural topics to demonstrating awareness of organisation of texts and distinguishing main points from sub-points.
Chunyan Gou, China
“This course not only improves your language skills quickly but it also helps you learn and live. I have enjoyed the course and the teachers are very enthusiastic. I want to continue to study at the University of Wolverhampton.”
Saqr Al-Naemi, Qatar
“I like the course and the teachers are professional, I love Priorslee Hall and feel comfortable in it. I like the people who work in the University, they are kind and friendly and I have made friends from Cyprus, Morocco, China and Oman.”
As well as learning English language skills you will start to develop academic and learning skills that will equip you for university study.
TEFLQ qualified English teachers.
Regular one-to-one tutorials.
Any students completing the programme and returning to their home country will have a strong command of English, and in addition will possess a good level of competence in analytical skills, pair and group work as well as experience of working in a multi -national context. These represent important transferable skills when seeking employment as well as in the HE context or when setting up a business independently.
Communicate with accuracy, fluency and range in the academic contexts relevant to undergraduate study.
Respond appropriately, effectively and spontaneously both orally and in written form, on a range of relevant technical and subject-specific topics to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Comprehend both gist and specific detail in a range of complex written and oral texts e.g. academic articles, lectures, seminars, etc.
Research, evaluate and use a wide range of sources in English in order to demonstrate comprehension of relevant theories.
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Pre-sessional English Language Skills
Undergraduate Credit
Pre-sessional English Language Skills Pre-Intermediate
The aim of this course is to develop your understanding and use of English Language in all 4 core skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) to the equivalent of IELTS 6 so that you are able to start your degree programme (Bachelor’s or Master’s) . The course develops language skills, but also acquaints you with the appropriate study skills and academic expectations of a UK University.
Speaking skills (presentations/seminars)
Assessments of speaking skills progress from group presentations on personal/cultural topics to reserach based academic seminars
Writing skills (in class tests, coursework)
Assessment of writing skills progress from writing academic texts based on prompts with a reasonable degree of accuracy and organisation to research-based open-book assessments where students research and are expected to demonstrate use of academic conventions such as referencing and avoiding plagiarism, while also demonstrating a good command of grammar and vocabulary skills.
Listening skills (in class tests)
Assessment of listening skills progress from listening to short texts on personal/ cultural topics to understanding organisation, gist and details in academic lectures.
Reading skills (in class tests)
Assessment of reading skills progress from understanding the main points of texts on academic topics to demonstrating awareness of organisation of texts and distinguishing main points from sub-points.
Prince Johnson,UK
“Everything is explained and the content is interesting with lots of concrete examples which makes the course easier to understand.”
Ariwan Rasool,Iraq
“I have enjoyed the interaction, sharing of information and the tutors are good.”
As well as learning English language skills you will start to develop academic and learning skills that will equip you for university study.
TEFLQ qualified English teachers.
Regular one-to-one tutorials.
Any students completing the programme and returning to their home country will have a strong command of English, and in addition will possess a good level of competence in analytical skills, pair and group work as well as experience of working in a multi -national context. These represent important transferable skills when seeking employment as well as in the HE context or when setting up a business independently.
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Communicate with accuracy, fluency and range in the academic contexts relevant to undergraduate study
Respond appropriately, effectively and spontaneously both orally and in written form, on a range of relevant technical and subject-specific topics to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Comprehend both gist and specific detail in a range of complex written and oral texts e.g. academic articles, lectures, seminars, etc.
Research, evaluate and use a wide range of sources in English in order to demonstrate comprehension of relevant theories.
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Pre-sessional English Language Skills Intermediate
Undergraduate Credit
Pre-sessional English Language Skills Intermediate
The aim of this course is to develop your understanding and use of English Language in all 4 core skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) to the equivalent of IELTS 6 so that you are able to start your degree programme (Bachelor’s or Master’s) . The course develops language skills, but also acquaints you with the appropriate study skills and academic expectations of a UK University.
Speaking skills (presentations/ seminars)
Assessments of speaking skills progress from group presentations on academic topics to research based academic seminars
Writing skills (in class tests , coursework)
Assessment of writing skills progress from writing academic texts based on prompts with a reasonable degree of accuracy and organisation to research-based open-book assessments where students research and are expected to demonstrate use of academic conventions such as referencing and avoiding plagiarism, while also demonstrating a good command of grammar and vocabulary skills.
Listening skills (in class tests)
Assessment of listening skills progress from listening to academic type texts and discussions to understanding organisation, gist and details in academic lectures.
Reading skills (in class tests)
Assessment of reading skills progress from understanding the main points of texts on academic topics to demonstrating awareness of organisation of texts and distinguishing main points from sub-points.
Prince Johnson, UK
"Everything is explained and the content is interesting with lots of concrete examples which makes the course easier to understand."
Ariwan Rasool, Iraq
"I have enjoyed the interaction, sharing of information and the tutors are good."
As well as learning English language skills you will start to develop academic and learning skills that will equip you for university study.
TEFLQ qualified English teachers
Regular one-to-one tutorials
Any students completing the programme and returning to their home country will have a strong command of English, and in addition will possess a good level of competence in analytical skills, pair and group work as well as experience of working in a multi -national context. These represent important transferable skills when seeking employment as well as in the HE context or when setting up a business independently.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Communicate with accuracy, fluency and range in the academic contexts relevant to undergraduate study.
Respond appropriately, effectively and spontaneously both orally and in written form, on a range of relevant technical and subject-specific topics to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Comprehend both gist and specific detail in a range of complex written and oral texts e.g. academic acticles, lectures, seminars, etc.
Research, evaluate and use a wide range of sources in English in orderto demonstrate comprehension of relevant theories.
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Pre-sessional University Preparation
Undergraduate Credit
Pre-sessional University Preparation: Academic English Language Skills for University Study
The aim of this course is to develop your understanding and use of English Language in all 4 core skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) to the equivalent of IELTS 6 so that you are able to start your degree programme (Bachelor's or Master's). The course develops language skills, but also acquaints you with the appropriate study skills and academic expectations of a UK University.
Speaking skills (presentations/ seminars)
Assessments of speaking skills progress from group presentations on academic topics to research based academic seminars
Writing skills (in class tests , coursework)
Assessment of writing skills progress from writing academic texts based on prompts with a reasonable degree of accuracy and organisation to research-based open-book assessments where students research and are expected to demonstrate use of academic conventions such as referencing and avoiding plagiarism, while also demonstrating a good command of grammar and vocabulary skills.
Listening skills (in class tests)
Assessment of listening skills progress from listening to academic type texts and discussions to understanding organisation, gist and details in academic lectures.
Reading skills (in class tests)
Assessment of reading skills progress from understanding the main points of texts on academic topics to demonstrating awareness of organisation of texts and distinguishing main points from sub-points.
Tulika Mondal, India
"I enjoyed the teaching as our teachers help us to learn in a simple and understanding way."
Losseni Kone, UK
"I have enjoyed learning the conventions of writing, the way people work together and the teaching."
As well as learning English language skills you will start to develop academic and learning skills that will equip you for university study.
TEFLQ qualified English teachers.
Regular one-to-one tutorials.
Any students completing the programme and returning to their home country will have a strong command of English, and in addition will possess a good level of competence in analytical skills, pair and group work as well as experience of working in a multi -national context. These represent important transferable skills when seeking employment as well as in the HE context or when setting up a business independently.
Course outcomes:
Communicate with accuracy, fluency and range in the academic contexts relevant to undergraduate study.
Respond appropriately, effectively and spontaneously both orally and in written form, on a range of relevant technical and subject-specific topics to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Comprehend both gist and specific detail in a range of complex written and oral texts e.g. academic articles, lectures, seminars, etc.
Research, evaluate and use a wide range of sources in English in order to demonstrate comprehension of relevant theories.
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Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills PLUS: 12
Undergraduate Credit
Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills PLUS: 12
English as a Foreign Language
This course is designed for students whose first language is not English, and who already have IELTS 5.0 or equivalent, to able to reach an equivalent of IELTS 6.0 (CEFR B2) and to take additional intensive preparation for the Wolverhampton English Proficiency Exam in order to achieve a 6.5 required for entry to certain degrees.
The course also introduces international students to the learning context in the UK and to the academic skills necessary for study in Higher Education.
This is an intensive English language course taught by qualified and experienced teachers of English for Academic Purposes. The International Academy is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK and our intensive programme focuses on enabling the students to achieve their aim of progressing to a degree at the University of Wolverhampton. Regular one-to-one tutorials and practice assessments allow students to see how they are progressing and seek advice from our experienced staff.
This course, in addition to preparing students to receive the Presessional Award, prepares those students who need the higher requirement of 6.5 to take the Wolverhampton English Proficiency Exam
Listening:
understanding authentic spoken material in a variety of media and styles including lectures, seminars and academic discussions; taking notes and summarising; becoming familiar with different accents and speaking styles including those of classmates.
Writing: developing academic voice, expressing and supporting opinions; presenting, developing drafting, editing and error correction skills; developing academic referencing skills.
Reading: examining in detail academic and other texts; developing strategies for deriving meaning and understanding from complex texts.
Speaking: speaking at length in academic contexts; taking part in discussions and seminars.
Critical skills: Finding and evaluating a range of academic sources.
Formative assessment: each of the four elements (reading, writing, listening and speaking) will be assessed at regular intervals in order to give a progress report and tutorial.
In the final Study Block of this course, students undertake an intensive week of WEPE preparation ( 20 hours) and an additional 5 hours per week in the final week (40 hours in total).
Course Specific Support
You will have regular one to one tutorials with your academic tutor to discuss your progress. Lecturers will make regular use of the VLE (Canvas) where you can access summaries of classes, homework and consolidatory materials according to your needs.
At mid-point, there will be formative assessments which will be used for a progress report and a one-one tutorial with your tutors.
You will receive 40 hours of tuition dedicated to preparing for the Wolverhampton English Proficiency Exam in order to obtain a 6.5. This exam is external to the module assessments.
The International Academy is based in the historic Priorslee Hall at the University’s Telford Innovation Campus in Shropshire. We offer a friendly place of welcome in safe, relaxed surroundings with social areas, outdoor exercise equipment, a sports field, and floodlit hard court for football, basketball and tennis.
Telford Town Centre is nearby which has many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Telford Central railway station enables easy travel around the UK and a free shuttle bus provides regular transport to the other University of Wolverhampton campuses.
Any students completing the programme and returning to their home country will have a strong command of English, and in addition will possess a good level of competence in analytical skills, pair and group work as well as experience of working in a multi -national context. These represent important transferable skills when seeking employment as well as in the HE context or when setting up a business independently.
Communicate with accuracy, fluency and range, increasing their ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Respond appropriately and effectively , both orally and in written form, on a range of academic and non-academic topics to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Comprehend both gist and specific detail in a range of academic and non-academic written and oral texts (eg academic lectures, articles, seminars etc) to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Research and evaluate a range of academic sources in English, gaining an understanding of the academic contexts relevant to degree study at a UK University.
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Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills PLUS 17
Undergraduate Credit
Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills PLUS 17
English as a Foreign Language
This course is designed for students whose first language is not English, and who already have IELTS 4.5 or equivalent, to able to reach an equivalent of IELTS 6.0 (CEFR B2) and to take additional intensive preparation for the Wolverhampton English Proficiency Exam in order to achieve a 6.5 required for entry to certain degrees.
The course also introduces international students to the learning context in the UK and to the academic skills necessary for study in Higher Education.
This is an intensive English language course taught by qualified and experienced teachers of English for Academic Purposes. The International Academy is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK and our intensive programme focuses on enabling the students to achieve their aim of progressing to a degree at the University of Wolverhampton. Regular one-to-one tutorials and practice assessments allow students to see how they are progressing and seek advice from our experienced staff.
This course, in addition to preparing students to receive the Presessional Award, prepares those students who need the higher requirement of 6.5 to take the Wolverhampton English Proficiency Exam.
Listening:
understanding authentic spoken material in a variety of media and styles including lectures, seminars and academic discussions; taking notes and summarising; becoming familiar with different accents and speaking styles including those of classmates.
Writing: developing academic voice, expressing and supporting opinions; presenting, developing drafting, editing and error correction skills; developing academic referencing skills.
Reading: examining in detail academic and other texts; developing strategies for deriving meaning and understanding from complex texts.
Speaking: speaking at length in academic contexts; taking part in discussions and seminars.
Critical skills: Finding and evaluating a range of academic sources.
Formative assessment: each of the four elements (reading, writing, listening and speaking) will be assessed at regular intervals in order to give a progress report and tutorial.
In the final Study Block of this course, students undertake an intensive week of WEPE preparation ( 20 hours) and an additional 5 hours per week in the final week (40 hours in total).
Course Specific Support
You will have regular one to one tutorials with your academic tutor to discuss your progress. Lecturers will make regular use of the VLE (Canvas) where you can access summaries of classes, homework and consolidatory materials according to your needs.
At regular intervals, there will be formative assessments which will be used for a progress report and a one-one tutorial with your tutors.
You will receive 40 hours of tuition dedicated to preparing for the Wolverhampton English Proficiency Exam in order to obtain a 6.5. This exam is external to the module assessments.
The International Academy is based in the historic Priorslee Hall at the University’s Telford Innovation Campus in Shropshire. We offer a friendly place of welcome in safe, relaxed surroundings.
Telford Town Centre is nearby which has many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Telford Central railway station enables easy travel around the UK and a free shuttle bus provides regular transport to the other University of Wolverhampton campuses.
Any students completing the programme and returning to their home country will have a strong command of English, and in addition will possess a good level of competence in analytical skills, pair and group work as well as experience of working in a multi -national context. These represent important transferable skills when seeking employment as well as in the HE context or when setting up a business independently.
Communicate with accuracy, fluency and range, increasing their ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Respond appropriately and effectively , both orally and in written form, on a range of academic and non-academic topics to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Comprehend both gist and specific detail in a range of academic and non-academic written and oral texts (eg academic lectures, articles, seminars etc) to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Research and evaluate a range of academic sources in English, gaining an understanding of the academic contexts relevant to degree study at a UK University.
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Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills PLUS: 22
Undergraduate Credit
Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills PLUS: 22
English as a Foreign Language
This course is designed for students whose first language is not English, and who already have IELTS 4.0 or equivalent, to able to reach an equivalent of IELTS 6.0 (CEFR B2) and to take additional intensive preparation for the Wolverhampton English Proficiency Exam in order to achieve a 6.5 required for entry to certain degrees.
The course also introduces international students to the learning context in the UK and to the academic skills necessary for study in Higher Education.
This is an intensive English language course taught by qualified and experienced teachers of English for Academic Purposes. The International Academy is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK and our intensive programme focuses on enabling the students to achieve their aim of progressing to a degree at the University of Wolverhampton. Regular one-to-one tutorials and practice assessments allow students to see how they are progressing and seek advice from our experienced staff.
This course, in addition to preparing students to receive the Presessional Award, prepares those students who need the higher requirement of 6.5 to take the Wolverhampton English Proficiency Exam.
Listening:
understanding authentic spoken material in a variety of media and styles including lectures, seminars and academic discussions; taking notes and summarising; becoming familiar with different accents and speaking styles including those of classmates.
Writing: developing academic voice, expressing and supporting opinions; presenting, developing drafting, editing and error correction skills; developing academic referencing skills.
Reading: examining in detail academic and other texts; developing strategies for deriving meaning and understanding from complex texts.
Speaking: speaking at length in academic contexts; taking part in discussions and seminars.
Critical skills: Finding and evaluating a range of academic sources.
Formative assessment: each of the four elements (reading, writing, listening and speaking) will be assessed at regular intervals in order to give a progress report and tutorial.
In the final Study Block of this course, students undertake an intensive week of WEPE preparation ( 20 hours) and an additional 5 hours per week in the final week (40 hours in total).
Course Specific Support
You will have regular one to one tutorials with your academic tutor to discuss your progress. Lecturers will make regular use of the VLE (Canvas) where you can access summaries of classes, homework and consolidatory materials according to your needs.
At regular intervals, there will be formative assessments which will be used for a progress report and a one-one tutorial with your tutors.
You will receive 40 hours of tuition dedicated to preparing for the Wolverhampton English Proficiency Exam in order to obtain a 6.5. This exam is external to the module assessments.
The International Academy is based in the historic Priorslee Hall at the University’s Telford Innovation Campus in Shropshire. We offer a friendly place of welcome in safe, relaxed surroundings.
Telford Town Centre is nearby which has many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Telford Central railway station enables easy travel around the UK and a free shuttle bus provides regular transport to the other University of Wolverhampton campuses.
Any students completing the programme and returning to their home country will have a strong command of English, and in addition will possess a good level of competence in analytical skills, pair and group work as well as experience of working in a multi -national context. These represent important transferable skills when seeking employment as well as in the HE context or when setting up a business independently.
Communicate with accuracy, fluency and range, increasing their ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Respond appropriately and effectively , both orally and in written form, on a range of academic and non-academic topics to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Comprehend both gist and specific detail in a range of academic and non-academic written and oral texts (eg academic lectures, articles, seminars etc) to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Research and evaluate a range of academic sources in English, gaining an understanding of the academic contexts relevant to degree study at a UK University.
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Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills: 22 wk
Undergraduate Credit
Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills 22 weeks (4.0 entry)
English as a Foreign Language
This course is designed for students whose first language is not English, and who already have IELTS 4.0 or equivalent, to able to reach the English language level required for entry to the University of Wolverhampton. In addition, the course introduces international students to the learning context in the UK and to the academic skills necessary for study in Higher Education.
This is an intensive English language course taught by qualified and experienced teachers of English for Academic Purposes. The International Academy is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK and our intensive programme focuses on enabling the students to achieve their aim of progressing to a degree at the University of Wolverhampton. Regular one-to-one tutorials and practice assessments allow students to see how they are progressing and seek advice from our experienced staff.
Listening:understanding authentic spoken material in a variety of media and styles including lectures, seminars and academic discussions; taking notes and summarising; becoming familiar with different accents and speaking styles including those of classmates.
Writing: developing academic voice, expressing and supporting opinions; presenting, developing drafting, editing and error correction skills; developing academic referencing skills.
Reading: examining in detail academic and other texts; developing strategies for deriving meaning and understanding from complex texts.
Speaking: speaking at length in academic contexts; taking part in discussions and seminars.
Critical skills: Finding and evaluating a range of academic sources.
Formative assessment: each of the four elements (reading, writing, listening and speaking) will be assessed at regular intervals in order to give a progress report and tutorial.
Chunyan Gou, China
“This course not only improves your language skills quickly but it also helps you learn and live. I have enjoyed the course and the teachers are very enthusiastic. I want to continue to study at the University of Wolverhampton.”
Saqr Al-Naemi, Qatar
“I like the course and the teachers are professional, I love Priorslee Hall and feel comfortable in it. I like the people who work in the University, they are kind and friendly and I have made friends from Cyprus, Morocco, China and Oman.”
You will have regular one to one tutorials with your academic tutor to discuss your progress. Lecturers will make regular use of the VLE (Canvas) where you can access summaries of classes, homework and consolidatory materials according to your needs.
At regular intervals, there will be formative assessments which will be used for a progress report and a one-one tutorial with your tutors.
Any students completing the programme and returning to their home country will have a strong command of English, and in addition will possess a good level of competence in analytical skills, pair and group work as well as experience of working in a multi -national context. These represent important transferable skills when seeking employment as well as in the HE context or when setting up a business independently.
Communicate with accuracy, fluency and range, increasing their ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Respond appropriately and effectively , both orally and in written form, on a range of academic and non-academic topics to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Comprehend both gist and specific detail in a range of academic and non-academic written and oral texts (eg academic lectures, articles, seminars etc) to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Research and evaluate a range of academic sources in English, gaining an understanding of the academic contexts relevant to degree study at a UK University.
WL060Z01UVD
Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills
Undergraduate Credit
Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills
English as a Foreign Language
This course is designed for students whose first language is not English.
Students will already need to have IELTS 4.5 or equivalent to be able to reach the English language level required for entry to the University of Wolverhampton. In addition, the course introduces international students to the learning context in the UK and to the academic skills necessary for study in Higher Education.
This is an intensive English language course taught by qualified and experienced teachers of English for Academic Purposes. The International Academy is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK and our intensive programme focuses on enabling the students to achieve their aim of progressing to a degree at the University of Wolverhampton. Regular one-to-one tutorials and practice assessments allow students to see how they are progressing and seek advice from our experienced staff.
Listening: understanding authentic spoken material in a variety of media and styles including lectures, seminars and academic discussions; taking notes and summarising; becoming familiar with different accents and speaking styles including those of classmates.
Writing: developing academic voice, expressing and supporting opinions; presenting, developing drafting, editing and error correction skills; developing academic referencing skills.
Reading: examining in detail academic and other texts; developing strategies for deriving meaning and understanding form complex texts.
Speaking: speaking at length in academic contexts; taking part in discussions and seminars.
Critical skills: finding and evaluating a range of academic sources.
Formative assessment: each of the four elements (reading, writing, listening and speaking) will be assessed at regular intervals in order to give a progress report and tutorial.
You will have regular one to one tutorials with your academic tutor to discuss your progress. Lecturers will make regular use of the VLE (Canvas) where you can access summaries of classes, homework and consolidatory materials according to your needs.
At regular intervals, there will be formative assessments which will be used for a progress report and a one-one tutorial with your tutors.
Any students completing the programme and returning to their home country will have a strong command of English, and in addition will possess a good level of competence in analytical skills, pair and group work as well as experience of working in a multi -national context. These represent important transferable skills when seeking employment as well as in the HE context or when setting up a business independently.
Communicate with accuracy, fluency and range, increasing their ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Respond appropriately and effectively , both orally and in written form, on a range of academic and non-academic topics to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Comprehend both gist and specific detail in a range of academic and non-academic written and oral texts (eg academic lectures, articles, seminars etc) to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Research and evaluate a range of academic sources in English, gaining an understanding of the academic contexts relevant to degree study at a UK University.
WL061Z01UVD
Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills
Undergraduate Credit
Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills
English as a Foreign Language
This course is designed for students whose first language is not English.
Students will need IELTS 5.0 or equivalent, to join this course, successful completion of which allows them to reach the English language level required for most degree courses at the University of Wolverhampton.
In addition, the course introduces international students to the learning context in the UK and to the academic skills necessary for study in Higher Education. This is an intensive English language course taught by qualified and experienced teachers of English for Academic Purposes. The International Academy is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK and our intensive programme focuses on enabling the students to achieve their aim of progressing to a degree at the University of Wolverhampton. Regular one-to-one tutorials and practice assessments allow students to see how they are progressing and seek advice from our experienced staff.
Due to the Coronavirus situation, all our Pre-sessional courses have been moved online so you can still study your Pre-sessional course with us and move on to your main degree course with the required level of English and academic skills. You can do our online Pre-sessional course from your own home - you do not need to be on our campus in order to study but you will need access to a PC or laptop and a good quality internet connection in order to fully participate. Please also be aware that classes with your lecturer will take place at times between 9.00 am and 3.00 pm GMT so please take this into consideration.
Listening: understanding authentic spoken material in a variety of media and styles including lectures, seminars and academic discussions; taking notes and summarising; becoming familiar with different accents and speaking styles including those of classmates.
Writing: developing academic voice, expressing and supporting opinions; presenting, developing drafting, editing and error correction skills; developing academic referencing skills.
Reading: examining in detail academic and other texts; developing strategies for deriving meaning and understanding form complex texts.
Speaking: speaking at length in academic contexts; taking part in discussions and seminars.
Critical skills: Finding and evaluating a range of academic sources.
Formative assessment: each of the four elements (reading, writing, listening and speaking) will be assessed at the midpoint in order to give a progress report and tutorial.
You will have regular one to one tutorials with your academic tutor to discuss your progress. Lecturers will make regular use of the VLE (Canvas) where you can access summaries of classes, homework and consolidatory materials according to your needs.
At a midway point, there will be formative assessments which will be used for a progress report and a one-one tutorial with your tutors.
Any students completing the programme and returning to their home country will have a strong command of English, and in addition will possess a good level of competence in analytical skills, pair and group work as well as experience of working in a multi -national context. These represent important transferable skills when seeking employment as well as in the HE context or when setting up a business independently.
Communicate with accuracy, fluency and range, increasing their ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Respond appropriately and effectively , both orally and in written form, on a range of academic and non-academic topics to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Comprehend both gist and specific detail in a range of academic and non-academic written and oral texts (eg academic lectures, articles, seminars etc) to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Research and evaluate a range of academic sources in English, gaining an understanding of the academic contexts relevant to degree study at a UK University.
WL062Z01UVD
Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills
Undergraduate Credit
Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills
English as a Foreign Language
This course is designed for students whose first language is not English.
Students will need IELTS 5.5 or equivalent, to join this course, successful completion of which allows them to reach the English language level required for most degree courses at the University of Wolverhampton.
In addition, the course introduces international students to the learning context in the UK and to the academic skills necessary for study in Higher Education. This is an intensive English language course taught by qualified and experienced teachers of English for Academic Purposes. The International Academy is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK and our intensive programme focuses on enabling the students to achieve their aim of progressing to a degree at the University of Wolverhampton. Regular one-to-one tutorials and practice assessments allow students to see how they are progressing and seek advice from our experienced staff.
Due to the Coronavirus situation, all our Pre-sessional courses have been moved fully online so you can still study your Pre-sessional course with us and move on to your main degree course with the required level of English and academic skills. You can do our online Pre-sessional course from your own home - you do not need to be on our campus in order to study but you will need access to a PC or laptop, a good quality internet connection, headphones/microphone and a webcam in order to fully participate. Please also be aware that classes with your lecturer will take place at times between 9.00 am and 3.00 pm GMT so please take this into consideration. Contact us if you need to know more about the technical specifications for this course, email: ia@wlv.ac.uk
Listening: understanding authentic spoken material in a variety of media and styles including lectures, seminars and academic discussions; taking notes and summarising; becoming familiar with different accents and speaking styles including those of classmates.
Writing: developing academic voice, expressing and supporting opinions; presenting, developing drafting, editing and error correction skills; developing academic referencing skills.
Reading: examining in detail academic and other texts; developing strategies for deriving meaning and understanding from complex texts.
Speaking: speaking at length in academic contexts; taking part in discussions and seminars.
Critical skills: Finding and evaluating a range of academic sources.
You will have regular one to one tutorials with your academic tutor to discuss your progress. Lecturers will make regular use of the VLE (Canvas) where you can access summaries of classes, homework and consolidatory materials according to your needs.
Any students completing the programme and returning to their home country will have a strong command of English, and in addition will possess a good level of competence in analytical skills, pair and group work as well as experience of working in a multi -national context. These represent important transferable skills when seeking employment as well as in the HE context or when setting up a business independently.
Communicate with accuracy, fluency and range, increasing their ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Respond appropriately and effectively , both orally and in written form, on a range of academic and non-academic topics to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Comprehend both gist and specific detail in a range of academic and non-academic written and oral texts (eg academic lectures, articles, seminars etc) to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Research and evaluate a range of academic sources in English, gaining an understanding of the academic contexts relevant to degree study at a UK University.
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Politics and War Studies
BA (Hons)
Politics and War Studies
History politics and war studies
As well as detailed knowledge of forms of conflict and how politics and political negotiation attempt to render violent conflict unnecessary, the course provides graduates with the generic skills of critical inquiry, the ability to undertake close textual analysis and the ability to demonstrate knowledge and present coherent arguments in a number of forms. As well as specific subject knowledge, graduates will develop a wide range of transferable skills including technological proficiency as reflected in the subject and university commitment to blended learning.
The War Studies and Politics team are research-active with specialisms in the areas of conflict resolution, military strategy and tactics and terrorism.
An innovative, evolving and well-resourced course, which combines the breadth of the Politics curriculum with the expertise gained from the longest running undergraduate War Studies degree programme in the UK.
This degree is located in the School of Social, Historical and Political Studies which has a well-established tradition of student support in terms of academic counselling and skills development including one-to-one student skills support.
Many students in War Studies and Politics go on to postgraduate study including our other postgraduate history courses. Other frequent career paths include local government employment, serving in the armed forces, teaching, administration and management posts.
At the completion of the course the student will;
Be able to identify and critically compare concepts and methodologies used in Politics
Be familiar with the major ideological traditions in Politics
Be aware of the different conceptualisations of citizenship within the global community
Have an awareness and understanding of the strategic, ethical and philosophical theories underpinning War Studies;
Have an understanding of the varieties of approaches to analysing the concept of war and war’s implications
Be able to apply his/ her critical and analytic skills in an enterprising manner.
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History and War Studies
BA (Hons)
History and War Studies
History politics and war studies
The History and War Studies degree provides graduates with the knowledge of the issues, themes, debates and developments related to the analysis of history and war. Our graduates are equipped to develop and sustain debates on the strategic, ethical and philosophical uses of war as well as understanding the full historical contexts within which conflict arises. Alongside subject-specific knowledge, you will develop a wide range of key transferable skills including enhanced communication, analytical and technological proficiency. The degree encourages you to become digitally literate and intellectually curious, with the capacity to work both independently and as part of a wider team to understand, develop and apply solutions to both theoretical and practical problems. These skills equip our graduates to use their knowledge in enterprising and profitable ways in their chosen careers and develop their roles within the wider community.
The History and War Studies degree at Wolverhampton enables you to engage in debates about a diverse range of historically contested issues and conflicts under the guidance of research-active, internationally recognised scholars.
Studying this degree enables you to explore historical and contemporary wars and conflicts from a wide and geographically diverse range of case studies, alongside the social and political histories of empire and migration, consumerism and activism.
The course actively encourages you to develop your own interests and you will investigate the forces of social, economic, political and cultural change that have given us the world in which we live today and be equipped to develop and sustain debates on the strategic, ethical and philosophical uses of war.
As well as subject-specific knowledge, you will develop a wide range of key transferable skills including enhanced communication, analytical and digital literacy. The degree encourages students to become digitally literate and intellectually curious, with the capacity to work both independently and as part of a wider team to understand, develop and apply solutions to both theoretical and practical problems. Such skills equip our graduates to use their knowledge in enterprising and profitable ways in their chosen careers and develop their roles within the wider community.
At the completion of the course you will:
Have an awareness and critical understanding of the problematic nature of interpreting the past and the strategic, ethical and philosophical theories underpinning the subject;
Have an understanding of the varieties of approaches to analysing historical events, the concept of war and war’s implications;
Be familiar with a variety of historical and war-related case studies;
Be able to address historical and contemporary problems in depth using primary and secondary sources;
Be able to use appropriate technologies in digitally literate and enterprising ways to support research, process data and produce written work and presentational material to a variety of audiences;
Have a greater understanding of the value of civic responsibility in your outlook toward and relationships with others in a global context.
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War Studies
BA (Hons)
War Studies
History politics and war studies
The War Studies degree will provide graduates with knowledge of the debates and developments related to war; its causes, uses and how it may be avoided or concluded. Our graduates will be equipped to develop and sustain debates on the strategic, ethical and philosophical uses of war in both historical and contemporary settings.
As well as subject-specific knowledge, graduates will develop a wide range of key transferable skills including enhanced communication, analytical and technological proficiency. The degree encourages individuals to become digitally literate and intellectually curious, with the capacity to work both independently and as part of a wider team to understand, develop and apply solutions to both theoretical and practical problems. Such skills equip our graduates to use their knowledge in enterprising and profitable ways in their chosen careers and develop their roles within the wider community.
War and conflict have been a constant and constantly disruptive feature of human activity. Within the War Studies degree you will examine the subject in breadth and depth under the direction of research active, internationally recognised scholars.
The course will provide you with knowledge of the debates and developments related to war; its causes, uses and how it may be avoided or concluded. You will be equipped to develop and sustain debates on the strategic, ethical and philosophical uses of war in both historical and contemporary settings.
As well as subject-specific knowledge, you will develop a wide range of key transferable skills including enhanced communication, analytical and technological proficiency. The degree encourages individuals to become digitally literate and intellectually curious, with the capacity to work both independently and as part of a wider team to understand, develop and apply solutions to both theoretical and practical problems. Such skills equip you to use your knowledge in enterprising and profitable ways in your chosen careers and develop your roles within the wider community.
On the undergraduate War Studies degree, you will be taught by recognised experts with a proven and respected research and publications record. You will benefit from an innovative and evolving curriculum which will develop your skills in critical analysis, debate, reasoning and composition. You can also visit the landmark of the famous "Battle of Normandy" on our annual field trip.
A wide variety of careers are open to graduates of War Studies including serving in the armed forces, teaching, local government, management and the heritage industry. A notable proportion of graduates have also undertaken postgraduate education in recent years, studying for Masters and PhD degrees.
As a graduate of this course you will:
Have an awareness and understanding of the strategic, ethical and philosophical theories underpinning the subject
Have an understanding of the varieties of approaches to analysing the concept of war and war’s implications
Be familiar with a variety of war-related case studies
Be able to address historical and contemporary problems in-depth using primary and secondary sources
Be able to analyse and critique information and apply knowledge in an enterprising way
Have enhanced levels of digital literacy.
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War Studies and Philosophy
BA (Hons)
War Studies and Philosophy
History politics and war studies
The and integrated joint course enables graduates to draw on both disciplines, using critical reasoning developed within Philosophy to engage with the debates and developments related to war, its causes, uses and how it may be avoided or concluded. The course will enable graduates to sustain debates on the strategic, ethical and philosophical uses of war in both historical and contemporary settings as well as examine wider philosophical issues about the body, gender and identity.
As well as subject-specific knowledge, graduates will develop a wide range of key transferable skills including enhanced communication, analytical and technological proficiency. The degree encourages individuals to become digitally literate and intellectually curious, with the capacity to work both independently and as part of a wider team to understand, develop and apply solutions to both theoretical and practical problems.
Such skills equip our graduates to use their knowledge in enterprising and profitable ways in their chosen careers and develop their roles within the wider community
The advantages of studying War Studies and Philosophy at Wolverhampton include:
Being taught by recognised experts with a proven and respected research and publications record.
A well established and resourced course, which is the longest running undergraduate War Studies degree programme in the University
An innovative and evolving curriculum which includes field trip opportunities
The opportunity to listen to internationally renowned scholars through the Royal Institute of Philosophy public lecture series hosted by the university.
The War Studies and Philosophy integrated joint will enhance an individual’s career prospects. Previous graduates have gone into a wide variety of careers including serving in the armed forces, teaching, journalism, local government, management and the heritage industry. A notable proportion of graduates have also undertaken postgraduate education in recent years, studying for Masters and PhD degrees.
A successful graduate from this course will be able to demonstrate:
An awareness and understanding of the strategic, ethical and moral theories underpinning both War Studies and Philosophy;
Familiarity with specialized philosophical vocabulary. This entails the ability to draw connections between ideas, concepts, arguments and theories within Philosophy, between Philosophy and War Studies, and in practical contexts
An ability to address historical and contemporary problems in depth using primary and secondary sources of relevance to War Studies and Philosophy;
The capacity to present, in both oral and written forms, a clear and well-structured assessment of relevant considerations.
Intellectual skills for independently reasoned research, involving critical analysis and evaluation of textual arguments.
Acquired capabilities that are highly valued in modern diverse working environments and demonstrate key employment skills (e.g. self-management, IT, digital literacy, enterprise, working in groups) including, an openness to reasoned dialogue with others in contexts of problem identification, analysis and response.
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Second World War Studies
MA
Second World War Studies: Conflict, Societies, Holocaust
The Second World War attracts more academic, media and public interest than any other event in history, and it is an integral part of school and further/higher education curricula. This programme will enable you to study the subject in detail, to update your knowledge, and to become familiar with the use of personal accounts, including interviews and testimonies. You will be taught by experts in the field, and you will carry out your own research in your favourite area.
You will study in depth some of the key issues in the military, political, and social history of the Second World War, such as strategy, diplomacy and politics of Axis and Allied forces, the war in the air, the victory campaign in the West, and the war in the East, including life under German occupation, the fate of societies under the conditions of total war, and last but not least, the Holocaust.
Students will be eligible for a Postgraduate Certificate Second World War Studies: Conflict, Societies, Holocaust after completing their first year of study. Students who complete the whole course will be eligible for the full award.
Learning and teaching takes place through a mixture of lectures, seminars, and student presentations. The programme will be delivered in a hybrid way. Face-to-face teaching will take place at Wolverhampton city campus once a month on a Saturday, while students have also the option to study from home.
Assessments will be carried out through essays. There are no examinations.
During your study you will be introduced to a variety of research methods and the researching and writing of your dissertation. In the second year of your study you will chose a piece of original research for your dissertation. You will be advised and supervised by a specialist tutor in your subject area. The duration of the course (28 months) includes the time for writing up final dissertation.
Our part-time Master’s programme will enable you to explore the history of the Second World War. Special consideration will be given to military conflicts, societies at war, and the Holocaust.
You will be guided by a team of historians with the highest international reputation, led by Professor John Buckley and Professor Johannes-Dieter Steinert. The team includes Professor Gary Sheffield, Professor Stephen Badsey; and you will in addition be taught by other international scholars such as Professor John Gooch, Professor Martin Alexander, and Dr Peter Gray.
You will benefit from our international scholarly activities, among them the multidisciplinary conference series “Beyond Camps and Forced Labour. Current International Research on Survivors of Nazi Persecution” (Imperial War Museums, London), “Children and War: Past and Present”, battlefield tour/study trips to Normandy and the Low Countries and the University of Wolverhampton’s oral history programme and archive.
Successful completion of the course will enhance your career prospects and could lead to a specialised career in museums, education, armed forces, or as a battlefield guide, along with more general arts-related careers.
It will be particularly relevant to researchers, teachers, journalists, political and central government professionals, civil servants, military professionals, charity and campaign workers.
Attainment of the MA degree could also lead to doctoral research.
At the end of this course you will be able to:
Demonstrate critical and analytical understanding of key issues and debates in the history of the Second World War and Holocaust.
Demonstrate the ability to negotiate, design and undertake independent research based on primary sources.
Exercise critical, evaluative and analytical skills in relation to historiographical debates and sources Communicate effectively at an appropriate level for a Masters programme.
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship
MSc
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Business and management
This course will introduce business tools and techniques and theories that will enable you to operate more effectively in an entrepreneurial and innovative employment setting, providing you with the competencies to act entrepreneurially. The programme will include theoretical concepts of innovation, practical application of innovation, and the management skills required to effect the organisational change necessitated by innovation.
The course is designed so that full time students are able to complete their study in one academic year. By the end of the course you will have acquired high-level knowledge and understanding of innovation and entrepreneurship concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences including live case studies, visiting speakers and blended learning. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing research, presentations, problem-solving and organising and managing group-based projects.
The MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship is the first programme to be delivered at Beaconside as well as at the Business School, Wolverhampton Campus. The Course is full-time over one year.
Key points:
· All students will have access to specialist tutors, a dedicated learning centre and an associated business support unit.
· As a member of the NACUE Launch Pad students will also receive 12 months free office space and support, plus the opportunity to apply for financial assistance.
· Students have the option to complete the ‘Independent Business Analysis Project’ module by distance learning (in China or the UK).
· There will be two intakes: in semester 1 (September 2018) AND semester 2 (in January 2019).
The MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship will enhance your academic and professional skills and understanding, enabling you to accelerate your career within the organisation or, alternatively, seek employment in another organisation at a higher level. Specifically, the programme will introduce you to the different theoretical concepts of innovation, and to the practical application of innovation in terms of products, processes or business techniques.
Critically evaluate theories of entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity and their role in the establishment and development of new enterprises and high growth businesses.
Evaluate and apply theories relating to and underpinning the functional and operational aspects of finance and marketing required in entrepreneurial businesses.
Develop and justify strategies for commercialising innovative products or business processes in a national and international context, and present business plans in a persuasive and authoritative manner.
Evaluate the potential for change initiatives when implementing new strategies within an organisation.
Critically evaluate the necessary skills, capabilities and characteristics of entrepreneurial change agents.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through the completion of an independent business analysis project which demonstrates originality and innovation in problem solving.
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History with Secondary Education (QTS)
BA (Hons)
History with Secondary Education (QTS)
This course provides a high standard of training and subject knowledge for those who wish to take up a teaching post in the secondary school sector teaching History.
History is a perennially popular subject in secondary schools and colleges, meaning there is always a vibrant jobs market for History teachers offering great opportunities for a rewarding and respected career in the secondary education sector for our graduates.
History is important: it shapes our lives and moulds our identities.
The History element of the course allows you to examine a wide range of themes and issues across a range of nations and periods.
Focusing on the cultural, political, social and economic aspects of historical change, you will be encouraged to study particular areas of historical interest and controversy in depth.
In your studies, you will learn the essential historical techniques of critical analysis, research methods and the skills required for handling and processing information.
This course complies with the statutory guidance from the Department for Education for Initial Teacher Training courses.
With its curriculum structure providing a weighting of 66% of modules with the university’s History, Politics and War Studies Department, this programme will provide you with excellent subject knowledge.
The range of modules you will study includes a core module in Year 1, which concentrates on the fundamentals of History as a discipline, along with a range of other options that help diversify and broaden your historical understanding.
The modules available to you have been selected specifically to bolster your knowledge of topics which are likely to arise at Key Stage 3 and in the more popular GCSE and A-Level options at English secondary schools.
The course will provide you with a high standard of both historical subject content and knowledge in addition to preparing you to take up a subject specialist teaching post in a secondary school.
The course is also designed to develop secondary school teachers who will be:
Empathetic and committed to pupils’ learning Reflective and reflexive
Enthusiastic and innovative Open-minded and research-aware
Capable of engaging in practitioner research Flexible and creative Knowledgeable – both in terms of the subject and pedagogically
The course will also help you to develop as a teacher who understands the links between subject knowledge and the curriculum knowledge needed to teach your subject. Equally, we seek to develop teachers who understand the needs of the individual pupil and the school community in which they will work.
The range of modules you will study includes a core module in Year 1, which concentrates on the fundamentals of History as a discipline, along with a range of other options the help diversify and broaden your historical understanding. The modules available to you have been selected specifically to bolster your knowledge of topics which are likely to arise at Key Stage 3 and in the more popular GCSE and A-Level options at English secondary schools.
The course will provide you with a high standard of both historical subject content and pedagogical knowledge in addition to preparing you to take up a subject specialist teaching post in the secondary sector. The course reflects the specific and precise quality frameworks established by relevant government agencies, and complies fully with the relevant teaching standards framework. You will be provided with opportunities to contextualise and apply the knowledge gained on both sides of your degree as you develop a variety of teaching techniques during supervised work placements.
The BA History with Secondary Education(QTS) course is specifically designed to ensure that those who are successful can be recommended to the relevant professional body for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which is the recognised professional award required by all those who wish to teach in a maintained school.
The course is also designed to develop secondary school teachers who will be:
Empathetic and committed to pupils’ learning
Reflective and reflexive
Enthusiastic and innovative
Open-minded and research-aware
Capable of engaging in practitioner research
Flexible and creative
Knowledgeable – both in terms of the subject and pedagogically
The course will also help you to develop as a teacher who understands the links between subject knowledge and the curriculum knowledge needed to teach your subject. Equally, we seek to develop teachers who understand the needs of the individual pupil and the school community in which they will work.
For the award of an honours degree, you, the student, will be able to:
Understand the problematic nature of interpreting the past in a critical way, the variety of theoretical and methodological approaches to the subject, and the multiplicity of sources available to historians.
Demonstrate an informed appreciation of the processes of continuity and change over an extended time-span and how these have been affected by the contested exercise of power.
Analyse the historical construction and changing nature of identities, as defined principally by place, ethnicity, gender and class
Engage critically with key historiographical debates and address these in depth using primary and secondary sources.
Use appropriate technologies in digitally literate and enterprising ways to support historical research, process data and produce written work and presentational material.
Understand the value of civic responsibility in your outlook toward and relationships with others in an historical and global context
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Education Health &Wellbeing with Int Foundation Yr
BA (Hons)
Education, Health and Wellbeing with International Foundation Year
International Foundation Years
As an international applicant, the International Foundation Year at the University of Wolverhampton will give you a solid base to progress onto and study a selection of our degree programmes, subject to professional body requirements.
We will help you to understand the expectations and academic skills required to study successfully for a degree in the UK.
We offer two start dates for the International Foundation Year in either semester 1 or 2, with the course lasting an academic year.
You will study a mixture of subject-specific modules and more general modules that will expand your English language and learning skills ready for higher education.
You will gain a solid foundation in the key academic skills such as research and referencing that will support degree-level study.
The International Foundation Year:
introduces your chosen specialist subject
gives you a solid foundation in key academics skills like research and referencing that will support degree-level study
develops and improves your academic language skills
provides a choice of pathways based on your desired subject specialism
give you educational bridge to study an undergraduate degree of your choice at the University of Wolverhampton (subject to professional body requirements).
By studying the International Foundation Year in Education, Health and Wellbeing, you will develop your skills in your chosen subject specialism to a level that will allow you to begin a degree (subject to professional body requirements and Disclosure and Barring checks) at the University of Wolverhampton’s Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing.
Upon completing the International Foundation Year, you may choose to continue your studies at other UK universities which recognise the programme, we have progression agreements with other UK universities provided you meet their conditions.
The International Academy is accredited by the British Council (Accreditation UK) for the quality of English Language provision.
Our dedicated staff provide expert support and tuition to help prepare you for your future study choices. The programme has a minimum of 12 weeks of teaching included.
All modules include a number of tutorial sessions either in small group sessions or one-to-one.
You will have access to extensive online facilities, as well as our learning centres/ libraries, allowing you to make the most of the resources available to you.
You can make the general modules relevant to you by choosing topics that relate to your chosen academic subject.
Typical modules include:
Getting Ahead as an International Student
Exploring an Academic Discipline
Language Skills – Grammar, Writing and Speaking
Learning in a Digital Environment
Within the School of Education, Health and Wellbeing typical modules include:
Introduction to Healthcare Science
Principles of Biomedical Science
Teaching methods include lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Assessment methods include:
assessment on project work undertaken throughout the period
Loretta Ifeoma, Nigeria
“I feel more prepared now than ever for a university degree. I have gained all the necessary support to improve my academic writing style and I look forward to coming to class every day because the lecturers are very patient and understanding and the classes are interactive and motivating.”
Orgest Lika, Albania
“I am enjoying the International Foundation year because I am improving my language learning and communication skills and I have made lots of new friends.”
Haroun Jesulayomi, Nigeria
“The teaching has been great and I have enjoyed the teaching explanations by the lecturers.”
Tony Declan, Ghana
“I have enjoyed being able to interact with people from other cultures and the teachers are insightful and very supportive.”
Depending on whether you choose to study an education, health or wellbeing specialism, you will be taught at our Walsall Campus, and/or Wolverhampton City Campus.
Wolverhampton City Campus, has a wealth of facilities for students both on campus and in the city. Take a quick tour of Wolverhampton City Campus to see what’s available. And you can travel for free during term-time between the campuses by using the University’s shuttle bus service, which also stops in Telford Town Centre.
Walsall Campus is a self-contained campus, and being home to the Institute of Sport, contains some outstanding sports facilities, including the Sports Centre and swimming pool. It’s also home the British Judo’s prestigious Centre for Excellence. Take a tour to see what’s on campus.
The International Academy is based at Telford Innovation Campus which provides a friendly place of welcome in safe, relaxed surroundings. You may also have some teaching in the historic Priorslee Hall which has social areas with comfy sofas, TVs and games consoles, table tennis and tea and coffee making facilities. It also has outdoor exercise equipment, sports field, and a floodlit hard court for football, basketball and tennis.
The aim of this course is to allow successful candidates to progress into a degree programme in their chosen subject at the University of Wolverhampton [or at another UK University which recognises the programme] which will serve to enhance their employment opportunities in the future.
We are very pleased that most International Foundation Year students stay with us to continue onto their chosen degree programmes but should you wish to progress to another University we have a progression agreement with Oxford Brookes University, provided you meet the following conditions:
Evidence of a competed High School Certificate with satisfactory results.
Successful completion of the Foundation Programme at the University of Wolverhampton with a minimum grade of 60/65% for most Oxford Brookes University undergraduate programmes. Oxford Brookes University may also require minimum marks on specific modules.
Fully completed UCAS application form, with an appropriate personal statement and good academic references from tutors.
Proof of English language proficiency. For most programmes this will be an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing. Law and Psychology require IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Reading and Writing.
We also have a Progression Agreement with the University of Brighton, for their Undergraduate Business courses only, subject to conditions which include WEPE/IELTS 6 overall with 6 in writing and minimum 5.5 in other areas.
We are also having ongoing discussions with several other institutions.
The aim of this course is to allow you to progress onto a degree programme in your chosen subject at the University of Wolverhampton (or at another UK university which recognises the programme).
Most of our International Foundation Year students continue onto their chosen degree programmes at the University of Wolverhampton, but should you wish to progress to another University we have a progression agreement with Oxford Brookes University, provided you meet the following conditions:
Evidence of a competed High School Certificate with satisfactory results.
Successful completion of the Foundation Programme at the University of Wolverhampton with a minimum grade of 60/65% for most Oxford Brookes University undergraduate programmes. Oxford Brookes University may also require minimum marks on specific modules.
Fully completed UCAS application form, with an appropriate personal statement and good academic references from tutors.
Proof of English language proficiency. For most programmes this will be an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing. Law and Psychology require IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Reading and Writing.
We also have a progression agreement with the University of Brighton for their undergraduate Business courses only, subject to conditions which include WEPE/IELTS 6 overall with 6 in writing and minimum 5.5 in other areas.
We are also having ongoing discussions with several other institutions.
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Business Administration (MBA)
MBA
Business Administration
Business and management
The MBA is an internationally recognised postgraduate general business qualification for managers who wish to expand and develop their skills and knowledge. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility.
The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in one academic year and part time in two years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem-solving and organising and managing projects.
In today’s highly dynamic global environment, a complexity of factors, including technology, enterprise and innovation, have a significant impact on business systems and functions. With this in mind, full -time MBA students on the standard mode of delivery (i.e. classroom study and blended learning out of classroom activities) will join with peers from other postgraduate courses offered by University of Wolverhampton Business School.
Armed Forces personnel, Veterans and Reservists
Students will be eligible for a Post Graduate Certificate Master of Business Administration after completing their first year of study. Students who complete the whole course will be eligible for the full award.
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Staff and students explain the benefits of studying for an MBA at Wolverhampton
Full Time - September start
September start
Semester 1
7AC006 Managing Financial Performance
7HR024 Leadership and Human Resources in Organisations
7MK002 Marketing Management
7MG001 Independent Business Analysis Project (12 months in length)
Semester 2
7BU003 Operations and Project Management
7MG004 Sustainability and Business
7BE002 Strategic Management
“The MBA provided me with the foundation I needed to run a business. Six years later, rarely a week goes by without me referencing it in some way.”
Simon, Managing Director
MBA graduate
The MBA is a programme that is internationally recognised as being at the forefront of management education. It has high quality blended learning support and has access to excellent learning facilities. Students will be able to use prior experience and certificated learning to gain credits against the programme. From the evidence provided, the MBA at the University of Wolverhampton, maps to a CMI L7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.
CMI Units: 7003V2, 7005V2, 7006V2, 7008V2, 7009V2, 7011V2, 7012V2 and 7013V2 equating to a total 62 credits.
Successful completion of the MBA provides a much sought-after academic qualification, which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The programme provides the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically analyse the use of the key functional areas of marketing, HR, finance, accounting and operations management in support of wider organisational activity.
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change and transformation.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact on business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches. gement at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at masters level.
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Business Administration (MBA) - Extended
MBA
Business Administration - Extended
This course enables entry onto the Masters in Business Administration if you did not gain a first or second class honours at degree level (or equivalent). It will add to your existing skills and knowledge providing you with enhanced understanding and abilities which will prepare you for Masters courses, whilst also providing English support if you need help in this area.
The MBA is an internationally recognised postgraduate general business qualification for managers who wish to expand and develop their skills and knowledge. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility.
The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in one academic year and part time in two years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem-solving and organising and managing projects.
From the evidence provided, the MBA at the University of Wolverhampton, maps to a CMI L7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.
CMI Units 7003V2, 7005V2, 7006V2, 7008V2, 7009V2, 7011V2, 7012V2 and 7013V2 equating to a total 62 credits.
Armed Forces personnel, Veterans and Reservists
Students will be eligible for a Post Graduate Certificate Master of Business Administration after completing their first year of study. Students who complete the whole course will be eligible for the full award.
September start (full time)
Semester 1
7BE011 Masters Learning
7AC006 Managing Financial Performance
7HR024 Leadership and Human Resources in Organisations
7MK002 Marketing Management
7MG001 Independent Business Analysis Project (12 months in length)
Semester 2
7BU003 Operations and Project Management
7MG004 Sustainability and Business
7BE002 Strategic Management
The MBA (Extended) course enables students to access the MBA with non- standard entry criteria. The MBA is a programme that is internationally recognised as being at the forefront of management education. It has high quality blended learning support and has access to excellent learning facilities. Students will be able to use prior experience and certificated learning to gain credits against the programme. By completing the course you will also be entitled to apply for additional award CMI Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.
Successful completion of the MBA provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The MBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of the key functional areas of marketing, HR, finance, accounting and operations management in support of wider organisational activity.
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change and transformation.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact on business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at masters level.
Analyse the different approaches and techniques that facilitate detailed study at the postgraduate level in business and management issues.
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Business Administration (International Development
MBA
Business Administration (International Development)
Business and management
The MBA (International Development) is a unique and ideal choice for anyone seeking to develop a career in managing business, leading programmes or projects in an international development context, or a combination of these two.
You will also expand your critical knowledge and strategic understanding of the current changes in both the business and geopolitical environment, and apply your learning to successfully lead resilient businesses with awareness of own impact locally and globally, and practical plan for effecting positive change through corporate social responsibility.
The programme is appropriately tailored to respond to the skills and knowledge needs of a range of learners, from practitioners in international development and business leaders from the corporate world, to those with limited work experience, or seeking to change professions. The diversity of the learning environment, with the majority of students coming from outside the UK, provides an ideal platform for engaging in stimulating discussions and innovative thinking on solutions to help business and international development agencies deliver global targets.
The delivery is flexible you have the option to study either full time or part-time learning over one and two years, respectively. By the end of the programme, you will have gained a critical understanding of the principles and concepts in business administration, and mastered key techniques and skills in designing and managing projects and programmes in any sector. The programme also emphasises development of generic business skills, including research, networking and effective communication.
Those on the International Development route (co-delivered by the Business School and the Centre for International Development and Training) will take the Contemporary Issues in International Development and the Project/Programme Management for International Development options, designed to expose students to the contemporary issues facing the developing world, and equip them with the practical skills to design, implement, monitor and evaluate international development projects and programmes, whether these be led by government, civil society, private sector or development aid (donor) institutions.
The MBA (International Development), a first of its kind to be offered in the UK, is a unique course that situates international business within the complex and dynamic global geopolitical and environmental context. The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop awareness of global and local issues, and understand how these are connected to business, government and international development. For example, in our Contemporary Issues in International Development module, students will critically examine the implications of the changing landscape of UK aid strategy on the UK’s ability to deliver meaningful development results- and be stimulated to develop innovative solutions that engage the business sector in addressing challenges ranging from poverty and malnutrition, to education, maternal health and climate change.
Successful completion of the MBA (ID) provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The MBA(ID)may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources) as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of the key functional areas of marketing, HR, finance, accounting and operations management in support of wider organisational activity
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Obtain the practical skills required by managers actively engaged in initiating and managing projects and programmes.
Design and execute research, investigative or development projects to deal with new problems and issues
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management in an international setting that impact on business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at masters level
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Business Administration-International Development
MBA
Business Administration (International Development) - Extended
Business and management
This course enables entry onto the MBA (International Development) if you did not gain a first or second class honours at degree level (or equivalent). It will add to your existing skills and knowledge providing you with enhanced understanding and abilities which will prepare you for Masters courses, whilst also providing English support if you need help in this area
The MBA (International Development) is a unique and ideal choice for anyone seeking to develop a career in managing business, leading programmes or projects in an international development context, or a combination of these two.
You will also expand your critical knowledge and strategic understanding of the current changes in both the business and geopolitical environment, and apply your learning to successfully lead resilient businesses with awareness of own impact locally and globally, and practical plan for effecting positive change through corporate social responsibility.
The programme is appropriately tailored to respond to the skills and knowledge needs of a range of learners, from practitioners in international development and business leaders from the corporate world, to those with limited work experience, or seeking to change professions. The diversity of the learning environment, with the majority of students coming from outside the UK, provides an ideal platform for engaging in stimulating discussions and innovative thinking on solutions to help business and international development agencies deliver global targets.
The delivery of your award is flexible options to study either full time or part-time learning over one and two years, respectively. By the end of the programme, you will have gained a critical understanding of the principles and concepts in business administration, and mastered key techniques and skills in designing and managing projects and programmes in any sector. The programme also emphasises development of generic business skills, including research, networking and effective communication.
The MBA (International Development), a first of its kind to be offered in the UK, is a unique course that situates international business within the complex and dynamic global geopolitical and environmental context. The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop awareness of global and local issues, and understand how these are connected to business, government and international development. For example, in our Contemporary Issues in International Development module, students will critically examine the implications of the changing landscape of UK aid strategy on the UK’s ability to deliver meaningful development results- and be stimulated to develop innovative solutions that engage the business sector in addressing challenges ranging from poverty and malnutrition, to education, maternal health and climate change.
Students in this course will gain theoretical and practical knowledge in Strategic Management, Human Resources and Leadership, Marketing Management, Finance and Independent Business Analysis in an international development setting. Our unique approach to this MBA is to help students develop confidence in applying skills and knowledge gained throughout this course to influence business decision making, accountability and social responsibility, as well as manage for business resilience and inclusive growth and development.
This course targets graduates working (or aspiring to work) in international development, and those with an interest in understanding how business can contribute to attaining the UN global Sustainable Development Goals. The course will also appeal to senior business leaders, seeking to gain an understanding of social, political and environmental issues that shape international development business, or those in charge of corporate social responsibility.
Successful completion of the MBA (ID) provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The MBA(ID)may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources) as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of the key functional areas of marketing, HR, finance, accounting and operations management in support of wider organisational activity
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels
Obtain the practical skills required by managers actively engaged in initiating and managing projects and programmes.
Design and execute research, investigative or development projects to deal with new problems and issues
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management in an international setting that impact on business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at masters level
Analyse the different approaches and techniques that facilitate detailed study at the postgraduate level in business and management issues
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International Masters of Business Administration
International MBA
International Business Administration (IMBA)
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility.
The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in one academic year. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem-solving and organising and managing projects.
Our International MBA offers the option of going on a placement, which can be paid or unpaid. Placement students are valuable to employers and many of our placements are paid. All applications are on a competitive basis and students secure positions through their own efforts. Some assistance in preparation for applying for placements will be provided, however the employer has the final say. The work undertaken by the student must be of an adequate standard in an area of work strongly related to the content of the programme and the appropriateness of any placement will be assessed and approved by a member of the academic team on an individual basis. Your placement will enable you to boost your learning with hands on experience and apply your theoretical knowledge to real life work experience..
Critically analyse the use of the key functional areas of marketing, HR, finance, accounting and operations management in support of wider organisational activity.
Critically evaluate strategic planning alternatives to take account of business environmental conditions.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its global environment and the importance of change and adaptability.
Evaluate the role and contribution of creativity and innovation in the development of organisations
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact on business and management at functional, strategic and global levels.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at masters level
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International Masters of Business Administration
International MBA (Extended)
International Business Administration (IMBA) - Extended
Business and management
This course enables entry onto the International Masters Business Administration if you did not gain a first or second class honours at degree level (or equivalent). It will add to your existing skills and knowledge providing you with enhanced understanding and abilities which will prepare you for Masters courses.
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility.
The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in one academic year. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem-solving and organising and managing projects.
Critically analyse the use of the key functional areas of marketing, HR, finance, accounting and operations management in support of wider organisational activity.
Critically evaluate strategic planning alternatives to take account of business environmental conditions.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its global environment and the importance of change and adaptability.
Evaluate the role and contribution of creativity and innovation in the development of organisations
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact on business and management at functional, strategic and international levels.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at masters level
Analyse the different approaches and techniques that facilitate detailed study at the postgraduate level in business and management issues.
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Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills
Undergraduate Credit
Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills: Elementary
The aim of this course is to develop students’ understanding and use of English Language in all 4 core skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) to the equivalent of IELTS 6.0 so that you are able to start your degree programme (Bachelor's or Master's). The course develops language skills but also acquaints you with the appropriate study skills and academic expectation of a UK University.
Speaking skills (presentations/ seminars)
Assessments of speaking skills progress from group presentations on personal / cultural topics to research based academic seminars.
Writing skills (in class tests , coursework)
Assessment of writing skills progress from writing short texts on personal / cultural topics with a reasonable degree of accuracy and organisation to research-based open-book assessments where students research and are expected to demonstrate use of academic conventions such as referencing and avoiding plagiarism, while also demonstrating a good command of grammar and vocabulary skills.
Listening skills (in class tests)
Assessment of listening skills progress from listening to short texts on personal/ cultural topics to understanding organisation, gist and details in academic lectures.
Reading skills (in class tests)
Assessment of reading skills progress from understanding simple texts on personal/ cultural topics to demonstrating awareness of organisation of texts and distinguishing main points from sub-points.
Chunyan Gou, China
“This course not only improves your language skills quickly but it also helps you learn and live. I have enjoyed the course and the teachers are very enthusiastic. I want to continue to study at the University of Wolverhampton.”
Saqr Al-Naemi, Qatar
“I like the course and the teachers are professional, I love Priorslee Hall and feel comfortable in it. I like the people who work in the University, they are kind and friendly and I have made friends from Cyprus, Morocco, China and Oman.”
As well as learning English language skills you will start to develop academic and learning skills that will equip you for university study.
TEFLQ qualified English teachers.
Regular one-to-one tutorials.
Any students completing the programme and returning to their home country will have a strong command of English, and in addition will possess a good level of competence in analytical skills, pair and group work as well as experience of working in a multi -national context. These represent important transferable skills when seeking employment as well as in the HE context or when setting up a business independently.
Communicate with accuracy, fluency and range in the academic contexts relevant to undergraduate study.
Respond appropriately, effectively and spontaneously both orally and in written form, on a range of relevant technical and subject-specific topics to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Comprehend both gist and specific detail in a range of complex written and oral texts e.g. academic articles, lectures, seminars, etc.
Research, evaluate and use a wide range of sources in English in order to demonstrate comprehension of relevant theories.
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Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills
Undergraduate Credit
Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills: 17 Weeks (4.5. entry)
English as a Foreign Language
This course is designed for students whose first language is not English, and who already have IELTS 4.5 or equivalent, to able to reach the English language level required for entry to the University of Wolverhampton. In addition, the course introduces international students to the learning context in the UK and to the academic skills necessary for study in Higher Education.
This is an intensive English language course taught by qualified and experienced teachers of English for Academic Purposes. The International Academy is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK and our intensive programme focuses on enabling the students to achieve their aim of progressing to a degree at the University of Wolverhampton. Regular one-to-one tutorials and practice assessments allow students to see how they are progressing and seek advice from our experienced staff.
Listening: understanding authentic spoken material in a variety of media and styles including lectures, seminars and academic discussions; taking notes and summarising; becoming familiar with different accents and speaking styles including those of classmates.
Writing: developing academic voice, expressing and supporting opinions; presenting, developing drafting, editing and error correction skills; developing academic referencing skills.
Reading: examining in detail academic and other texts; developing strategies for deriving meaning and understanding form complex texts.
Speaking: speaking at length in academic contexts; taking part in discussions and seminars.
Critical skills: finding and evaluating a range of academic sources.
Formative assessment: each of the four elements (reading, writing, listening and speaking) will be assessed at regular intervals in order to give a progress report and tutorial.
You will have regular one to one tutorials with your academic tutor to discuss your progress. Lecturers will make regular use of the VLE (Canvas) where you can access summaries of classes, homework and consolidatory materials according to your needs.
At regular intervals, there will be formative assessments which will be used for a progress report and a one-one tutorial with your tutors.
Any students completing the programme and returning to their home country will have a strong command of English, and in addition will possess a good level of competence in analytical skills, pair and group work as well as experience of working in a multi -national context. These represent important transferable skills when seeking employment as well as in the HE context or when setting up a business independently.
Communicate with accuracy, fluency and range, increasing their ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Respond appropriately and effectively , both orally and in written form, on a range of academic and non-academic topics to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Comprehend both gist and specific detail in a range of academic and non-academic written and oral texts (eg academic lectures, articles, seminars etc) to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Research and evaluate a range of academic sources in English, gaining an understanding of the academic contexts relevant to degree study at a UK University.
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Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills
Undergraduate Credit
Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills: Intensive (5.0 entry)
English as a Foreign Language
This course is designed for students whose first language is not English.
Students will need IELTS 5.0 or equivalent, to join this course, successful completion of which allows them to reach the English language level required for most degree courses at the University of Wolverhampton.
In addition, the course introduces international students to the learning context in the UK and to the academic skills necessary for study in Higher Education. This is an intensive English language course taught by qualified and experienced teachers of English for Academic Purposes. The International Academy is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK and our intensive programme focuses on enabling the students to achieve their aim of progressing to a degree at the University of Wolverhampton. Regular one-to-one tutorials and practice assessments allow students to see how they are progressing and seek advice from our experienced staff.
Due to the Coronavirus situation, all our Pre-sessional courses have been moved online so you can still study your Pre-sessional course with us and move on to your main degree course with the required level of English and academic skills. You can do our online Pre-sessional course from your own home - you do not need to be on our campus in order to study but you will need access to a PC or laptop and a good quality internet connection in order to fully participate. Please also be aware that classes with your lecturer will take place at times between 9.00 am and 3.00 pm GMT so please take this into consideration.
Listening: understanding authentic spoken material in a variety of media and styles including lectures, seminars and academic discussions; taking notes and summarising; becoming familiar with different accents and speaking styles including those of classmates.
Writing: developing academic voice, expressing and supporting opinions; presenting, developing drafting, editing and error correction skills; developing academic referencing skills.
Reading: examining in detail academic and other texts; developing strategies for deriving meaning and understanding form complex texts.
Speaking: speaking at length in academic contexts; taking part in discussions and seminars.
Critical skills: Finding and evaluating a range of academic sources.
Formative assessment: each of the four elements (reading, writing, listening and speaking) will be assessed at the midpoint in order to give a progress report and tutorial.
You will have regular one to one tutorials with your academic tutor to discuss your progress. Lecturers will make regular use of the VLE (Canvas) where you can access summaries of classes, homework and consolidatory materials according to your needs.
At a midway point, there will be formative assessments which will be used for a progress report and a one-one tutorial with your tutors.
Any students completing the programme and returning to their home country will have a strong command of English, and in addition will possess a good level of competence in analytical skills, pair and group work as well as experience of working in a multi -national context. These represent important transferable skills when seeking employment as well as in the HE context or when setting up a business independently.
Communicate with accuracy, fluency and range, increasing their ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Respond appropriately and effectively , both orally and in written form, on a range of academic and non-academic topics to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Comprehend both gist and specific detail in a range of academic and non-academic written and oral texts (eg academic lectures, articles, seminars etc) to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Research and evaluate a range of academic sources in English, gaining an understanding of the academic contexts relevant to degree study at a UK University.
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Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills
Undergraduate Credit
Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills: Intensive (5.5 entry)
English as a Foreign Language
This course is designed for students whose first language is not English.
Students will need IELTS 5.5 or equivalent to join this course, successful completion of which allows them to reach the English language level required for most degree courses at the University of Wolverhampton.
In addition, the course introduces international students to the learning context in the UK and to the academic skills necessary for study in Higher Education. This is an intensive English language course taught by qualified and experienced teachers of English for Academic Purposes. The International Academy is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK and our intensive programme focuses on enabling the students to achieve their aim of progressing to a degree at the University of Wolverhampton. Regular one-to-one tutorials and practice assessments allow students to see how they are progressing and seek advice from our experienced staff.
Due to the Coronavirus situation, all our Pre-sessional courses have been moved online so you can still study your Pre-sessional course with us and move on to your main degree course with the required level of English and academic skills. You can do our online Pre-sessional course from your own home - you do not need to be on our campus in order to study but you will need access to a PC or laptop and a good quality internet connection in order to fully participate. Please also be aware that classes with your lecturer will take place at times between 9.00 am and 3.00 pm GMT so please take this into consideration.
Listening: understanding authentic spoken material in a variety of media and styles including lectures, seminars and academic discussions; taking notes and summarising; becoming familiar with different accents and speaking styles including those of classmates.
Writing: developing academic voice, expressing and supporting opinions; presenting, developing drafting, editing and error correction skills; developing academic referencing skills.
Reading: examining in detail academic and other texts; developing strategies for deriving meaning and understanding from complex texts.
Speaking: speaking at length in academic contexts; taking part in discussions and seminars.
Critical skills: Finding and evaluating a range of academic sources.
You will have regular one to one tutorials with your academic tutor to discuss your progress. Lecturers will make regular use of the VLE (Canvas) where you can access summaries of classes, homework and consolidatory materials according to your needs.
Any students completing the programme and returning to their home country will have a strong command of English, and in addition will possess a good level of competence in analytical skills, pair and group work as well as experience of working in a multi -national context. These represent important transferable skills when seeking employment as well as in the HE context or when setting up a business independently.
Communicate with accuracy, fluency and range, increasing their ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Respond appropriately and effectively , both orally and in written form, on a range of academic and non-academic topics to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Comprehend both gist and specific detail in a range of academic and non-academic written and oral texts (eg academic lectures, articles, seminars etc) to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Research and evaluate a range of academic sources in English, gaining an understanding of the academic contexts relevant to degree study at a UK University.
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Criminology and Criminal Justice with Foundation
BA (Hons)
Criminology and Criminal Justice with Foundation Year
Sociology social policy and criminology
is the study of what crime is, why people commit crime and what happens when they do.
During your degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Wolverhampton, you will study all the main areas of the subject – including the police, prisons and theories of crime - and have the opportunity to choose cutting edge research-focused specialist modules that particularly interest you, for example, serious and organised crime, prostitution, terrorism, victimology or youth justice.
You will be taught by lecturers who are actively researching in their fields together with those working in the criminal justice system (such as the police and magistrates), and have opportunities to go on relevant trips in the UK and abroad, including prisons and courts.
Your degree is focused upon building your employability and transferable skills, and as part of that, completion of your modules will enable you to receive the University of Wolverhampton Employability and Enterprise Award at Silver Level. You will have the opportunity to undertake voluntary work modules as part of your degree at every level; the option of taking a sandwich year or a summer placement in the UK or abroad to gain further work experience; and you will also undertake a research project on an area of your choice which particularly interests you, or that you may wish to work in after graduation.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
We pride ourselves on our supportive culture, with a large team of academic and student support staff to provide excellent pastoral care together with a welcoming academic environment in which to undertake your degree. We will help you achieve the very best work that you can throughout the rich, fascinating and varied subject matter that our degree offers; and to gain as many wide-ranging transferable skills and practical work experience as possible to enhance your future prospects.
Students who graduate with a BA Criminology and Criminal Justice degree will have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of crime and its consequences, both theoretical and applied. Subject specific skills and work experience are complemented by the type of transferable key skills that are highly valued by employers in the graduate job market. These include the ability to present and develop a cohesive argument, IT skills, critical analysis, research and problem-solving skills, written and verbal communication skills, organisational and time management skills, independent working and team work.
Previous graduates have gone on to work in a variety of careers, including the Police, Probation and prisons; others are employed in related fields such as youth work, Trading Standards, HM Revenue and Customs, UK Border Agency and social work. Students who have particularly enjoyed the Law modules may consider undertaking the in order to qualify as a solicitor or barrister. This course also provides the academic background and scholarship sufficient for postgraduate study at Masters and Doctoral level.
As a graduate of this course you will be able to demonstrate:
Knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to graduate employment and specifically to employment within the criminal justice system and related areas.
Understanding of the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, responses to crime and the practices of the criminal justice system.
A critical and reflective approach to criminological theory and the practices of the criminal justice system.
A broad range of transferable skills, both personal and academic, enabling you to maximise graduate employment opportunities.
The ability to undertake research using relevant research methodologies and communicate findings appropriately.
Critical awareness of social, political and cultural diversity in the context of criminological theories and the criminal justice system.
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Criminology and Criminal Justice and Law with FY
BA (Hons)
Criminology and Criminal Justice and Law with Foundation Year
Sociology social policy and criminology
Crime and its impact, are at the forefront of current political and social debate. A degree in criminology and criminal justice with law enables you to explore the reality behind the newspaper headlines on crime and examine a topic which is relevant, topical and has real, practical application in contemporary society. You will also cover a number of key law subject areas which link to the criminology side of your course.
You will study a wide range of topics covering the legal and sociological issues of , including the operation of the criminal courts through punishment and sentencing and policing of society as well as social inequalities and the law. You will cover a range of law areas which are of specific relevance to this field of study.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Practical Experience: An opportunity at each level of the course to undertake a placement module which will provide invaluable practical experience.
Pastoral support: We pride ourselves in our supportive culture, with a large team of academic and student support staff to provide excellent pastoral care and support together with a welcoming academic environment in which to undertake your degree.
Research-led: Our research-led teaching ensures that you will be learning about the very latest debates in policy and practice.
Recent graduates in Criminology and Criminal Justice and Law are working in a variety of roles including Criminal Justice Agencies, the Police and the National Probation Service, others are employed in related fields such as trading standards, HM Revenues and Customs, the UK Border Agency and social work.
This integrated degree develops skills which are appropriate to a range of careers from the Civil Service to various management roles.
All our courses provide the academic background and scholarship necessary for postgraduate study at both Master's and Doctoral level.
You could also continue your study of law and undertake the at Wolverhampton; to enable you to proceed to the Legal Practice Course or to the Bar Professional Training Course. Provided that you have taken the relevant foundation subjects as part of this course you May be eligible for exemption from part of the Common Professional Examination. For further details on exemption see www.sra.org
On succesful completion of this course you will be able to:
Have knowledge of the fundamental concepts, principles, theories and procedures of law and criminology and an understanding of how they operate.
Apply knowledge to problem situations and demonstrate the ability to provide solutions to unresolved debates demonstrated over a wide number of legal and criminal justice issues.
Act independently in planning and managing tasks with limited guidance in areas which you have studied and will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of ICT and engage with blended and technology supported learning.
Understand the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, responses to crime and the practices of the criminal justice system.
Have a critical awareness of social political and cultural diversity in the context of criminological theories and the criminal justice system.
Identify and use primary legal sources and journals relevant to topics under study.
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Deaf Studies and SENDIS with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Deaf Studies and Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion Studies with Foundation Year
This course will enable you to identify and understand the challenges faced when trying to adopt an inclusive approach to all aspects of life, and how you can meet and address these challenges in a positive way as members of a diverse global society.
You will be able to:
Have opportunities to consider a variety of issues and perspectives surrounding working with deaf, deafblind and disabled people that you, as future professionals, need to be able to recognise.
Study current policies, procedures and practice that you will be able to influence in order to develop inclusive strategies.
Study all forms of deafness, the identity of deaf people who communicate in British Sign Language and those who do not.
Study in depth the Audiological and environmental technologies related to deaf people’s lives and issues of their language development.
Study relevant linguistic theory whilst learning British Sign Language Skills as well as Deafblind Communication and Guiding skills to prepare you for work in relevant domains.
Modules will be delivered using a range of interactive teaching strategies, in order to develop digital literacy and professional skills and attributes.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK005 Critical Thinking (20 Credits)
3GK007 Wolverhampton and its People (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3GK008 Culture and Nationality in Conflict (20 Credits)
Indicative Core Modules
Introduction to Deaf Studies
Introduction to Disability, Diversity and Inclusion
Autism: Themes and Perspectives
From Segregation to Inclusion
Professionalsin Context
Flourishing Deaf lives
Research Methods
Educating Deaf children and young people
Being taught British Sign Language, using digital and analogue facilities, adds a unique dimension to the study of Inclusive practices in society.
Students are taught to understand a bi-lingual and bicultural approach towards Deaf sign language users.
Academic and pastoral support is provided as a priority by deaf and hearing tutors from day one of the course. Peer mentoring offers an extra support mechanism.
The team believes in interactive learning and encourages full participation from all our students: external examiners have consistently highlighted our innovative assessments as a major strength.
Wolverhampton has pioneered the use of interactive web-based forums for teaching and assessment. These activities have proved very popular with students.
Students completing the course are awarded a BA (Hons) Joint Deaf Studies and Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion Studies. Graduates have a range of career opportunities including teacher training, social work, mentoring and advocacy posts, inclusion managers and positions within support groups and charities related to Deafness and Disability. Alumni have gone onto lecturing posts, researcher roles and local authority positions relating to inclusion with many graduates completing PGCE. Others have completed Masters level degrees in a range of areas including speech and language therapy, audiology, cognition and deafness, social work and special needs.
At completion of study a student will be able to:
Communicate in British Sign Language, using digital and analogue facilities, which adds a unique dimension to the study of Inclusive practices in society.
Understand a bi-lingual and bicultural approach towards Deaf sign language users.
To be able to reflect critically on their own value system and relate this to the construction of deafness disability and social diversity.
Demonstrate the underlying values and principles relevant to the working with deaf people and ideologies of inclusion, developing a personal stance drawing upon knowledge and understanding of the complexity of the inclusion process and working with people considered as deaf or disabled.
Work both cooperatively and independently whilst fostering critical reflection upon your own value system, the study of deafness and of disability. In order to facilitate further training and/or professional development exercise initiative, personal responsibility and decision making in complex contexts.
Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring:
- The exercise of initiative and personal responsibility.
- Decision making in complex and unpredictable contexts.
- Ongoing skills including IT and communication strategies.
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Social Policy and Law with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Social Policy and Law with Foundation Year
Law, Sociology social policy and criminology
The BA (Hons) Law and Social Policy course aims to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of legal aspects and implications of social policy affecting today’s society, the theories and their strategic applications operating within a changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches and learning techniques the course intends to equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills and an awareness in preparation for a career within this sphere with the added legal knowledge to enhance their abilities within this chosen area of employment.
Studying Law and Social Policy gives students an excellent opportunity to gain an indepth knowledge of the legal system alongside a clear understanding of a range of social issues and problems that shape wider society.
Mooting and other legal skills competitions provide the opportunity to experience what it is like to be a lawyer. Also, a purpose built courtroom gives you a taste of life in a real court. with purpose-built legal equipment and special acoustics.
There are also regular visits to The Inns of Court, Houses of Parliament as well as career talks from local firms, police, and other relevant organisations.
The diverse nature of the degree means that graduates enter a range of occupations including: Legal Executive, Police, Trading Standards, Welfare Advice, Health & Safety, Personnel, Accountant, Local Authority, Civil Service etc.,
Many of our graduates have gone on to become lawyers, although as well as the list above, you could also consider careers in banking, finance, insurance or work in public and private sector management.
It is possible to continue your studies through postgraduate courses related to Law or Social Policy.
As a graduate of this course you will be able to demonstrate:
Be able to reflect on and understand social, political and cultural diversity.
Gain knowledge of the legal system studied, including familiarity with its institutions and procedures and an understanding of how law fits together and operates in comparable jurisdictions.
Be able to apply a critical approach to methods, enquiry and evaluation in a social policy context.
Be able to evaluate law both independently in terms of doctrinal coherence and in relation to other policy perspectives which have been taught specifically
Be able to act independently in planning and managing tasks with limited guidance in areas which they have studied and will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of ICT and engage with blended and technology supported learning.
Be able to apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and policy outcomes
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English and History with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
English and History with Foundation Year
The English and History integrated joint gives students an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of their heritage and cultural identity, along with the chance to explore other cultures and traditions. Using a wide range of literary and non-literary materials, the programme examines the dynamic relationship which links all forms of cultural activity to the passions and prejudices, hopes and fears of real people facing the specific challenges of their times. Students on this course will develop a greater appreciation of social and political forces which shape our world and its communities. They will acquire the ability to identify and employ a range of oral, written and digital resources, enhancing their skills in information gathering and self-expression which are valued so highly by future employers.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK005 Critical Thinking (20 Credits)
3GK007 Wolverhampton and its People (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3GK008 Culture and Nationality in Conflict (20 Credits)
Year 2
4EN007 Brief Encounters: Narrative & Form in Short Fiction (20 Credits)
4HS001 The Pursuit of History (20 Credits)
4HS003 The Making of Modern Britain, c1700 - c1819 (20 Credits)
4EN009 Poetry: Genres in History (20 Credits)
4EN004 Literature and Identity or 4PO005 Campaigning and Citizenship: Women in Britain and its Empire from 1800 to 1950 or 4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4HU001 Myth or 4HU003 From Student to Scholar or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language Option (20 Credits)
4EN008 Making a Scene: an introduction to drama or 4HU002 Popular Culture or 4SL011 Volunteering in the Community or 4HU003 From Student to Scholar or 4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language or 4WR004 The Holocaust (20 Credits)
Year 3
5EN004 Shakespeare and the English Renaissance (20 Credits)
5EN001 Critical Theory/Textual Practice (20 Credits)
5HS002 Revolutionary Ireland 1798-1940 or 5HS006 The Social History of Victorian Britain c1850-c1901 or 5HS008 Migrant Journeys, Migrant Stories. Itinerants, Migrants and Refugees c1800- 1950 or 5HS010 The Great War 1914-1918 (20 Credits)
5HS002 Revolutionary Ireland 1798-1940 or 5HS006 The Social History of Victorian Britain c1850-c1901 or 5HS008 Migrant Journeys, Migrant Stories. Itinerants, Migrants and Refugees c1800- 1950 or 5HS010 The Great War 1914-1918 (20 Credits)
5EN003 Women's Writing: Reading Gender or 5EN010 18th-Century Literature and the Birth of the Modern or 5EN012 'We Are Many': Literature and Social Protest or 5HU001 The Enlightenment or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
5HS001 The Cold War or 5HS003 Sex and the City: Sexuality in the Long Eighteenth Century or 5HS007 Preserving the Past: Heritage, History and Identity or 5HS005 The Working Class in Twentieth Century Britain or 5HS011 Race and migration in Britain after 1945 (20 Credits)
5EN008 The Realist Novel or 5EN007 Children's Literature or 5EN011 Terrible Beauty: Adventures in the Gothic or 5SL008 Volunteering in Action or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
Year 4
6EN003 Gender, Sex and Language or 6EN004 Victorian Literature, Art and Culture or 6EN007 Positions: Literature, Society and Geography or 6EN009 Unpopular Texts or 6EN011 Eighteenth-Century Literature: Pirates, Princes, Prostitutes or 6HS003 Consumption and the World of Goods: Drink, Drugs and Shopping in Britain, c. 1650-c.1830 or 6HS011 From Reich to Republic. German Society 1871-1924 or 6HS013 Work Placement in the Community or 6HS015 Doing Good? Histories of Charity in Modern Britain and Beyond or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6HS004 Independent Study in History (20 Credits)
6EN003 Gender, Sex and Language or 6EN004 Victorian Literature, Art and Culture or 6EN007 Positions: Literature, Society and Geography or 6EN009 Unpopular Texts or 6EN011 Eighteenth-Century Literature: Pirates, Princes, Prostitutes or 6HS003 Consumption and the World of Goods: Drink, Drugs and Shopping in Britain, c. 1650-c.1830 or 6HS011 From Reich to Republic. German Society 1871-1924 or 6HS013 Work Placement in the Community or 6HS015 Doing Good? Histories of Charity in Modern Britain and Beyond or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6HS004 Independent Study in History (20 Credits)
6EN003 Gender, Sex and Language or 6EN004 Victorian Literature, Art and Culture or 6EN007 Positions: Literature, Society and Geography or 6EN009 Unpopular Texts or 6EN011 Eighteenth-Century Literature: Pirates, Princes, Prostitutes or 6HS003 Consumption and the World of Goods: Drink, Drugs and Shopping in Britain, c. 1650-c.1830 or 6HS011 From Reich to Republic. German Society 1871-1924 or 6HS013 Work Placement in the Community or 6HS015 Doing Good? Histories of Charity in Modern Britain and Beyond or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6HS004 Independent Study in History (20 Credits)
6EN001 Modernisms or 6EN002 The 1960s:Subculture, Pop Culture, Counter-Culture or 6EN006 Virtual Romanticism: Literature and Imagination 1780-1840 or 6HS006 Youth Culture and Popular Music in Twentieth Century Britain or 6HS010 Germany 1919-1945. From Weimar to Auschwitz. or 6HS013 Work Placement in the Community or 6HS014 The Family in Britain, 1830-1939 or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6HS001 America: The Rise of a Superpower, 1890-1945 or 6EN013 Independent Study - English or 6HS004 Independent Study in History (20 Credits)
6EN001 Modernisms or 6EN002 The 1960s:Subculture, Pop Culture, Counter-Culture or 6EN006 Virtual Romanticism: Literature and Imagination 1780-1840 or 6HS006 Youth Culture and Popular Music in Twentieth Century Britain or 6HS010 Germany 1919-1945. From Weimar to Auschwitz. or 6HS013 Work Placement in the Community or 6HS014 The Family in Britain, 1830-1939 or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6HS001 America: The Rise of a Superpower, 1890-1945 or 6EN013 Independent Study - English or 6HS004 Independent Study in History (20 Credits)
6EN001 Modernisms or 6EN002 The 1960s:Subculture, Pop Culture, Counter-Culture or 6EN006 Virtual Romanticism: Literature and Imagination 1780-1840 or 6HS006 Youth Culture and Popular Music in Twentieth Century Britain or 6HS010 Germany 1919-1945. From Weimar to Auschwitz. or 6HS013 Work Placement in the Community or 6HS014 The Family in Britain, 1830-1939 or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6HS001 America: The Rise of a Superpower, 1890-1945 or 6EN013 Independent Study - English or 6HS004 Independent Study in History (20 Credits)
The course allows you to study a full range of topics from both English and History in an innovative, supportive and exciting environment.
The course is one of the few new universities to offer modules in every literary period from the Renaissance to the present day.
The course is recognised nationally as a leader in the incorporation of IT and digital resources in the classroom.
You will be taught by leading scholars and academic experts, with a proven and respected research and publications record.
Graduates from this course will be extremely attractive to any employer in the education sector, holding qualifications in two key components of the national curriculum. And whilst primary and secondary school teaching is the largest single destination for our graduates, Wolverhampton students from this course have gone onto careers in: journalism; publishing; art gallery, museum and archive research administration; advertising and marketing; public relations; human resources and many other posts within the commercial sector which require creativity and excellent skills in written and oral communication. A notable proportion of our graduates have also undertaken postgraduate education in recent years, studying for Masters and PhD degrees.
On successful completion of this course you will have:
An appreciation of the historical and theoretical contexts for developing an understanding of culture and cultural production;
Knowledge and understanding of literary and non-literary texts across a range of historical periods and a variety of regional, national and global cultural contexts;
The ability to apply the critical theories and methodologies requisite to the scholarly analysis of literary and non-literary texts;
A range of transferable skills intrinsic to each subject area and of value in graduate employment;
The ability to identify and employ a range of oral, written and digital resources in the production of advanced scholarly materials.
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History with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
History with Foundation Year
History politics and war studies
History is important: it shapes our lives and moulds our identities. This fascinating and thorough course allows you to examine a wide range of themes and issues in the history of Britain, Europe and the Americas from the sixteenth century to the present day. Focusing on the cultural, political, social and economic aspects of historical change, you will be encouraged to study particular areas of historical interest and controversy in depth. Subjects include the study of youth culture, crime, labour movements, consumption, globalisation, migration, and the impact and conduct of war.
In your studies, you will learn the essential historical techniques of critical analysis, research methods and the skills required for handling and processing information. You will also be given the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of different historical approaches through a varied and dynamic learning and teaching environment. Using traditional and enhanced electronic forms of learning, this degree enables you to achieve your full potential, developing the skills for successful study and future employment.
The course actively encourages intellectual curiosity and digital literacy and lets you apply the skills you have learned in the classroom to relevant work situations. Our graduates are in high demand and employers value the critical awareness, communication skills, initiative and organisational abilities the course instils in our students.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK005 Critical Thinking (20 Credits)
3GK007 Wolverhampton and its People (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3GK008 Culture and Nationality in Conflict (20 Credits)
Year 2
Core modules (2020/2021)
4HS001 The Pursuit of History
4HS002 Early Modern England
4HS003 The Making of Modern Britain, c1700 - c1819
4HS004 Europe and the Americas
Optional modules (2020/2021)
4PO005 Campaigning and Citizenship: Women in Britain and Empire, 1970s to 1970s
4WR004 The Holocaust
4PO006 Contemporary Capitalism
4GK006 Success in Higher Education
4WL002 Basic Language
4WL003 Elementary Language
4SL011 Volunteering in the Community
Year 3
Modules (2020/2021)
5HS001 The United States and the Cold War, 1945-1974
5HS002 Revolutionary Ireland, 1798-1940
5HS003 Sex and the City: Sexuality in the Long Eighteenth Century
5HS005 The Working Class in Twentieth-Century Britain
5HS006 The Social History of Victorian Britain, c1850-c1901
5HS007 Preserving the Past: Heritage, History and Identity
5HS008 Migrant Journeys, Migrant Stories
5HS010 The Great War 1914-1918
5HS012 Minorities in the Twentieth Century United States
5WR002 The Battle for Normandy 1944
5WR005 War in Europe, 1939-1945
5WR008 Pax Britannica? War and Peace in the Long Nineteenth Century
5WL001 Basic Language
5WL002 Elementary Language
5PO006 Contemporary Britain
5SL008 Volunteering in Action
Year 4
Optional modules (2020/2021)
6HS001 America: The Rise of a Superpower
6HS003 Consumption and the World of Goods
6HS004 Independent Study in History
6HS006 Youth Culture and Popular Music in Twentieth Century Britain
6HS010 From Weimar to Auschwitz: Germany, 1919-1945
6HS011 From Reich to Republic: German Society, 1871-1924
6HS013 Work Placement in the Community
6HS014 The Family in Britain, 1830-1939
6HS015 Charity and Campaigning in Modern Britain and Empire
6WR004 Trial by Fire: The American Civil War
6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language
The course allows you to study a full range of historical topics in an innovative, supportive and exciting environment. You will be taught by leading scholars and academic experts, with a proven and respected research and publications record. You will be able to study particular themes and issues that interest you, rather than undertaking surveys of long periods of history, and you will develop key historical and transferable skills in a stimulating environment that is geared towards academic achievement, personal development and future employability.
The skills, competencies and knowledge you learn through historical study are directly relevant to a wide variety of careers. Librarianship and information work, archive management, museum administration and heritage management are professions that actively employ our history graduates.
History also provides the key analytical and digitally literate skills that are much sought after in the fields of local government, the civil service, the media and a wide range of business and commercial activities. In addition, history is an ideal course for students wishing to enter the teaching profession. Many of our graduates have taken a PGCE course or further teaching qualifications and have become successful teachers in the primary sector and history specialists in secondary schools and FE colleges. A sizeable number of our graduates have also chosen to extend their interest in the subject by undertaking applied historical research at postgraduate level.
As a graduate of this course you will be able to demonstrate:
A critical understanding of the problematic nature of interpreting the past, the variety of theoretical and methodological approaches to the subject, and the multiplicity of sources available to historians.
An informed appreciation of the processes of continuity and change over an extended time-span and how these have been affected by the contested exercise of power.
The ability to analyse the historical construction and changing nature of identities, as defined principally by place, ethnicity, gender and class.
A critical engagement with key historiographical debates and the ability to address these in depth using primary and secondary sources.
The use of appropriate technologies in digitally literate and enterprising ways to support historical research, process data and produce written work and presentational material.
An understanding of the value of civic responsibility in your outlook toward and relationships with others in a global context.
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Interpreting (BSL) plus Foundation (4 yr)
BA (Hons)
Interpreting (British Sign Language/English) plus Foundation (4 years)
The Interpreting (BSL/English) plus foundation degree is a four year course and, for the final three years of study, follows the same aims and content as the Interpreting (BSL/English) degree. These pages will give you specific information about the first year of study.
The extra year of study on this course enables students with no or little prior knowledge of sign language to develop the skills they need for the BA (Hons) Interpreting (BSL/English) degree. Some of our students have already achieved a basic BSL qualification, but choose this route in order to gain confidence and a deeper knowledge of the language.
In one academic year, students will be guided from Basic through to Intermediate Sign Language and will cover a range of topics including environmental and political issues, travel, and health. Students are given the time and support to develop both expressive and receptive skills, with considerable focus placed on understanding and applying essential grammatical structures.
Experienced and enthusiastic teaching staff use a range of interactive and innovative teaching and learning methods in class and online, and students also have the opportunity to attend interpreted theatre performances and other cultural events.
An enhanced DBS is required prior to attending the final year work placement modules (See the Entry Requirement tab for more information)
You will taught by both deaf and hearing staff who are experts in their field, the course is aimed at people with no prior knowledge of BSL, you will benefit from innovative and highly interactive teaching which continues outside the classroom through a diverse range of online activities. You will also have access to an extensive range of digitised BSL video resources that have been collected over many years and offer valuable insight into the variety that exists within this non-standardised language.
The University of Wolverhampton is placed at the heart of a thriving deaf community and has an active Sign Language Society. Our subject has strong links to deaf events, interpreted theatre performances and the internationally regarded ‘Deaffest’ – an annual deaf film festival, all of which provide you with excellent volunteering opportunities.
Successful completion of this year will allow you to progress on to the three year BA (Hons) Interpreting (BSL/English) course. Many students who graduate from the BA go on to become registered interpreters and have the potential to work in a range of environments e.g. education, health, social services, theatre, international events, TV, or any setting where Deaf people who use BSL as their preferred language wish to communicate with hearing people. Previous graduates have also gone on to become community project workers, policy advisors, teachers, social workers (with further qualifications) and employment/careers advisors. Please see the Interpreting (BSL/Eng) pages for information about professional accreditation.
As a graduate of this course you will be able to:
Communicate effectively by producing and understanding opinions and facts in BSL at an intermediate level
Identify, describe, understand and produce key grammatical features of BSL
Apply knowledge of BSL linguistic features to efficient and effective translations between BSL and English at an intermediate level
Demonstrate awareness of personal learning strategies and skills through research and presentations in signed, spoken and written modalities
Show understanding of spatial grammar by expressing concepts visually and communicating opinions and facts cohesively in BSL
Demonstrate a competent level of digital literacy through participation in online interactive tasks in both signed and written modalities.
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Linguistics and Deaf Studies with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Linguistics and Deaf Studies with Foundation Year
The Deaf Studies and Linguistics integrated joint offers students the chance to explore a range of social and language related topics in a stimulating and multi-cultural environment. By means of high quality teaching and a flexible, responsive and vocationally relevant curriculum, students will learn to identify and understand the challenges faced by deaf people, and gain a detailed knowledge of how sign and spoken languages work.
Students will have opportunities to consider a variety of issues and perspectives surrounding working with deaf people. They will study current policies, laws, procedures and practices to develop professional strategies useful for their future working lives. They will also learn how meaning is created, not only through choices of signs and words and grammatical structures, but through wider social and cultural contextual factors.
The programme will develop a range of subject specific and transferable skills, including higher order conceptual and communication skills, enterprise, digital literacy and IT awareness, all of which are of immense value in graduate employment.The course fosters cooperative and independent work, as well as critical reflection.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK005 Critical Thinking (20 Credits)
3GK007 Wolverhampton and its People (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3GK008 Culture and Nationality in Conflict (20 Credits)
Year 2
4LN001 Language in Use (20 Credits)
4DF010 Introduction to Deaf Studies (20 Credits)
4LN002 Language Patterns (20 Credits)
4DF009 Introduction to British Sign Language (20 Credits)
4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4HU001 Myth or 4GK001 Raising Intercultural Awareness or 4PO005 Campaigning and Citizenship: Women in Britain and its Empire from 1800 to 1950 or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4HU002 Popular Culture or 4SL011 Volunteering in the Community or 4PO006 Contemporary Capitalism or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
Year 3
5DF007 Flourishing Deaf lives (20 Credits)
5LN001 Language and Society (20 Credits)
5LN004 Sounds and Structure (20 Credits)
5DF008 Educating Deaf children and young people (20 Credits)
5SL008 Volunteering in Action or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language or 5LN002 Research Methods for English Language, Linguistics and TESOL (20 Credits)
5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language or 5LN003 Pragmatics and Conversation (20 Credits)
Year 4
6DF009 Engaging with services (20 Credits)
6LN005 Language and the Mind or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6LN001 Language Variation and Change or 6DF007 Level 6 BSL - Intermediate (20 Credits)
6LN005 Language and the Mind or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6LN001 Language Variation and Change or 6DF007 Level 6 BSL - Intermediate (20 Credits)
6DF006 Welfare and campaigning or 6DF008 Deaf Art, Literature and Culture (20 Credits)
6LN002 Independent Study (Linguistics) or 6DF002 Deaf Studies Project or 6DF003 Business and Community Link in the Deaf Community or 6LN004 Morphology or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language (20 Credits)
6LN002 Independent Study (Linguistics) or 6DF002 Deaf Studies Project or 6DF003 Business and Community Link in the Deaf Community or 6LN004 Morphology or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language (20 Credits)
Being taught British Sign Language, using digital and analogue facilities, adds a unique dimension to the study of Inclusive practices in society.
Students are taught to understand a bi-lingual and bicultural approach towards Deaf sign language users.
Academic and pastoral support is provided as a priority by deaf and hearing tutors from day one of the course. Peer mentoring offers an extra support mechanism.
The Deaf Studies and Linguistics lecturers have a variety of teaching and professional qualifications, and undergraduates are taught by full-time members of staff, not by PhD students.
The team believes in interactive learning and encourages full participation from all our students: external examiners have consistently highlighted our innovative assessments as a major strength.
Wolverhampton has pioneered the use of interactive web-based forums for teaching and assessment. These activities have proved very popular with students.
A degree in Deaf Studies and Linguistics gives you the perfect grounding for any career requiring critical thinking, literacy competence, and a range of analytical and presentation skills.
Deaf Studies offers you a research placement in the final year within the UK Deaf Community, while Linguistics offers opportunities to meet professionals from relevant sectors, including speech and language therapists, academic authors, forensic linguists, and computational linguistics researchers.
You will have a real advantage when entering work because this degree will enable you to immediately enter a range of careers in the Deaf Community. Other career destinations have included communication support, key skills coordinator, NVQ assessor, lecturers, researcher roles and local authority positions in related fields.
Many graduates have gone on to take a PGCE qualification (in conjunction with other subjects such as TESOL and Languages), and several have enrolled on higher degrees (including two in the last two years who are completing PHDs in related fields) Others go on to undertake postgraduate diplomas such as Social Work and Audiology as well as Masters Degrees in Disabilities Studies, Speech & Language Therapy and Human Communications.
By the end of your study you will be able to:
Develop the ability to process and analyse and evaluate concepts and theories related to deafness and deaf peoples’ lives within the legal, cultural and political contexts of disability
Effectively communicate in British Sign Language (BSL) to intermediate level, supported by theoretical knowledge of BSL and Sign Linguistics utilising live communicative strategies as well as digital communication facilities
Demonstrate the underlying values and principles relevant to the ideologies of inclusion, and reflect on the potential connections and discontinuities between aspects of subject knowledge and their application in social policies and concepts
Exhibit a knowledge and understanding of the forms and functions of language at the levels of phonology, lexis, syntax and text
Apply a range of linguistic and critical approaches to the analysis of language and synthesise a range of relevant empirical data
Work both co-operatively and independently whilst developing the expertise required to progress to related studies at postgraduate level, and the skills and knowledge necessary for successful employment.
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Fire and Rescue with Foundation Year
BSc (Hons)
Fire and Rescue with Foundation Year
This course is a vocationally focussed programme intended to prepare students for employment within the fire & rescue services and enhancing existing members of the emergency services career prospects and professional skills. It will enable students to critically assess the operational requirements of industrial and local authority fire and rescue services through a problem-solving approach and present the outcomes in a structured and coherent manner.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Developed in conjunction with UK Fire and Rescue Services, this vocational degree offers a well-balanced and highly relevant professional programme of study for students intending to seek a career in the fire and rescue services, in local authority fire and rescue services or in airports and industrial fire sectors. The degree contains a number of engineering and science, management and operational modules including fire engineering science, chemistry and leadership and command studies.
A number of services contribute to the curriculum design and content and the programme will include a ‘guest lecture’ series during which students will be expected to engage in discussion and debate with leading fire and rescue experts on current practice and policy.
This award is specifically and uniquely designed to equip students for a future career as a professional fire fighter. The professionally focused nature of this programme is designed to not only provide knowledge and skills sufficient to seek employment in the fire and rescue services, but to also establish a firm foundation upon which to build a career. You are encouraged during the three years of study, to become a community safety volunteer, Young Firefighters Association (YFA) instructor or an on-call (retained) firefighter of a local fire and rescue service. This will enable you to build up a portfolio of academic and practical achievements to enhance your opportunities for a career in the fire service.
Successful completion of this award will equip you for a professional career in the fire and rescue services. You will be expected to engage in a series of highly relevant extra-curricular activities that will allow you to apply your knowledge to practical situations. In addition, all courses provide the academic background and scholarship necessary for postgraduate study at both Masters and Doctoral level.
The degree is accredited by the Institution of Fire Engineers. Upon graduation, students are eligible to apply to become members of the Institution (MIFE).
As a graduate of this course you will be able to demonstrate:
Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to graduate employment within the fire and rescue services and related areas, for example aviation/commercial / industrial fire & rescue sector;
Demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts and theoretical positions that have been developed, or are developing, within the fire & rescue professions;
Demonstrate a critical and reflective approach to the academic and practical application of fire & rescue theories and practices;
Utilise a broad range of transferable skills, both personal and academic, enabling the individual to maximise graduate employment within the fire & rescue sector;
Build effective presentation, personal and social qualities to become a confident, digitally literate and enterprising graduate; and
Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards within the fire & rescue sector and recognise their obligations to the ‘profession’ and society.
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Policing and Intelligence with Foundation Year
BSc (Hons)
Policing and Intelligence with Foundation Year
The course has been designed to give each student various options for their future career in law enforcement. There are two themes running throughout the degree; policing and intelligence.
This award is about ‘policing’ and ‘intelligence’ but not just the operational side to policing. Your programme of study will address a wide array of occupations beyond the police force which require graduates with an in depth knowledge of intelligence and analysis, forensic investigative skills, digital policing, knowledge of criminal law, knowledge of intelligence relating to various aspects of terrorism and counter terrorism, appreciation of mental health, cyber security and wider understanding of the social context in which policing is conducted.
The professionally focused nature of this programme is designed not only to provide knowledge and skills sufficient to gain employment in policing and other security and law enforcement areas, but to also establish a firm foundation upon which to build a career.
This course has been developed in conjunction with Schools across the University, with contributions from the Schools of Law, Historical and Political Studies, Health and Wellbeing; Applied Science and the Business School.
Subject specific skills, such as knowledge of police procedure and evidence, mental health issues, intelligence and analysis, police ethics and management and leadership will be covered and will be complemented by the type of transferable key skills that are highly valued by employers in the graduate job market, including the ability to present and develop a cohesive argument, IT skills, research and problem-solving skills, communication skills and working as part of a team.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
The University has been delivering policing degrees for over a decade. The research-led teaching ensures that you will be learning about the very latest debates in policy and practice.
Successful completion of this award may lead to a career in the police service as an operational officer or as support staff as an intelligence and crime analyst. However this degree does not limit employability to these roles. The degree develops skills which are appropriate to a range of law enforcement and security roles including investigation within branches of Revenue and Customs, Immigration, Social Security Services; Health and Safety Executive; Environmental Health; private security sector; forensic accountancy and allied or related areas. Whether or not you pursue a vocation in policing, this degree will provide you with a set of intellectual, social and practical skills, as well as knowledge that many employers find attractive.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to demonstrate :
Knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to graduate specifically to employment within policing or intelligence and related areas
Critical awareness of social, political and cultural diversity in the context of policing, intelligence and the wider criminal justice area
Understanding of the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, responses to crime, policing and intelligence.
Ability to undertake research and communicate the findings of research appropriately.
Application of theory to real world practice of policing, intelligence and related areas.
The ability to act independently managing their own learning and critically reflect upon their own learning.
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Politics and History with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Politics and History with Foundation Year
History politics and war studies
This comprehensive integrated joint course allows you to examine a wide range of themes and issues in the history and politics of Britain, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East from the sixteenth century to the present day. Focusing on the cultural, political, social and economic aspects of historical change, you will be encouraged to study particular areas of interest and controversy in depth.
In your studies, you will learn the essential techniques of critical analysis, research methods and the skills required for handling and processing information. You will also be given the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of different historical and political approaches through a varied and dynamic learning and teaching environment. Using traditional and enhanced electronic forms of learning, the History and Politics degree enables you to achieve your full potential, developing the skills for successful study and future employment.
The course actively encourages intellectual curiosity and digital literacy and lets you apply the skills you have learned in the classroom to relevant work situations. Our graduates are in high demand and employers value the critical awareness, communication skills, initiative and organisational abilities the course instils in our students.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
The course aims to:
provide a learning experience in History and Politics which conforms to the national benchmarking standard
provide students with subject-specific and generic knowledge, experience and skills
prepare students for careers in which their skills can be applied directly
equip students with a range of key skills applicable to a wide variety of other careers commensurate with their graduate status
We have robust systems of student support, including the provision of `one to one’ study skills and academic counselling support.
Students graduating in Politics and History have gone on to do further Masters courses at Wolverhampton University. In recent years two History graduates have successfully completed PhDs at Wolverhampton University. Teaching, archival work and local government are common destinations of graduates in these subject areas.
On the completion of the course, the student should be able to demonstrate:
Identify and critically compare different concepts and methodologies used in both History and Politics.
Demonstrate an informed knowledge of the processes of continuity and change over an extended time-span as pertaining to the political history and institutions of the UK and one other area.
Engage critically with the major theoretical underpinnings and ideological traditions in History and Politics.
Demonstrate a proficiency in the generic and subject-specific skills used in the study of both subjects.
Use appropriate technologies in digitally literate and enterprising ways to support research, process data and produce written work and presentational material to a high quality.
Understand the value of civic responsibility in your outlook toward and relationships with others in an historical and global context.
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Politics and Philosophy with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Politics and Philosophy with Foundation Year
History politics and war studies
and presents to us the major preoccupations of human existence; what is the good life? How can we judge between right and wrong? For some traditions in philosophy the civic life or the life of the state was the way to operationalize the good life and to develop fully human potential. Therefore, the two subjects overlap and interconnect well in their consideration of how people should live and how they can come together as citizens.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Members of the Philosophy and Politics subject teams are active researchers and have published widely. This research underpins the curriculum and ensures an engagement with current developments in the disciplines.
You will learn to apply philosophical skills and techniques to practical reasoning in an imaginative way.
Both subjects are in the School of Law, Social Sciences and communications which have a strong tradition of pastoral support and counselling relating to academic skills.
Internationally renowned philosophers are invited under the Royal Institute of Philosophy public lecture series to deliver lectures.
Comment from our External Examiner on provision:
For Philosophy:
"The curriculum is very well designed with material which meets the requirements of philosophical rigour and contemporary relevance. It is suitably orientated to cater for the interests of the students on the joint honours program. As in previous years it is evident that significant and sustained attention has been devoted to thinking about how to teach content in a way which encourages student engagement".
Politics and Philosophy graduates have gone on to pursue a variety of careers in the public and private sector. Several now work in journalism; others are employed as teachers and lecturers, while some have opted for postgraduate study at prestigious institutions throughout the world. Careers in local government, IT, media and campaigning are also pursued.
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
Organise (materials, time-frames, formats, etc.) and gather information from a variety of sources.
Employ a range of written, oral and digital resources in the research, articulation and presentation of scholarly and academic work;
Demonstrate a familiarity with specialised subject vocabularies, drawing connections between ideas, concepts, arguments and theories within Politics and Philosophy;
Display a critical self-awareness and openness to reasoned dialogue with others in a multi-cultural and international context whilst learning to act independently;
Demonstrate key employment skills (eg. self-management, IT, digital literacy, enterprise, working in groups);
Appreciate the historical development of the major traditions in Politics and Philosophy.
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Politics and Media
BA (Hons)
Politics and Media
History politics and war studies
This course gives students the opportunity to study and evaluate the major theoretical approaches to and Media and apply these to case studies and to explore them through independent study or professional practice links in year 3.
Communication is essential to any political activity and this dates at least from the importance of oration in classical Greece; however with the rise of 'spin', the globalisation of the media and the emergence of new forms the contemporary connections between these two disciplines are more significant than ever.
The staff in the Politics and Media teams are active researchers whose research underpins the modules which they teach. Students will be kept up to date in the most recent developments in the disciplines.
The School of Social, Historical and Political studies, in which these subjects are based, has a strong tradition of student support and guidance, including the opportunity of `one-to-one’ study skills tuition and accessible academic counselling.
Students in these subject areas often go on to postgraduate study in cognate areas and common areas of employment are local government, business administration, media and media-production related positions.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
Employ appropriate research methodologies within the fields of Politics and Media and Communication Studies
Analyse Media and Communication texts and Politics texts within appropriate theoretical frameworks
Appreciate the development of media, communication and cultural forms in a local, regional, national, international or global context
Understand the debate concerning the relationship between media and politics in terms of democracy, citizenship
Use their understanding of these disciplines to reflect upon their roles and responsibilities as citizens
Demonstrate a high level of digital competence
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Politics and Media with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Politics and Media with Foundation Year
This course gives students the opportunity to study and evaluate the major theoretical approaches to Politics and Media and apply these to case-studies and to explore them through independent study or professional practice links in year 3. Communication is essential to any political activity and this dates at least from the importance of oration in classical Greece; however with the rise of `spin’, the globalisation of the media and the emergence of new forms the contemporary connections between these two disciplines are more significant than ever.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK005 Critical Thinking (20 Credits)
3GK007 Wolverhampton and its People (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3GK008 Culture and Nationality in Conflict (20 Credits)
Year 2
4PO003 Introduction to British Politics (20 Credits)
4MZ001 Media, Culture and Society (20 Credits)
4PO002 Introduction to International Relations (20 Credits)
4MZ010 Media, Politics and Power (20 Credits)
4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4PO005 Campaigning and Citizenship: Women in Britain and its Empire from 1800 to 1950 or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
4PO006 Contemporary Capitalism or 4HU002 Popular Culture or 4SL011 Volunteering in the Community or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language or 4GK006 Success in Higher Education (20 Credits)
Year 3
5PO003 Contemporary Political Ideologies (20 Credits)
5MZ004 Media, Communication and Ethics (20 Credits)
5PO004 World Politics (20 Credits)
5MZ014 Analysing Media Texts (20 Credits)
5PO006 Contemporary Britain or 5HU001 The Enlightenment or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
5MZ021 Popular Media Forms or 5SL008 Volunteering in Action or 5PO005 Europe United? European Politics, Societies, Cultures or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
Year 4
6MZ012 Global Media/Global Culture (20 Credits)
6PO003 Political Theory (20 Credits)
6MZ005 Persuasion and Influence (20 Credits)
6PO004 Project (Politics) or 6MZ002 Independent Study - Written Project: Media, Communications, Cultural Studies, Broadcast Journalism and Public Relations or 6MZ006 Work Placement or 6HS013 Work Placement in the Community (20 Credits)
6PO001 Democracy and Terrorism: Conflict Resolution in Northern Ireland or 6SL013 The Global World or 6MZ019 Media Activism or 6PO005 Security and Integration in the New Europe or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language (20 Credits)
6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6PO002 The Politics of the Middle East or 6MZ016 Media, Consumerism and the Body (20 Credits)
The staff in the Politics and Media teams are active researchers whose research underpins the modules which they teach. Students will be kept up-to-date in the most recent developments in the disciplines.
The School of Social, Historical and Political studies, in which these subjects are based, has a strong tradition of student support and guidance, including the opportunity of `one-to-one’ study skills tuition and accessible academic counselling .
Students in these subject areas often go on to postgraduate study in cognate areas and common areas of employment are local government, business administration, media and media-production related positions.
At the end of this course, you, will be able to:
Employ appropriate research methodologies within the fields of Politics and Media and Communication Studies
Analyse Media and Communication texts and Politics texts within appropriate theoretical frameworks
Appreciate the development of media, communication and cultural forms in a local, regional, national, international or global context
Understand the debate concerning the relationship between media and politics in terms of democracy, citizenship
Use their understanding of these disciplines to reflect upon their roles and responsibilities as citizens
Demonstrate a high level of digital competence
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Deaf Studies and Social Policy with Foundation Yr
BA (Hons)
Deaf Studies and Social Policy with Foundation Year
Interpreting (BSL/English) and Deaf Studies, Sociology social policy and criminology
Students will be able to identify and understand the challenges faced in society when trying to adopt an inclusive approach to all aspects of life within a diverse society. They will have opportunities to consider a variety of issues and perspectives surrounding working with diverse groups, deaf people being considered in detail. Concepts of poverty, inclusion, social justice will be studied in relation to government response and policy. The course fosters cooperative and independent work as well as critical reflection. Students will be encouraged to develop effective communication in an interactive context utilising digital literacy.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Students are taught to understand the relationships between policy funding and provision with practical reference to diverse groups in society by investigating social fairness and justice.
Amongst diverse groups in society is the Deaf Community in the UK and students have the opportunity to learn British Sign Language, to appreciate notions of bilingualism and biculturalism by completing research for a voluntary agency.
As a priority, academic and pastoral support is provided by tutors from day one of the course. Peer mentoring offers an extra support mechanism. The course offers academic rigour and relevance to future professional life.
Comment from our External Examiner on provision:
For Social Policy:
"Three areas stand out. First, the enthusiasm and commitment of the course team is very impressive and one gets the feel of a student body that receives significant support. Second, the courses continue to have a strong contemporary orientation, with policy developments reflected quickly in course material. Third, the use of case study type assessment was particularly impressive".
You will have a real advantage when entering work because a degree in Deaf Studies and Social Policy will enable you to immediately enter a range of careers.
You can work directly in the Deaf Community or in Public Administration, Youth and Community Working, Housing and Health Service or in the Voluntary Sector. With further training you could become a teacher of a National Curriculum.
Other career destinations have included Communication Support, Key Skills Coordinator, NVQ Assessor, Lecturers, Researcher Roles and Local Authority positions in related fields.
Graduates go on to undertake post graduate diplomas such as Social Work and Audiology as well as Masters Degrees in Disabilities Studies, Speech & Language Therapy and Human Communications.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Demonstrate the ability to process and analyse and evaluate concepts and theories related to deafness and deaf peoples’ lives within the context of disability.
Effectively communicate in British Sign Language ( BSL) to intermediate level, supported by theoretical knowledge of BSL and Sign Linguistics utilising live communicative strategies as well as digital communication facilities.
Analyse inclusion concepts, theories and issues in a systematic way, identifying and reflecting on potential connections and discontinuities between aspects of subject knowledge and their application in social policies and concepts.
Reflect upon social, political and cultural diversity and apply a critical approach to methods of enquiry and evaluation in a social policy context.
Apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and critically asses policy intervention policy intervention.
Process and synthesise a range of relevant empirical data to present and justify your own chosen position.
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Politics and Social Policy with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Politics and Social Policy with Foundation Year
History politics and war studies, Sociology social policy and criminology
This wide-ranging and work-focused course provides an interdisciplinary study of Politics and Social Policy. Students will engage in debates around what we mean by a socially fair and just society, and the policies a government should pursue to achieve one. The degree will also help to explain important global phenomenon including recent events like the war on terror and the impact of the international economic crisis
The degree will allow students to develop an understanding of contemporary social problems, such as poverty, inequalities in health, and underachievement in schools and the policies in place to address these issues. Alongside this students will investigate the institutions, processes and procedures through which interests are expressed, the theories we use in understanding political activity, and the factors motivating and legitimising it.
Teaching and learning is designed to support digital literacy. Students will acquire the skills necessary to gather evidence and apply theories to a range of social and political issues. Students are encouraged to share knowledge and be enterprising with their ideas. Global comparative perspectives are incorporated in the degree providing students with the opportunity to learn about society and politics in other countries.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Practical Experience: An opportunity at each level of the course to undertake a placement module which will provide invaluable practical experience.
Pastoral support: We pride ourselves in our supportive culture with a large team of academic and student support staff to provide excellent pastoral care and support together with a welcoming academic environment in which to undertake your degree.
Research-led: Our research-led teaching ensures that you will be learning about the very latest debates in policy and practice.
Politics and Social Policy students are attracted to a wide range of jobs mostly in the public or not for profit sector. Careers in local and central Government, community projects, and policy writing and analysis are all open to graduates. All courses provide the academic background and scholarship necessary for postgraduate study at both Master's and Doctoral level.
At the end of this course, you, will be able to:
Apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and policy intervention.
Be able to identify and critically compare different concepts and methodologies used in Politics and Social Policy.
Have a knowledge of the political history and institutions of the UK and one other area.
Be familiar with the major ideological traditions in Politics.
Have developed critical and analytic skills in the study of Politics and Social Policy which contribute to graduate employability.
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Criminology and Criminal Justice and Soci
BA (Hons)
Criminology and Criminal Justice and Social Policy
Sociology social policy and criminology
Crime and its impact are at the forefront of current political and social debate. A degree in Criminology Social Policy and Criminal Justice enables you to explore the reality behind the newpaper headlines on crime and examine a topic which is relevant, topical and has real, practical application in contemporary society. You will study a wide range of topics covering the legal and sociological issues of criminology and criminal justice and the associated policy responses. The course equips students with knowledge and skills appropriate for a range of graduate roles in the statutory, voluntary and commercial sector.
Teaching and learning is designed to support digital literacy. Students will acquire the skills necessary to gather evidence and apply theories to a range of social and political issues. Students are encouraged to share knowledge and be enterprising with their ideas.
Practical Experience: An opportunity at each level of the course to undertake a placement module which will provide invaluable practical experience.
Pastoral support: We pride ourselves in our supportive culture with a large team of academic and student support staff to provide excellent pastoral care and support together with a welcoming academic environment in which to undertake your degree.
Research-led: Our research-led teaching ensures that you will be learning about the very latest debates in policy and practice.
Criminology, Criminal Justice and Social Policy graduates are attracted to a wide range of careers, mostly in the public and not-for-profit/non-governmental agency sector. Recent graduates are working in a variety of Criminal Justice Agencies including the police service and the National Probation Service, others are employed in related fields such as trading standards, HM Revenue and Customs, UK Border Agency and social work. For those wishing to pursue careers outside the criminal justice system this integrated degree develops skills which are appropriate to a range of careers from the civil service to various management roles. All courses provide the academic background and scholarship necessary for postgraduate study at both Master's and Doctoral level.
At the end of this course, you, will be able to:
Understand the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, responses to crime and the practices of the criminal justice system.
The ability to undertake research using relevant research methodologies and communicate findings appropriately.
Critical awareness of social, political and cultural diversity in the context of Social Policy, criminological theories and the criminal justice system.
Apply a critical approach to methods of inquiry and evaluation in Social Policy contexts.
Apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and policy interventions.
Have developed knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to graduate employment.
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Criminology and Criminal Justice and Soci with FY
BA (Hons)
Criminology and Criminal Justice and Social Policy with Foundation Year
Sociology social policy and criminology
Crime and its impact are at the forefront of current political and social debate. A degree in Criminology Social Policy and Criminal Justice enables you to explore the reality behind the newpaper headlines on crime and examine a topic which is relevant, topical and has real, practical application in contemporary society. You will study a wide range of topics covering the legal and sociological issues of criminology and criminal justice and the associated policy responses. The course equips students with knowledge and skills appropriate for a range of graduate roles in the statutory, voluntary and commercial sector.
Teaching and learning is designed to support digital literacy. Students will acquire the skills necessary to gather evidence and apply theories to a range of social and political issues. Students are encouraged to share knowledge and be enterprising with their ideas.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Practical Experience: An opportunity at each level of the course to undertake a placement module which will provide invaluable practical experience.
Pastoral support: We pride ourselves in our supportive culture with a large team of academic and student support staff to provide excellent pastoral care and support together with a welcoming academic environment in which to undertake your degree.
Research-led: Our research-led teaching ensures that you will be learning about the very latest debates in policy and practice.
Criminology, Criminal Justice and Social Policy graduates are attracted to a wide range of careers, mostly in the public and not-for-profit/non-governmental agency sector. Recent graduates are working in a variety of Criminal Justice Agencies including the police service and the National Probation Service, others are employed in related fields such as trading standards, HM Revenue and Customs, UK Border Agency and social work. For those wishing to pursue careers outside the criminal justice system this integrated degree develops skills which are appropriate to a range of careers from the civil service to various management roles. All courses provide the academic background and scholarship necessary for postgraduate study at both Master's and Doctoral level.
At the end of this course, you, will be able to:
Understand the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, responses to crime and the practices of the criminal justice system.
The ability to undertake research using relevant research methodologies and communicate findings appropriately.
Critical awareness of social, political and cultural diversity in the context of Social Policy, criminological theories and the criminal justice system.
Apply a critical approach to methods of inquiry and evaluation in Social Policy contexts.
Apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and policy interventions.
Have developed knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to graduate employment.
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Social Policy
BA (Hons)
Social Policy
Sociology social policy and criminology
Social Policy impacts on our lives every day, whether that is through education, health, housing, social care, welfare provision or employment. Social policy, and the role it plays in redistributing resources, is therefore central to issues of social justice, equality and citizenship.
Since 2010 we have seen a period of austerity, with public spending cuts affecting nearly every aspect of social policy. As a consequence the UK has seen increases in homelessness, foodbanks and child poverty. What is more, these cuts in public spending have been accompanied by renewed debate about rights and entitlement, and whether the voluntary and private sectors would play a more prominent role in providing welfare services.
If you care about challenging disadvantage and inequality; if you want all citizens to have the opportunity to fully participate in society; if you are motivated to find solutions to contemporary social problems, this Social Policy undergraduate programme at Wolverhampton is for you.
You will not only be able to choose from the range of Social Policy modules but you can also choose modules from across the social sciences, including Sociology, Politics, Criminology and Criminal Justice, in order to tailor your degree to your personal interests and career aspirations.
"Immediately I started the course I felt engaged. Social policy is about ‘real life’; it impacts us all. The module choice is wide but relevant and gives plenty of opportunity to explore areas of interest.
"From a personal point of view, as a mature (very mature 58!) it has made me think very differently about life and especially politics. I am no longer happy to accept that things are ‘just how they are’, I question the motives of policy and realise that with political will things could change. Social policy tackles the important current issues such as foodbanks, healthcare, housing, education and welfare. The course gives you an understanding of how we got here, how things could change and the importance of good policy.
"Upon entry to university my hope was to maximize my employment opportunities and hopefully enjoy the challenges along the way, however, it has surpassed my expectations. I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I have found it challenging but extremely satisfying. Doing this course has inspired in me a wish not just to find employment but also to do something that might make a difference to others. In short, it has completely changed my outlook on life, widened my views and challenged perceptions I held prior to studying social policy. I would thoroughly recommend it.”
Tracy Minton, 3rd Year Social Policy
Studying Social Policy at University of Wolverhampton offers:
Learner-centred teaching, where we build on your knowledge and experience of public services and equip you with the theoretical understanding and research skills you need to progress in your studies and your future career.
Innovative teaching which supports you to develop the skills you need to work more effectively with “real” people and to address “real” world problems, such as critical thinking, reflective practice and effective communication skills.
Wolverhampton is a unique environment to study social policy: with its diverse social, economic and cultural landscape, not to mention its unique history, the locality provides students with a rich backdrop to embed their learning experience.
Your learning will be supported by research active staff, as well as drawing on the expertise of visiting speakers from relevant organisations.
You design your degree programme, selecting from a range of modules looking at topics such as poverty, racism, unemployment, crime, children and families, gender and disability.
You will be a name, not a number!
The Faculty of Social Science has strong links with local community & voluntary organisations, and local public sector organisations, such as schools. As a result we have many collaborative research projects which aim to benefit the community, and we are able to provide students with the option to take up placements and voluntary opportunities with organisations, such as Citizen’s Advice, Hope Community and Refugee Action. This will allow you to apply your learning to real life situations and to enhance your employability. This is what Emily Foskitt, Manager of Citizens Advice Wolverhampton says.
Graduating with a degree in Social Policy opens up a wide range of opportunities. For those looking for a job, our graduates are working in a diverse range of settings including housing, social care, immigration and numerous voluntary sector organisations. Employers are happy to take on Social Policy graduates as it shows you can understand policy development and the ways in which it works; these are valuable skills.
For those wanting to study in more depth after graduating, many of our graduates progress on to postgraduate courses, such as masters programmes. This includes occupational courses such as Social Work as well as other courses studying areas such as housing, international development, health and much more.
At the end of this course, you, will be able to:
Reflect on and understand social, political and cultural diversity.
Demonstrate knowledge of Social Policy studied, including familiarity with its institutions and procedures and an understanding of how law fits together and operates in comparable jurisdictions.
Be able to apply a critical approach to methods of enquiry and evaluation in a social policy context.
Be able to evaluate social policies both independently and in relation to social policy taught specifically in other modules.
Be able to act independently in planning and managing tasks with limited guidance in areas which they have studied and will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of ICT and engage with blended and technology supported learning.
Be able to apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and policy outcomes.
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Social Policy with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Social Policy with Foundation Year
Sociology social policy and criminology
Social Policy is the study of ways in which government, charities, and even businesses meet our welfare needs that we cannot meet ourselves. Including areas such as health, housing, education, benefits and much more, Social Policy at the University of Wolverhampton covers topics that are important in today’s society, economy and politics.
As well as learning about why Britain has a welfare state, studying Social Policy involves looking at contemporary policies, the way welfare and services are delivered and ask questions about how this is changing. Over the last twenty years, Social Policy has been a key focus for local and national governments as well as increasing welfare provision coming from charities and private business. It is clear that this focus is set to remain for the foreseeable future.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Social Policy at the University of Wolverhampton is taught in a lively and engaging manner with plenty of opportunities for discussion, debate and questions. In addition to lectures and seminars, the course includes field trips and visiting speakers from a range of organisations. There is also a high level of staff support, with all teaching staff being available in their offices for students to visit every week and dedicated support for essay writing. Our teaching is informed by the extensive local research we carry out and is delivered through a diverse range of methods including lectures, seminars, workshops, guest speakers, tutorials and quizzes.
Graduating with a degree in Social Policy opens up a wide range of opportunities. For those looking for a job, our graduates are working in a diverse range of settings including housing, social care, immigration and numerous voluntary sector organisations. Employers are happy to take on Social Policy graduates as it shows you can understand policy development and the ways in which it works; these are valuable skills. To further enhance students’ employability, the course includes opportunities for students to formally volunteer as well as having yearlong placement modules at level five.
For those wanting to study in more depth after graduating, many of our graduates progress on to postgraduate courses, such as masters programmes. This includes occupational courses such as Social Work as well as other courses studying areas such housing, international development, health and much more.
Graduating with a degree in Social Policy opens up a wide range of opportunities. For those looking for a job, our graduates are working in a diverse range of settings including housing, social care, immigration and numerous voluntary sector organisations. Employers are happy to take on Social Policy graduates as it shows you can understand policy development and the ways in which it works; these are valuable skills.
For those wanting to study in more depth after graduating, many of our graduates progress on to postgraduate courses, such as masters programmes. This includes occupational courses such as Social Work as well as other courses studying areas such as housing, international development, health and much more.
At the end of this course, you, will be able to:
Reflect on and understand social, political and cultural diversity.
Demonstrate knowledge of Social Policy studied, including familiarity with its institutions and procedures and an understanding of how law fits together and operates in comparable jurisdictions.
Be able to apply a critical approach to methods of enquiry and evaluation in a social policy context.
Be able to evaluate social policies both independently and in relation to social policy taught specifically in other modules.
Be able to act independently in planning and managing tasks with limited guidance in areas which they have studied and will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of ICT and engage with blended and technology supported learning.
Be able to apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and policy outcomes.
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Sociology with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Sociology with Foundation Year
Sociology social policy and criminology
The Sociology degree offers you the chance to analyse and understand the complexities of the global world in which we live. During your studies, you will learn about the concepts, theories and methods essential to what we call a ‘sociological imagination’ – that special way of identifying, describing and understanding the nature of social life.
Over the course of your studies, you will develop critical understanding of a range of institutional conditions, cultural processes and social relations, within and across societies. In the course of learning selected ‘social facts’ of society, you will be able to apply those concepts, theories and methods that are unique to this exciting discipline.
Students are encouraged to share knowledge and be enterprising with their ideas in self-directed and cooperative learning activities. You will acquire the skills necessary to gather evidence and apply theories to a range of social issues, and to communicate your ideas through interpersonal and digitally literate ways. At each level of study you are given the opportunity to undertake accredited voluntary work in the local community or a work placement – an experience that broadens your sociological knowledge, deepens your appreciation of civic responsibility and enhances your opportunities for graduate employment.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Taught by experts in their field, you will develop your knowledge and skills through the study of sociological theories and methods, and through application of these important sociological tools to a range of contemporary topics. The teaching team are all active researchers who are eager to share their ideas and practical experiences of ‘doing Sociology,’ which means that you will benefit from a highly relevant and topical programme. To equip you with the practical skills needed for the workplace, you can also undertake community-based learning through placements in voluntary agencies and organisations.
Sociology graduates are employed in a wide range of careers but with a definite inclination towards work in the public sector and voluntary sectors: in teaching, social research in the civil service and local government, or with think tanks; public sector management; as professional practitioners or working on projects in areas concerning, for example social inequalities and social exclusion. Recent graduates have been employed, for example, as neighbourhood development officers, volunteer management, family support workers, social care workers, housing officers, social inclusion workers and care managers. Graduates are also well equipped to continue their post-graduate studies in Sociology, Education, Teacher Training, Social Care, Social Work.
As a graduate of this course you will be able to demonstrate:
Critically understand a range of theoretical and methodological approaches in Sociology and comprehend the distinctive character of Sociological thought;
Critically review, synthesise, analyse and evaluate a wide range of appropriate evidence in relation to a variety of social theories, and to mobilise a reasoned, sociologically informed argument;
Conduct quantitative and qualitative research in a preliminary way, and communicate findings to a range of audiences using appropriate technologies in digitally literate ways;
Demonstrate a wide range of conceptual and practical skills commensurate with graduate employment, and personal and social development;
Work independently by directing, managing and reflecting upon your learning activities, and to engage cooperatively with others in the planning, preparation and execution of tasks;
Demonstrate a range of conceptual and practical skills commensurate with graduate employment, and an understanding of the importance of equality and diversity in your outlook towards and relationships with others.
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Sociology and Politics with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Sociology and Politics with Foundation Year
History politics and war studies, Sociology social policy and criminology
The Sociology and Politics degree gives students the opportunity to analyse and understand the major political and sociological traditions through which we can make sense of the modern world. This degree also focuses upon the debates concerning developments around economic, political and cultural globalisation.
Students are encouraged to apply their sociological and political knowledge to a range of key contemporary issues and to understand the impact such issues have upon citizenship, popular culture, education and employment in a national and international context.
Students have the opportunity to undertake community placements as part of the course. Such experiences broaden your academic knowledge, deepen your appreciation of civic responsibility and enhance opportunities for employment.
Teaching and learning is designed to support digital literacy. Students will acquire the skills necessary to gather evidence and apply theories to a range of social and political issues. Students are encouraged to share knowledge and be enterprising with their ideas. Global comparative perspectives are incorporated in the degree providing students with the opportunity to learn about society and politics in other countries.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
The combination of Sociology and Politics provides students with essential theoretical and methodological tools required to analyse and understand aspects of contemporary social and political life and to comprehend the impact of political decision-making upon our lives.
This course involves work and community placements at every level of study, allowing students to put their knowledge into practice thereby deepening appreciation of these two disciplines and enhancing employment opportunities.
Students will be taught by skilled staff who are committed to high qualityteaching and whoare research-active. Our research-led teaching ensures that you will be learning about the latest developments in the disciplines of Sociology and Politics.
Graduates from this degree course are likely to be attracted to a wide range of careers in the public and voluntary sectors, particularly local government.
You may go into teaching, lecturing or research in the fields of Sociology or Politics. If you want to become a teacher you will need to undertake a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
You could also choose to apply for Postgraduate courses in Sociology, Politics, Social Work, Masters degrees in the Voluntary and Public Sectors.
A successful graduate from this course is expected to be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
Demonstrate a range of theoretical and methodological approaches in the disciplines of Sociology and to comprehend the distinctive character of Sociological thought;
Critically review, analyse and evaluate a wide range of appropriate evidence in relation to a variety of social theories or theories used in sociology and politics, and to mobilise a reasoned, informed argument;
Conduct research in a preliminary way, and communicate findings to a range of audiences using appropriate technologies in digitally literate ways;
Demonstrate their knowledge of the political history, institutions and ideological traditions of the UK and/or one other area;
Demonstrate understanding of key issues in relation to rights, diversity and equality, and inclusion in the modern world;
Demonstrate a range of conceptual and practical skills commensurate with graduate employment, and personal and social development.
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Sociology and Social Policy with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Sociology and Social Policy with Foundation Year
Sociology social policy and criminology
The programme gives students the opportunity to analyse and understand the complexities of the world we live in. Students can then apply their sociological knowledge in the study and critical analysis of key social issues in contemporary society, the impact these social issues have on people’s lives and the social policy responses to deal with these issues. The course equips students with knowledge and skills appropriate for a range of graduate roles in the statutory, voluntary and commercial sector.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
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The combination of sociology and social policy provides students with essential theoretical and methodological tools required to describe and analyse aspects of social life, and to comprehend the nature, importance and impact of social policy on our quality of life.
Students will have the opportunity to put their knowledge into practice through community-based learning programmes. Community placements deepen your appreciation of these two disciplines and enhance your employment opportunities.
You will be taught by skilled staff who are committed to high quality teaching and who are research-active. We bring to the class room a wide range of experience in the fields of sociological research and social policy provision.
Sociology and Social Policy graduates continue to be attracted to a wide range of careers, mostly in the public and voluntary sectors. Careers in public sector management, regeneration and social exclusion, social research, policy writing, social support, housing and community work are all accessible for graduates.
Post-graduate courses in Sociology, Social Policy, Social Work or a wide variety of related areas are also available to sociology and social policy graduates.
A successful graduate from this course is expected to be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of theoretical and methodological approaches in Sociology and comprehend the distinctive character of Sociological thought.
Demonstrate the ability to critically review, analyse and evaluate a wide range of sociological evidence in relation to various disciplined-based theories, and to mobilise a reasoned sociological argument.
Conduct preliminary research, and apply a critical approach to methods of inquiry and evaluation in Sociological and Social Policy contexts.
Reflect on and understand social, political and cultural diversity.
Apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and policy interventions.
Demonstrate a range of conceptual and practical skills commensurate with graduate employment, and an understanding of the importance of equality and diversity in your outlook towards and relationships with others.
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Criminology and Criminal Justice and Soci with FY
BA (Hons)
Criminology and Criminal Justice and Sociology with Foundation Year
Sociology social policy and criminology
The programme gives students the opportunity to analyse and understand the complexities of the world we live in, particularly in relation to Crime, Criminology and the Criminal Justice system.
You will study a wide range of topics covering both legal and sociological issues of criminology and criminal justice including the social process of crime, the policing of society, social inequalities and the law, punishment and sentencing and the operation of the criminal courts.
The course has real practical application in contemporary society and equips students with knowledge and skills appropriate for a range of graduate roles in criminal justice agencies, including the Police Service, the National Probation service and related fields in the voluntary and public sectors.
Crime and its impact are at the forefront of current political and social debate. A degree in Social Policy and Criminal Justice enables you to explore the reality behind the newpaper headlines on crime and examine a topic which is relevant, topical and has real, practical application in contemporary society. You will study a wide range of topics covering the legal and sociological issues of criminology and criminal justice and the associated policy responses. The course equips students with knowledge and skills appropriate for a range of graduate roles in the statutory, voluntary and commercial sector.
Teaching and learning is designed to support digital literacy. Students will acquire the skills necessary to gather evidence and apply theories to a range of social and political issues. Students are encouraged to share knowledge and be enterprising with their ideas.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
The combination of Sociology and Criminology and Criminal Justice, provides students with essential theoretical, methodological tools required to describe and analyse aspects of social life.
Graduates will have in-depth knowledge and understanding of crime and its consequences, both theoretical and applied.
Students have the opportunity to put their knowledge into practice through community-based learning programmes at each level of study.
You will be taught by skilled staff who are committed to high qualityteaching and whoare research-active. Our research-led teaching ensures that you will be learning about the latest debates in policy and practice.
Graduates from this degree course are likely to be attracted to a wide range of careers in the public, statutory and voluntary sectors.
There are a range of options in a variety of criminal justice agencies including the police service and the National Probation Service and in related fields such as trading standards, HM Revenues and Customs, UK Border Agency and advocacy posts.
Not all graduates wish to work within the criminal justice system, this degree develops knowledge and skills appropriate to a range of careers from the civil service to management and social care.
You could also choose to apply for Postgraduate courses in Sociology, Criminology, Social Work, Masters degrees in the Voluntary and Public Sectors.
A successful graduate from this course is expected to be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
Understand the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, responses to crime and the practices of the criminal justice system.
Undertake research using relevant research methodologies and communicate findings appropriately.
Critically understand social, political and cultural diversity in the context of Social Policy, criminological theories and the criminal justice system.
Apply a critical approach to methods of inquiry and evaluation in Social Policy contexts.
Apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and policy interventions
Have developed knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to graduate employment.
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Sociology and History
BA (Hons)
Sociology and History
History politics and war studies, Sociology social policy and criminology
This programme of study offers you the chance to analyse and understand the complexities of the social world in its historical and contemporary context. During your studies, you will learn about those concepts, theories and methods essential to what we call an historical and sociological imagination - those special ways of identifying, describing and evaluating the past and the present.
Using traditional and enhanced electronic forms of learning, you will develop your skills for gathering evidence and applying theories to a range of historical and sociological issues. In the process, you will be encouraged to share ideas and be intellectually enterprising. You will also have the opportunity to do volunteer work in the local community – an experience that allows you to apply the skills you have acquired in the classroom to a range of social settings, deepens your appreciation of civic responsibility and enhances your opportunities for employment.
The study of Sociology and History at the University of Wolverhampton offers a research-engaged and skills-led way to learn about the complexities of the social world in its historical and contemporary contexts.
This course will develop your knowledge and skills through theoretical and evidence-based practice, and through application of these important sociological and historical tools to a range of contemporary topics.
The teaching team are all active researchers who bring their research expertise into the classroom to share their practical experiences of ‘doing’ Sociology and History.
You will learn about the histories of, and connections between, different parts of the world, and have the choice to focus on your own interests. This course encourages community-based learning through placements in not-for-profit agencies and organisations across the Midlands region.
The University of Wolverhampton are pioneers of accredited volunteering in the UK and these modules are embedded in the course as part of the student learning experience.
Graduate employability is embedded throughout the degree programme at The University of Wolverhampton, developing students’ expertise in a range of key employer-identified skills and attributes that prepare our students for the workforce of the future
You will be able to study key theories and methods of each discipline, and apply them to particular sociological and historical themes and issues.
You will have the opportunity to engage in community-based learning through placement in local voluntary agencies, organisations and work environments.
You will be taught by skilled tutors and active researchers who are eager to share their scholarships and practical experiences of ‘doing history and sociology.’
The skills, competencies and knowledge you learn through sociological and historical study are directly relevant to a variety of careers. Sociology graduates are often employed in the public sector: doing social research in the civil service, local government or with think tanks; public sector management; as professional practitioners or working on projects in areas concerning social inequalities and social exclusion. History graduates are often employed in libraries and information work, archive management, museum administration and heritage management. Local government, the civil service, the media, teaching and a range of business and commercial enterprises actively seek graduates with sociology and history degrees. Many of our students also continue their studies taking a range of postgraduate courses.
On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of theoretical and methodological approaches in the disciplines of sociology and history;
To demonstrate a critical understanding of the problematic nature of sociological and historical evidence in your efforts to interpret the past and make sense of the present;
To demonstrate your ability to analyse the processes of continuity and change, and the connections between society and identity, particularly in relation to place, ethnicity, gender and social class;
To conduct sociological and historical research and communicate your findings to a range of audiences, using appropriate technologies in digitally literate ways;
To demonstrate a range of conceptual and practical skills commensurate with graduate employment, and personal and social development;
To develop an understanding of the value of civic responsibility in your outlook toward and relationships with others.
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Sociology and History with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Sociology and History with Foundation Year
History politics and war studies, Sociology social policy and criminology
This programme of study offers you the chance to analyse and understand the complexities of the social world in its historical and contemporary context. During your studies, you will learn about those concepts, theories and methods essential to what we call an historical and sociological imagination - those special ways of identifying, describing and evaluating the past and the present.
Using traditional and enhanced electronic forms of learning, you will develop your skills for gathering evidence and applying theories to a range of historical and sociological issues. In the process, you will be encouraged to share ideas and be intellectually enterprising. You will also have the opportunity to do volunteer work in the local community – an experience that allows you to apply the skills you have acquired in the classroom to a range of social settings, deepens your appreciation of civic responsibility and enhances your opportunities for employment.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
You will be able to study key theories and methods of each discipline, and apply them to particular sociological and historical themes and issues.
You will have the opportunity to engage in community-based learning through placement in local voluntary agencies, organisations and work environments.
You will be taught by skilled tutors and active researchers who are eager to share their scholarships and practical experiences of ‘doing history and sociology.’
The skills, competencies and knowledge you learn through sociological and historical study are directly relevant to a variety of careers. Sociology graduates are often employed in the public sector: doing social research in the civil service, local government or with think tanks; public sector management; as professional practitioners or working on projects in areas concerning social inequalities and social exclusion. History graduates are often employed in libraries and information work, archive management, museum administration and heritage management. Local government, the civil service, the media, teaching and a range of business and commercial enterprises actively seek graduates with sociology and history degrees. Many of our students also continue their studies taking a range of postgraduate courses.
On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of theoretical and methodological approaches in the disciplines of sociology and history;
To demonstrate a critical understanding of the problematic nature of sociological and historical evidence in your efforts to interpret the past and make sense of the present;
To demonstrate your ability to analyse the processes of continuity and change, and the connections between society and identity, particularly in relation to place, ethnicity, gender and social class;
To conduct sociological and historical research and communicate your findings to a range of audiences, using appropriate technologies in digitally literate ways;
To demonstrate a range of conceptual and practical skills commensurate with graduate employment, and personal and social development;
To develop an understanding of the value of civic responsibility in your outlook toward and relationships with others.
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Politics and War Studies with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Politics and War Studies with Foundation Year
History politics and war studies
As well as detailed knowledge of forms of conflict and how politics and political negotiation attempt to render violent conflict unnecessary, the course provides graduates with the generic skills of critical inquiry, the ability to undertake close textual analysis and the ability to demonstrate knowledge and present coherent arguments in a number of forms. As well as specific subject knowledge, graduates will develop a wide range of transferable skills including technological proficiency as reflected in the subject and university commitment to blended learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
The War Studies and Politics team are research-active with specialisms in the areas of conflict resolution, military strategy and tactics and terrorism.
An innovative, evolving and well-resourced course, which combines the breadth of the Politics curriculum with the expertise gained from the longest running undergraduate War Studies degree programme in the UK.
This degree is located in the School of Social, Historical and Policitical Studies which has a well-established tradition of student support in terms of academic counselling and skills development including `one-to-one’ student skills support.
Many students in War Studies and Politics go on to postgraduate study. Other frequent career paths include local government employment, serving in the armed forces, teaching, administration and management posts.
At the completion of the course the student will;
Be able to identify and critically compare concepts and methodologies used in Politics
Be familiar with the major ideological traditions in Politics
Be aware of the different conceptualisations of citizenship within the global community
Have an awareness and understanding of the strategic, ethical and philosophical theories underpinning War Studies;
Have an understanding of the varieties of approaches to analysing the concept of war and war’s implications
Be able to apply his/ her critical and analytic skills in an enterprising manner.
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History and War Studies with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
History and War Studies with Foundation Year
History politics and war studies
The and course provides graduates with the knowledge of the issues, themes, debates and developments related to the analysis of history and war. Our graduates are equipped to develop and sustain debates on the strategic, ethical and philosophical uses of war as well as understanding the full historical contexts within which conflict arises. Alongside subject-specific knowledge, you will develop a wide range of key transferable skills including enhanced communication, analytical and technological proficiency. The degree encourages you to become digitally literate and intellectually curious, with the capacity to work both independently and as part of a wider team to understand, develop and apply solutions to both theoretical and practical problems. These skills equip our graduates to use their knowledge in enterprising and profitable ways in their chosen careers and develop their roles within the wider community.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
You will be taught by recognised experts with a proven and respected research and publications record.
We will enable you to develop key intellectual and transferable skills that are geared towards academic achievement, personal development and future employability.
The skills, competencies and knowledge you learn through studying History and War Studies are directly relevant to a wide variety of careers. Information work, librarianship, archive management, museum administration and heritage management are professions that actively employ our students. The degree also provides the key analytical and transferrable skills that are much sought after in the fields of the armed forces, local government, the civil service, the media and a wide range of business and commercial activities. In addition, History and War Studies is an ideal course for students wishing to enter the teaching profession and many of our graduates have become successful teachers in the primary sector and History specialists in secondary schools and FE colleges. A notable proportion of our graduates have also undertaken postgraduate education in recent years, studying for Masters and PhD degrees.
At the completion of the course you will:
Have an awareness and critical understanding of the problematic nature of interpreting the past and the strategic, ethical and philosophical theories underpinning the subject;
Have an understanding of the varieties of approaches to analysing historical events, the concept of war and war’s implications;
Be familiar with a variety of historical and war-related case studies;
Be able to address historical and contemporary problems in depth using primary and secondary sources;
Be able to use appropriate technologies in digitally literate and enterprising ways to support research, process data and produce written work and presentational material to a variety of audiences;
Have a greater understanding of the value of civic responsibility in your outlook toward and relationships with others in a global context.
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War Studies with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
War Studies with Foundation Year
History politics and war studies
The War Studies degree will provide graduates with knowledge of the debates and developments related to war; its causes, uses and how it may be avoided or concluded. Our graduates will be equipped to develop and sustain debates on the strategic, ethical and philosophical uses of war in both historical and contemporary settings. As well as subject-specific knowledge, graduates will develop a wide range of key transferable skills including enhanced communication, analytical and technological proficiency. The degree encourages individuals to become digitally literate and intellectually curious, with the capacity to work both independently and as part of a wider team to understand, develop and apply solutions to both theoretical and practical problems. Such skills equip our graduates to use their knowledge in enterprising and profitable ways in their chosen careers and develop their roles within the wider community.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
On the undergraduate War Studies degree, you will be taught by recognised experts with a proven and respected research and publications record. You will benefit from an innovative and evolving curriculum which will develop your skills in critical analysis, debate, reasononing and composition. You can also visit the landmark of the famous "Battle of Normandy" on our annual field trip.
A wide variety of careers are open to graduates of War Studies including serving in the armed forces, teaching, local government, management and the heritage industry. A notable proportion of graduates have also undertaken postgraduate education in recent years, studying for Masters and PhD degrees.
As a graduate of this course you will:
Have an awareness and understanding of the strategic, ethical and philosophical theories underpinning the subject
Have an understanding of the varieties of approaches to analysing the concept of war and war’s implications
Be familiar with a variety of war-related case studies
Be able to address historical and contemporary problems in-depth using primary and secondary sources
Be able to analyse and critique information and apply knowledge in an enterprising way
Have enhanced levels of digital literacy.
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War Studies and Philosophy with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
War Studies and Philosophy with Foundation Year
History politics and war studies
The and integrated joint course enables graduates to draw on both disciplines, using critical reasoning developed within Philosophy to engage with the debates and developments related to war, its causes, uses and how it may be avoided or concluded. The course will enable graduates to sustain debates on the strategic, ethical and philosophical uses of war in both historical and contemporary settings as well as examine wider philosophical issues about the body, gender and identity.
As well as subject-specific knowledge, graduates will develop a wide range of key transferable skills including enhanced communication, analytical and technological proficiency. The degree encourages individuals to become digitally literate and intellectually curious, with the capacity to work both independently and as part of a wider team to understand, develop and apply solutions to both theoretical and practical problems.
Such skills equip our graduates to use their knowledge in enterprising and profitable ways in their chosen careers and develop their roles within the wider community.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
The advantages of studying War Studies and Philosophy at Wolverhampton include:
Being taught by recognised experts with a proven and respected research and publications record.
A well established and resourced course, which is the longest running undergraduate War Studies degree programme in the University
An innovative and evolving curriculum which includes field trip opportunities
The opportunity to listen to internationally renowned scholars through the Royal Institute of Philosophy public lecture series hosted by the university.
The War Studies and Philosophy integrated joint will enhance an individual’s career prospects. Previous graduates have gone into a wide variety of careers including serving in the armed forces, teaching, journalism, local government, management and the heritage industry. A notable proportion of graduates have also undertaken postgraduate education in recent years, studying for Masters and PhD degrees.
A successful graduate from this course will be able to demonstrate:
An awareness and understanding of the strategic, ethical and moral theories underpinning both War Studies and Philosophy;
Familiarity with specialised philosophical vocabulary. This entails the ability to draw connections between ideas, concepts, arguments and theories within Philosophy, between Philosophy and War Studies, and in practical contexts
An ability to address historical and contemporary problems in depth using primary and secondary sources of relevance to War Studies and Philosophy;
The capacity to present, in both oral and written forms, a clear and well-structured assessment of relevant considerations.
Intellectual skills for independently reasoned research, involving critical analysis and evaluation of textual arguments.
Acquired capabilities that are highly valued in modern diverse working environments and demonstrate key employment skills (e.g. self-management, IT, digital literacy, enterprise, working in groups) including, an openness to reasoned dialogue with others in contexts of problem identification, analysis and response.
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Business and Finance with Foundation Year
BSc (Hons)
Business and Finance with Foundation Year
Accounting, Finance and Economics, Business and management
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of business and financial theories and applies them strategically to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums, the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in financial, banking and general management fields.
You will have opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications, software and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will also assist you in developing your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
On completion of this award, you will have acquired skills and knowledge which are suitable for a wide range of business careers including general management, accountancy, banking and finance.
This degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has an which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has an which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically appraise the concepts and principles of finance and business theories through application to a wide range of businesses in the global market place.
Critically assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
Demonstrate ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software and other technologies.
Demonstrate a range of financial skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
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Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Accounting, Finance and Economics, Business and management
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities. The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level. Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has an which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1. Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally. 2. Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices. 3. Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies. 4. Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
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Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
BA (Hons)
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
Business and management, Marketing
This exciting and innovative general business programme is designed for students who want to embark on an in-depth study of business and management to develop analysis and evaluation skills that can be applied to real-world situations.
The foundation year (level 3) is designed to equip applicants who do not have the required qualifications to enter onto level 4, with a robust toolkit of the academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education and also with an understanding of, and insight to, the economic and business discipline.
Successful completion of the foundation year will allow you to progress onto level 4 (1st year of the undergraduate course) of BA (Hons) Business Management or any degree in the Business School portfolio.
If you choose to transfer course, the amount of funding that you can claim from Student Finance England is reduced to 4 years (otherwise you can claim up to 5) under the current funding provisions ie. the duration of study only.
Innovation and enterprise; sustainability; responsibility and professionalism; and digitalisation underpin this programme: You will explore the functional areas of business, such as management, marketing, human resources, finance and operations, through the lens of these four main themes which run throughout the programme.
Entrepreneurship is a key force for successful economic growth and entrepreneurial thinking is at the heart of this programme in which you will develop knowledge and understanding of a range of management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner.
Independent and transferable personal development skills are vital in business, and you will have the opportunity to develop them through interactive learning activities and self-reflection to enable you to develop the professional skills required in the workplace. You will acquire core business skills through case studies, online activities and live projects, through interactions with entrepreneurs and business speakers, and through reflecting on your own practice.
The course aims to supply future managers and professionals to various business and management sectors as well as to provide key knowledge, skills and attributes that are vital to modern organisations.
The course offers you the option of specialising in your final year by opting for a bracketed award in human resources, enterprise, or marketing.
Year 1/ foundation year (Level 3) modules
21st Century Management
This module introduces various philosophies and theoretical concepts of management with a focus on 21st century developments and real-life scenarios that managers face. A range of themes will be explored including social responsibility, ethics, globalisation, international cultures, technology and entrepreneurship.
Preparing for Success at University
Designed to introduce you to university life, this module supports you in exploring the university environment, introducing the wide variety of academic skills needed to succeed at university and supporting you in the development of these skills.
Principles of Business
An introduction to the general environment in which businesses operate. Through studying this module, you will develop an understanding of the contemporary debates on the nature and management of modern enterprises, covering internal and external aspects of business – such as people at work, marketing, financial information and operations.
Project-Based Learning
Work collaboratively with other students on a project that reflects an area of shared interest relating to the broad themes of business, law or the social sciences. You will have the opportunity to work as a small team to devise, design and plan a project relating to a topic of shared interest. In many aspects of life and work, teamwork and collaboration are the norm to solve real world-problems.
This group-based project will allow you to develop a range of skills, including leadership, time-management, negotiation, communication, creativity, problem-solving and critical thinking. By investigating and responding to a complex question, challenge or problem, you and your group will acquire a deeper knowledge of your topic. The module will conclude with a conference, where your group’s project will be presented to the other groups in your class.
Year 2 (Level 4) modules
The Responsible Business
An introduction to responsible business practices with an emphasis on professional, moral, and personal responsibility. This module will encourage the development of personal and professional development skills and self-reflection as a personal development tool.
The Innovative Business
Exploring what it takes for a business to be innovative; you will be introduced to various theoretical views and opinions in the areas of creativity, innovation, and enterprise. You will be challenged to consider where, how and why ideas are generated; how ideas are implemented; and who and what type of people/teams develop innovative ideas.
The Sustainable Business
As awareness of climate change, resource scarcity, environmental impact and social inequality rises, businesses are increasingly being held accountable by consumers, governments, and other stakeholders. The module provides a holistic view of sustainability through a global lens where you will learn how the aforementioned factors impact the way we live and how businesses operate.
Learning how businesses adopt sustainable strategies across their various business functions such as marketing, supply chain and HR, you will also explore the macro and micro influences that impact these strategies. Overall, the module will help create awareness of corporate as well as individual social responsibility through use of international case studies.
The Digital Business
The first part of this module aims to provide a practical understanding of the digital business, the need for digital transformation to support innovation and to continue to have a competitive advantage in the marketplace. The various digital business models are explored along with the importance of digital capability.
The second part of the module introduces you to the information systems that support today's digital business. A range of information systems are examined including those that support the operations of the digital business, through to its sales and marketing functions. The importance of big data and business intelligence are introduced before examining how today’s digital business can apply business intelligence to develop new products and services along with improvements in efficiency and its business processes.
Year 3 (Level 5) modules
Customer Acquisition and Retention
Exploring the customer journey from prospect or enquiry to loyal customer or advocate, you will learn about the marketing strategies and tactics involved in attracting new customers and retaining them. Research suggests it can cost between 5 and 10 times as much to acquire a new customer as it does to retain an existing one, with the commonly quoted average being 7 times more expensive to acquire a new customer.
So why do so many companies spend more time chasing new customers than keeping existing ones? This is the paradox of customer retention and acquisition. This module will enable you to understand the role of customer acquisition and retention in designing contemporary marketing strategies for organisations. You will gain practical experience of planning marketing campaigns designed to attract, win, and retain customers.
The Professional Manager and Leadership
The aim of this module is to develop your understanding of management and leadership principles, and to explore the influence various leadership and management approaches have on key human resource management functions, including change management. Through the study of emerging leadership concepts, such as super leadership, you will develop an appreciation for the development of self as a method to support others in their development. Reflective practice underpins the module to support you in assessing your own approach to learning and development.
Operations and Project Planning
Exploring operations and supply chain management, as well as the fundamentals of project management, this module aims to give you the skills required to analyse contemporary issues facing business operations and supply chain. It also exposes you to the understanding of how businesses mitigate these issues to deliver goods and services of the quality and of the right quantity to satisfy customers’ need while adopting lean business approaches.
Equipping you with team working and communication skills in a project environment, you will be able to define, plan and control projects through their life cycle, while balancing competing performance objectives and managing competing stakeholder requirements. Detailed study of management tools such as critical path analysis and PERT will be undertaken.
Managing Finance and Accounts
The aim of this module is to provide an introduction of a range of financial and accounting skills to business students, to help their understanding and managerial decision-making skills. You will evaluate the organisation’ financial statements, identify the principles for setting and managing budgets and understand finance within the organisation. This module has been designed to enhance your confidence and credibility in financial management, which will translate into improved management skills.
Year 4 (Level 6) modules
The Strategic Business
The strategic business module will equip you to make strategic decisions at both a corporate and functional level. You will develop the skills required to evaluate the success of implemented strategy which will inform decision making at a corporate and functional level.
Organisational Behaviour
Exploring current knowledge around behaviour in contemporary organisations, this module explores areas from an individual employee and manager perspective. You will engage with topics such as identity, power, gender, motivation, change, and ethics, from a critical, and in some instances, post-structuralist perspective. The aim of the module is to equip you with a fundamental grounding in organisational behaviour to help you develop into a manager of the future.
The Professional Project
On this independent study unit, you will draw learning from previous subjects, focusing on your key strengths, in the production of a business artefact. Alongside the artefact, you will develop a written critical reflection, which is designed to explain your choice of artefact and reflect on the process of its production and dissemination.
The Business Communicator
The ability to effectively communicate with all internal and external stakeholders is key for business leaders. The business environment is in constant flux, and it is important to be able to navigate this space, whilst building relationships and networks. This module will explore key communication and human resources theories and provide students with the tools to assess and develop their own communication skills.
Specialist routes:
Business Management (HR)
Strategic People Management
Explore how events and actions in the macro-environment impact upon organisations, and the strategies that organisations may adopt to manage this. You will engage with contemporary discourses around new ways of working and communicating including within dispersed collaborations, learning and development strategies to meet changing organisational needs, and creating inclusive and sustainable workplaces. You will also engage with emergent topics within the field, as organisations adapt and requirements change, impacting on organisational approaches.
People Profession – Transforming Organisations
Examine the importance of “the people profession” (human resources) in developing the organisational strategy and structure of a business. Develop your understanding of the importance of organisational strategy on structure, and the impact of organisational design, change and development in creating a sustainable business.
The Professional Project
On this independent study unit, you will draw learning from previous subjects, focusing on your key strengths, in the production of a business artefact. Alongside the artefact, you will develop a written critical reflection, which is designed to explain your choice of artefact and reflect on the process of its production and dissemination.
Transition into the Human Resources Profession
Aiming to create awareness of the changing labour market and the strategies which are necessary to maximise career progression as you transition into the HR profession, on this modules you will be encouraged to consider current debates relating to the concept of employment and careers in the 21st century and apply them to the HR profession. You will critically evaluate, analyse and enhance your employability skills using a wide range of current tools, concepts, and techniques to better equip you for your future professional HR career.
Business Management (Enterprise)
Transformational Change Agent
This module will give you the opportunity to develop your own capability to analyse and identify the need for change and how this happens within organisations; revealing the complexities and difficulties associated with making change happen. You will explore both the theory and practice of change agency using different activities and case studies. You will have the opportunity to evaluate and reflect on your own potential to develop as a change agent, enhancing your self-understanding and future employability and career prospects.
Creating a Winning Business
Develop a business idea and its value proposition, identifying what is required to turn this idea into reality. You will have the opportunity to develop your creativity, enterprise skills and make use of the other necessary tools and techniques to assess the viability and market potential of the idea. This includes applied research, analysis, entrepreneurial and digital marketing, financial tools, and evaluation of the resource requirements for the start-up. This culminates in the production of a comprehensive business plan, which can be used later to launch your new business venture.
The Professional Project
On this independent study unit, you will draw learning from previous subjects, focusing on your key strengths, in the production of a business artefact. Alongside the artefact, you will develop a written critical reflection, which is designed to explain your choice of artefact and reflect on the process of its production and dissemination.
Strategy in Action
Providing the necessary tools and techniques to undertake a strategic analysis of a small or medium sized enterprise, you will evaluate its strategic position in the marketplace vis a vis competitor, craft a series of entrepreneurial and innovative strategic recommendations for the short and long-term strategic growth of the business, and address the issues relating to the management of these growth strategies.
In undertaking and completing the strategic growth plan project for a small or medium sized firm, this module not only provides you with a good understanding of the strategy process and how to develop cogent strategic recommendations, but also will enhance, through the development of your analytical skills and strategic thinking, your future employability and career prospects.
Business Management (Marketing)
Consumer Behaviour ant the Responsible Marketer
Addressing a wide range of marketing and psychological theories and concepts which help marketers to explain and analyse both consumer behaviour and online consumer behaviour, this module offers an insight into how consumers consider, buy and experience products and services. You will also explore ethical and social responsibility issues, assessing the techniques used by organisations to influence and persuade consumers to purchase. Discussions and debate around the responsibility of marketers will address contemporary cultural and social issues in marketing.
Marketing and Digital Strategy
Explore the complexities of a strategic marketing approach that every organisation needs to employ to develop and sustain competitive advantage. What influences strategic decisions and how do organisations create and sustain competitive advantage? This module expands the knowledge and understanding of traditional and digital marketing, exploring strategic positioning of products and brands offline vs online, and assessing the role of marketing from a strategic perspective.
The Marketing Consultant
Examine the role of social media, search engines and freelance marketing in targeting and communications, especially the strategic and practical application of social media and freelance platforms, with particular focus on competitor analysis. You will gain exposure to digital marketing tools and develop capabilities in search engine optimisation (SEO), keyword research, search engine marketing (SEM) and content marketing. You will benefit from guest speakers who will share their knowledge and experience in the field of social media and freelance marketing.
The Professional Project
On this independent study unit, you will draw learning from previous subjects, focusing on your key strengths, in the production of a business artefact. Alongside the artefact, you will develop a written critical reflection, which is designed to explain your choice of artefact and reflect on the process of its production and dissemination.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships - You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the .
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our . The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
Studying this course will allow you to:
develop and apply research, writing, numerical, digital and personal skills within a business context
critically appraise relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different business scenarios
apply relevant transferable skills to a career in business and management (for example, managing projects, communication, working in teams, research and appropriate technologies and critically reflect on the effectiveness of your own skills and knowledge in such application
examine contemporary and strategic issues through the application of relevant analytical concepts, models and theories
evaluate and demonstrate an informed understanding of ethical responsibilities contributing to professional values and their role in organisations and society in the 21st century
develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
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Business & Tourism Management with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Business and Tourism Management with Foundation Year
Business and management
This course aims to provide the student with knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course will emphasise the role of business skills in underpinning the success of organisations, while placing this role in the context of the tourism sector. The course will also help the student understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and the student will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
The course will provide the student with opportunities to advance their ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow students to develop their own understandings of collective responsibilities as global citizens within their local, national, and international communities.
The course provides an opportunity for the student to pursue a one-year work placement in employment, either in the UK or abroad. Support will provide to aid with the preparation of CVs, and workshops will available that support the completion of application forms and provide guidance on interview techniques.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of tourism related areas including location marketing, green tourism development, and tourism research.
1. Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of business and tourism to a wide range of business organisations and situations. 2. Critically interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate. 3. Critically analyse tourism and business information from a range of national and international sources. 4. Prepare, using digital methods, a comprehensive range of tourism and business information useful to the management of organisations. 5. Effectively communicate business and tourism ideas to a variety of specialist and non-specialist audiences 6. Propose, undertake and present an independent study project that analyses a key issue in the area of business and tourism management
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Economics and Social Policy with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Economics and Social Policy with Foundation Year
Sociology social policy and criminology
This course aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of economic principles, issues around policy formation and how these factors influence the development of social policy. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and learning forums the course will equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in economics, public policy and general management fields.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
This degree course will develop much needed skills and abilities in successful students. Specifically the course will create graduates who have an in depth knowledge of economic principles and of the social policy environment which should be valuable in general management in both the private and public sectors.
The graduates from this programme would have a range of skills that are in demand from employers, as demonstrated by the survey carried out by the Economics Network in 2012. Another survey of economics employers in the public sector identified the two dominant of areas of work as producing briefing material and preparation of policy advice. The proposed course would provide its graduates with the skills to effectively address these tasks. This course would provide access to a range of career opportunities, as demonstrated by the following recent job advertisements:
Policy Analyst – charity
Graduate Policy Advisor – central government
Policy Assurance Officer – housing association
European Advisor – policy organisation
A range of career opportunities will be available, covering regional, national and international organisations. This will include by public sector and not for profit sector organisations as demonstrated by the examples provided above. There would also be opportunities in the business sector in terms of market research, trade associations and lobbying organisations.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Demonstrate a good knowledge of economic and social policy concepts, principles and tools and be competent in the application of the knowledge to a wide range of situations in a national or international context.
Use appropriate research methods, quantitative techniques and software packages to analyse data and evidence from a range of sources and to critically interpret the outcomes of this analysis.
Apply economic reasoning to a range of policy issues and appreciate that a number of alternative explanations and prescriptions may exist.
Apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and assess policy intervention.
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Economics and Sociology with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Economics and Sociology with Foundation Year
Sociology social policy and criminology
This course aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of economic principles, issues around policy formation and how these factors influence the development of social policy. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and learning forums the course will equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in economics, public policy and general management fields.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
This degree course will develop much needed skills and abilities in successful students. Specifically the course will create graduates who have an in depth knowledge of economic principles and of the social policy environment which should be valuable in general management in both the private and public sectors.
The graduates from this programme would have a range of skills that are in demand from employers, as demonstrated by the survey carried out by the Economics Network in 2012. Another survey of economics employers in the public sector identified the two dominant of areas of work as producing briefing material and preparation of policy advice. The proposed course would provide its graduates with the skills to effectively address these tasks.
This course would provide access to a range of career opportunities, as demonstrated by the following recent job advertisements.
Policy Analyst – charity
Graduate Policy Advisor – central government
Policy Assurance Officer – housing association
European Advisor – policy organisation
A range of career opportunities will be available, covering regional, national and international organisations. This will include by public sector and not for profit sector organisations as demonstrates by the examples provided above. There would also be opportunities in the business sector in terms of market research, trade associations and lobbying organisations.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Apply economic reasoning to a range of issues and appreciate that a number of alternative explanations and prescriptions may exist.
Use appropriate research methods, quantitative techniques and software packages to analyse data and evidence from a range of sources and to critically interpret the outcomes of this analysis.
Demonstrate a good knowledge of economic and sociology concepts, principles and tools and be competent in the application of the knowledge to a wide range of situations in a national or international context.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of theoretical and methodological approaches in Sociology and comprehend the distinctive character of Sociological thought.
Critically review, analyse and evaluate a wide range of appropriate evidence in relation to a variety of social theories, and to mobilise a reasoned, sociologically informed argument.
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Economics and Politics with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Economics and Politics with Foundation Year
History politics and war studies
This course aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of economic principles, issues around the creation of political relationships and how these factors combine to influence the political environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and learning forums the course will equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in economics, politics and general management fields.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
This degree course will develop much needed skills and abilities in successful students. Specifically the course will create graduates who have an in-depth knowledge of economic principles and of the political process which should be valuable in general management in both the private and public sectors.
The graduates from this programme would have a range of skills that are in demand from employers, as demonstrated by the survey carried out by the Economics Network in 2012. Another survey of economics employers in the public sector identified the two dominant of areas of work as producing briefing material and preparation of policy advice. The proposed course would provide its graduates with the skills to effectively address these tasks.
This course would provide access to a range of career opportunities, as demonstrated by the following recent job advertisements:
· Speechwriter – private sector · Graduate Policy Advisor – central government · Conference Producer – private sector · European Advisor – policy organisation
A range of career opportunities will be available, covering regional, national and international organisations. This will include by public sector and not for profit sector organisations as demonstrates by the examples provided above. There would also be opportunities in the business sector in terms of market research, trade associations and lobbying organisations.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Apply economic reasoning to a range of issues and appreciate that a number of alternative explanations and prescriptions may exist.
Use appropriate research methods, quantitative techniques and software packages to analyse data and evidence from a range of sources and to critically interpret the outcomes of this analysis.
Demonstrate a good knowledge of economic and political concepts, tools and principles, and be competent in the application of the knowledge to a wide range of situations in a national or international context.
Demonstrate a knowledge of the political history, institutions and ideological traditions of the UK and one other area.
Understand the interconnection between specific economic theories and specific political traditions.
To appreciate the influence of regional, multinational and supranational institutions and organisations on the evolution of British politics.
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Economics and Business with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Economics and Business with Foundation Year
Business and management
The BA (Hons) Economics and Business course aims to provide you with a strong background in economic principles as well as knowledge and understanding of the key requirements of successful business organizations with an international perspective, enabling you to apply these concepts to organisations operating within changing global environment.
Using a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and learning forums the course intends to equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in economics, business, and general management. The programme also provides an excellent foundation for postgraduate study in economics and business.
The foundation year (level 3) is designed to equip applicants who do not have the required qualifications to enter onto level 4, with a robust toolkit of the academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education and also with an understanding of, and insight to, the economic and business discipline. Successful completion of the foundation year will allow progression onto level 4 of BA (Hons) Economics and Business.
You will study a wide range of economics and business modules, with a mix of lectures, seminars and workshops. There will be opportunities to do group work and to learn from experts from industry, to gather an in-depth knowledge of economic principles and business functions which are valuable in general management in both the private and public sectors.
The course’s modules employ a variety of assessment methods, including report writing, essays, portfolios, posters, presentations, in-class tests, time-constrained assignments, and a final research project.
‘”Thanks for being a wonderful economics team and providing us with quality education through the years. You have always managed to make your subjects interesting and most importantly showed us how relevant and related to our daily life they are.”
Third year Economics student
“I just wanted to extend my gratitude for all your help and support over this academic year.”
1st year Economics and Business student
“I would like to personally thank you for your help, and I look forward to the advanced module next year.”
2nd year Economics and Finance student
Studying this course will enable you to:
critically apply economic reasoning to a range of situations and appreciate that a number of alternative explanations and prescriptions may exist
demonstrate knowledge of some specialised areas in economics
demonstrate an understanding of the sources and content of economic data and evidence of those methods to be appropriately applied to the analysis of such data
demonstrate proficiency in quantitative methods and computing techniques and know how to use these methods and techniques across a range of problems
demonstrate knowledge of historical, institutional, international, social and environmental contexts in which specific economic analysis is applied
develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of economic concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
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Economics with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Economics with Foundation Year
The first American to win the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, American economist Paul Samuelson describes economics as the "study of how societies use scarce resources to produce valuable commodities and distribute them among different people." By learning about economics, you will see that there are various perspectives on how resources are allocated and that the different allocations will impact on social, political, financial and business concerns.
This programme provides a strong background in economics principles but also provides a knowledge and understanding of recent developments in economics and the application of economic concepts to current issues and the post-pandemic world.
As part of your study of economics you will develop skills in the organisation and analysis of statistical data, the interpretation of economic issues and the communication of economic ideas. These skills have been identified as being in demand by employers by a number of surveys, such as the one carried out by the Economics Network.
The foundation year (level 3) is designed to equip applicants who do not have the required qualifications to enter onto level 4, with a robust toolkit of the academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education and also with an understanding of, and insight to, the economic and business discipline. Successful completion of the foundation year will allow progression onto level 4 of BA (Hons) Economics.
You will study a wide range of economics and business modules, with a mix of lectures, seminars and workshops. There will be opportunities to do group work and to learn from experts from industry, as well as from economists with a high standard of research achievement.
The course’s modules employ a variety of assessment methods, including report writing, essays, portfolios, posters, presentations, in-class tests, time-constrained assignments, and a final research project.
‘”Thanks for being a wonderful economics team and providing us with quality education through the years. You have always managed to make your subjects interesting and most importantly showed us how relevant and related to our daily life they are.”
Third year Economics student
“I just wanted to extend my gratitude for all your help and support over this academic year.”
1st year Economics and Business student
“I would like to personally thank you for your help, and I look forward to the advanced module next year.”
2nd year Economics and Finance student
Economic data manager
Economic growth officer
Economic development officer Research officer
Data analyst
Business analyst
Taxation analyst
Political risk analyst
Market researcher
Economic policy manager
Studying this course will enable you to:
Critically apply economic reasoning to a range of situations and appreciate that a number of alternative explanations and prescriptions may exist.
Demonstrate knowledge in a number of specialised areas in economics, as well as an appreciation of the research literature in these areas.
Demonstrate an understanding of the sources and content of economic data and evidence and of those methods that be applied appropriately to the analysis of such data.
Demonstrate proficiency in quantitative methods and computing techniques and know how to use these techniques and methods across a range of problems.
Demonstrate an understanding of historical, institutional, international, social and environmental contexts in which specific economic analysis is applied.
Effectively communicate economic ideas both verbally and in writing to a variety of specialist and non-specialist audiences.
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Economics and Finance with Foundation Year
BSc (Hons)
Economics and Finance with Foundation Year
Accounting, Finance and Economics
This course is designed to provide you with a strong background in economic principles as well as knowledge of the financial foundations of firms, financial markets and institutions with an international perspective.
As part of your study of economics and finance you will develop skills in the organization and analysis of statistical data, the interpretation of economic issues and the communication of economic and financial concepts.
Practical activities aim to equip you with a holistic understanding of how an organisation functions, with specific emphasis on key issues such as how organisations are financially structured and how they manage their cash flows.
The foundation year (level 3) is designed to equip applicants who do not have the required qualifications to enter onto level 4, with a robust toolkit of the academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education and also with an understanding of, and insight to, the economic and finance discipline. Successful completion of the foundation year will allow progression onto level 4 of BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance.
You will study a wide range of economics and finance modules, with a mix of lectures, seminars and workshops. There will be opportunities to do group work, to learn from experts from industry as well as from analysts with a high standard of research achievement.
The course’s modules employ a variety of assessment methods, including report writing, essays, portfolios, posters, presentations, in-class tests, time-constrained assignments, and a final research project.
You will gain the analytical, quantitative, computing, presentation and other transferable skills required to work in the financial sector, including banks, insurance companies, pension funds, investment and unit trusts, and financial advisory work as well as other industries in both the private and public sectors. The programme will also provide an excellent foundation for postgraduate study in finance and economics.
‘”Thanks for being a wonderful economics team and providing us with quality education through the years. You have always managed to make your subjects interesting and most importantly showed us how relevant and related to our daily life they are.”
Level 6 Economics student
“I just wanted to extend my gratitude for all your help and support over this academic year.”
Level 4 Economics and Business student
“I would like to personally thank you for your help, and I look forward to the advanced module next year.”
Level 5 Economics and Finance student
You will gain the analytical, quantitative, computing, presentation and other transferable skills required to work in the financial sector, including banks, insurance companies, pension funds, investment and unit trusts, and financial advisory work as well as other industries in both the private and public sectors. The programme will also provide an excellent foundation for postgraduate study in finance and economics.
1. Critically apply economic and finance reasoning to a range of situations including in specialised areas of economics and finance and appreciate that a number of alternative explanations and prescriptions may exist 2. Critically evaluate the sources and content of economic and finance data and evidence and appraise those methods that be applied appropriately to the analysis of such data 3. Demonstrate proficiency in quantitative methods and computing techniques and know how to use these techniques and methods across a range of problems 4. Critically appraise the historical, institutional, international, social and environmental contexts in which specific economic and finance analysis is applied 5. Effectively communicate economic and finance ideas to a variety of specialist and non-specialist audiences 6. Demonstrate the ability to successfully undertake independent study
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Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
Human resources
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in personnel, human resource management or a general business career. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by a study of current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines with particular focus on the critical investigation of people management related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course is designed for students who want to embark on an in-depth study of Human Resource Management to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of management and business practices, and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships - You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of people management related areas including training and people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in human resourcing leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate.
Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of human resource management and the related sociological and psychological underpinning theories to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Develop a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development.
Recognise the role of advanced technologies in providing organisations with opportunities for the development of creative and innovative human resource programmes and processes.
Critically apply contemporary issues in HR.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of human resource management practices.
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International Business Management with Foundation
BSc (Hons)
International Business Management with Foundation Year
Business and management
One of the phenomena of the 21st century has been that of globalisation. This course equips students with the knowledge and expertise to manage within this global framework. As globalisation increases, more organisations have to work beyond their regional boundaries, compete in diverse global environments and find that their traditional domestic markets are open to global challenges. These organisations need experts who can work across multicultural barriers, develop effective international strategies and source products internationally. This course will train students in these business key areas.
The course will provide an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help students develop their own understanding of complex notions in the international business environment. Additionally, the course will help students develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software employed by contemporary organisations. The development of student knowledge and understanding of a range of international business and management practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner will also be emphasised, as it is recognised that entrepreneurship is a key force for successful economic growth.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
At the end of this course students will be able to:
Apply knowledge and expertise of managing in organisations and in different national cultures.
Evaluate the nature of multinationals' activities in a global business environment.
Discuss and appreciate the issues surrounding developing effective international strategies and sourcing products internationally.
Critically evaluate international business theories related to managing international operations, international strategy and risk analysis, and the principles of international business.
Utilise a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in developing solutions for a global context
Demonstrate skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories
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Tourism Management with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Tourism Management with Foundation Year
This degree will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to manage tourism within an evolving global marketplace. The course has a strong emphasis on enterprise and enables you to develop the management competencies required to progress your career within this dynamic, multi-faceted industry. You will broaden your knowledge of the international tourism industry, and of the diverse range of businesses that operate within tourism, including attractions, destinations, public sector development, heritage and travel.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
The Leisure department bring an added dimension to the teaching on your course. We have worked in your industries, owned our own leisure businesses and continue to work on consultancy projects with industry partners, which ensures that we are able to bring your learning experience to life.
Our range of publications, research and textbooks, including Event Management, Tourism, Research Themes for Events, Hospitality Business, Sport Management, Research Themes for Tourism, Key Concepts in Tourism and Operations Management in the Travel Industry are all published internationally.
We are members of all the major industry bodies and contribute to their future direction and leadership through our roles on their executive committees. We continue to host National Conferences and Events at the University for The Tourism Society, The Association for Event Management Education, The Council for Hospitality Management Education and The Tourism Management Institute.
We are an ABTA Partner.
There are many career opportunities available to graduates within public, private and voluntary sectors such as tourism officer, travel agency manager, holiday resort manager, tour manager, visitor centre manager and attractions manager. Previous graduates have gained positions with The National Trust, English Heritage and The London Tourist Office.
As a graduate of this course you will:
Have the ability and knowledge necessary to work within the dynamic, changing and increasingly technology-reliant global tourism industry
Have the skills to work in a range of tourism business environments, supported by a knowledge and understanding of concepts and characteristics of tourism and related business functions such as Marketing, Human Resources, Strategy and Operations Management
To be able to identify the uniqueness of contemporary tourism resources and develop these into exciting local, regional, national or international tourism products
To be able to develop and analyse information and effectively communicate this to colleagues, managers and customers to support business development
To understand the influence and impacts of tourism upon the community, environment and economy, and the careful balance required to develop tourism locally, nationally and globally
Be able to develop critical evaluative skills, generate knowledge and implement proposed solution towards development and management of tourism projects/business.
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International Hospitality Management with FY
BA (Hons)
International Hospitality Management with Foundation Year
This course prepares you for management roles in the dynamic and global hospitality industry. By studying this programme you will acquire industry relevant knowledge and develop skills to help you plan and manage resources and enhance consumer experiences. You will be equipped to work within the contemporary hospitality industry and prepared for management careers with worldwide work opportunities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
“Having chosen to undertake a degree at the University of Wolverhampton, I was happy to have my expectations exceeded on almost all accounts. A key focus during the course was the ability to fully understand the industry and also to gain the skills and knowledge that set me above others during the recruitment process.”
“I am convinced that the degree, and the knowledge I gained through it, gave me a fantastic platform for my development and opened up great career opportunities. I owe a considerable amount of my success to my lecturers. Combined with an unforgettable social life and lifelong friends, the years I spent there benefit me every day."
We make sure that you have opportunities to gain professional qualifications alongside your degree – for example you can study at a greatly reduced rate for the National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (NCPLH), which is essential for anyone wishing to work as a licensee in the UK. Work based practice and employability are key themes of this course and you will engage with industry experts throughout your studies, making sure that you are equipped to work within the contemporary hospitality environment and are able meet the challenges of enterprise in the digital age.
This course prepares you for many managerial roles including those in hotels, restaurants, contract catering, arenas, pubs and nightclubs. Employers range from family-run businesses to multi-national brands, with opportunities for self run businesses. Positions held by former graduates include: Unit Managers in Marriott Hotels, Wetherspoons, Welcome Break, and Yates Wine Lodge. Other graduates have become Operations Co-coordinator at Telford International Centre; Personnel Manager at Adams Beach Resort, Cyprus; Hospitality Manager at Molineux Football Stadium; and Events Coordinator at Best Western Valley Hotel.
As a graduate of this course you will be able to:
strategically analyse and evaluate the regional, national and international business environment and its impact on the local hospitality environment
demonstrate the knowledge and enterprising skills required in managing an international hospitality function
use industry-specific digital technology, in the context of developing and managing a contemporary hospitality business
recognise and value the importance of the hospitality consumer, their needs, experience, and diversity, in both the operational and strategic contexts
apply appropriate theoretical concepts to dynamic and diverse hospitality concerns such as gourmet restaurants, pub franchises or international hotels
manage the complex relationships between the key industry players, whilst acknowledging the social responsibility of the 21st century hospitality manager.
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Event and Venue Management with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Event and Venue Management with Foundation Year
The BA (Hons) Event and Venue Management with Foundation Year course is a popular choice if you wish to gain employment in this exciting and rapidly expanding industry. It is of particular benefit if you are looking to start up your own events business or if you are already an events professional looking to enhance your career prospects. The course equips you with an events management portfolio of knowledge and skills so that you can consider the diverse work opportunities available in the events industry on a regional, national and international level.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
4LI011 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
4LI001 Introduction to Events and Venues (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4LI007 Employability: The World of Work (20 Credits)
4LI009 Venue Design and Management (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5LI018 Services Marketing (20 Credits)
5LI007 Functions and Special Events (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5LI005 Employability: Managing Finance and Human Resources (20 Credits)
5LI017 Research Themes in Events 20 SEM2 Core (20 Credits)
Year 4
6LI011 Sustainability and Events and Venues or 6LI024 The Wedding Experience (20 Credits)
6MK002 Marketing Strategy 20 SEM1 or 6BU009 Social Enterprise in Context or 6BE001 Creating and Starting a New Business Venture or 6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6LI022 Research, Interpretation and Analysis (20 Credits)
6BU008 Strategy and Consultancy (20 Credits)
6LI012 Managing Digital Events and Venues (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
Whilst studying with us, you will learn about the dynamic global marketplace within which events venues operate, gain a working understanding of digital technologies, and develop entrepreneurship and business skills that will help you to plan, organise and stage events.
The events industry is enjoying rapid growth regionally, nationally and internationally due to the scope of the industry sector and the range of employment opportunities available, such as the management of large music venues, sports stadia, tourist attractions, multi-retail outlets, and cultural festivals. Investment by governments, the creative industries, and sporting bodies, in events as a vehicle for the regeneration of cities, has resulted in destinations worldwide branding themselves as potential and suitable hosts for large profile events such as London 2012, European Capital of Culture and The Edinburgh Festival. Continuous investment in the events industry has also meant more new purpose built venues are developed in which to house events, for example the O2 arena.
Upon graduation you can expect to enter a number of roles in the events sector, gain career progression or set up your own events business. Diverse opportunities can be found worldwide from management of venues and stadia, conferencing in hotels, staging corporate, local authority or charity events, arts and music festivals, and running your own business.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Apply critically theories, and concepts relating to the dynamic events landscape, considering political, economic, social, economic, tourism, environmental and technological dimensions to the management of events and venues in global contexts.
To utilise a portfolio of transferable industry operational and entrepreneurial skills in the design, operation and management of events and venues.
Consider critically an in-depth knowledge of contemporary management theories, concepts and skills: marketing, HR, finance in a services context considering the complexities of managing stakeholders and operations in an experiential events landscape.
Develop personally and professionally through academic and practical knowledge and skills acquisition from understanding to critical application of research into event related issues, either individually or as part of a team culminating in written reports, essays, presentations or other media
Develop awareness of and utilise digital technologies in learning environments and in the context of researching, planning, managing and evaluating events and venues.
Apply theoretical concepts and models and practical research and skills to the design, organisation, operation and management of stakeholders: artists, performers, staff (including volunteers), and consumers integral to the event experience.
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Tourism and Economics
BA (Hons)
Tourism and Economics
BA (Hons) Tourism and Economics combines the skills development from the economics subject with a knowledge and understanding of the key requirements of successful tourism organisations and it equips graduates with the skills and knowledge required to manage tourism within an evolving global marketplace.
The course has a strong emphasis on enterprise and enables students to develop industry sought after competencies for students to progress their career within the dynamic, multi-faceted industry. The course is also designed to make you attractive to prospective employers through the development of practical skills such as the ability to problem solve, work in groups, research and use research methods and work independently
University of Wolverhampton offers students an opportunity to study Tourism and Economics to gain a knowledge and understanding of the recent developments in economics and the application of economic concepts to current issues and challenges in the dynamic, multi-faceted tourism industry. There will be opportunities for practical application of learning through work placement, field trips and consultancy projects.
As part of your study of Tourism and Economics you will develop skills in the organisation and analysis of statistical data, the interpretation of economic issues and the communication of economic ideas. These skills have been identified as being in demand by employers by a number of surveys, such as the one carried-out by the Economics Network.
The teaching at the University is designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of learners, and benefits from technology supported learning so that you can develop your quantitative and IT skills whilst developing and presenting exciting and industry-relevant assessments.
The teaching team bring with them a wealth of industry experience from across the world and from a wide range of public, private, and voluntary sector organisations. The team is active in research and writing textbooks that inform the teaching on this course and continue to deliver applied research to ensure they remain at the cutting-edge of industry developments.
The team have many associations with industry partners including Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA). The department is a member of The Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE), the Association of Event Management Education (AEME) and The Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT).
A degree in Tourism and Economics will prepare students for a range of career opportunities in regeneration, consultancy, destination management, as well as market research, as they will have developed the skills to understand the influence and impacts of tourism upon the community, environment and economy, and the careful balance required to develop tourism locally, nationally and globally in a range of tourism business environments, supported by a knowledge and understanding of concepts and characteristics of economics and tourism and related business functions.
This course provides students with a range of skills, knowledge and abilities, work experience opportunities and a portfolio of work which demonstrates their employability. Students will have the opportunity to engage with the industry through guest talks and company visits, placements built into modules, ERASMUS study exchange, Wolverhampton Enterprise and Employability Award, annual Career Development Week, an accredited optional sandwich year between the second and third year and summer placements.
For the award of an honours degree, you, the student, will be able to:
Have the ability and knowledge necessary to work within the dynamic, changing and increasingly technology-reliant global tourism industry, critically applying economic reasoning.
Have the skills to work in a range of tourism business environments, supported by a knowledge and understanding of concepts and characteristics of economics and tourism and related business functions such as Marketing, Human Resources, Strategy and Operations Management that are necessary to be an effective manager.
Be able to identify the uniqueness of contemporary tourism resources and develop these into exciting local, regional, national or international tourism products.
Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the sources and content of economic data, develop and analyse information and effectively communicate this to colleagues, managers and customers to support tourism business development.
Understand the influence and impacts of economics and tourism upon the community and the environment, and the careful balance required to develop tourism locally, nationally and globally.
Be able to develop critical evaluative skills, generate knowledge and implement proposed solution towards development and management of economics and tourism projects/business.
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Tourism and Economics
BA (Hons)
Tourism and Economics with Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Tourism and Economics combines the skills development from the economics subject with a knowledge and understanding of the key requirements of successful tourism organisations and it equips graduates with the skills and knowledge required to manage tourism within an evolving global marketplace.
The course has a strong emphasis on enterprise and enables students to develop industry sought after competencies for students to progress their career within the dynamic, multi-faceted industry. The course is also designed to make you attractive to prospective employers through the development of practical skills such as the ability to problem solve, work in groups, research and use research methods and work independently.
University of Wolverhampton offers students an opportunity to study Tourism and Economics to gain a knowledge and understanding of the recent developments in economics and the application of economic concepts to current issues and challenges in the dynamic, multi-faceted tourism industry. There will be opportunities for practical application of learning through work placement, field trips and consultancy projects.
As part of your study of Tourism and Economics you will develop skills in the organisation and analysis of statistical data, the interpretation of economic issues and the communication of economic ideas. These skills have been identified as being in demand by employers by a number of surveys, such as the one carried-out by the Economics Network.
The teaching at the University is designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of learners, and benefits from technology supported learning so that you can develop your quantitative and IT skills whilst developing and presenting exciting and industry-relevant assessments.
The teaching team bring with them a wealth of industry experience from across the world and from a wide range of public, private, and voluntary sector organisations. The team is active in research and writing textbooks that inform the teaching on this course and continue to deliver applied research to ensure they remain at the cutting-edge of industry developments.
The team have many associations with industry partners including Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA). The department is a member of The Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE), the Association of Event Management Education (AEME) and The Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT).
A degree in Tourism and Economics will prepare students for a range of career opportunities in regeneration, consultancy, destination management, as well as market research, as they will have developed the skills to understand the influence and impacts of tourism upon the community, environment and economy, and the careful balance required to develop tourism locally, nationally and globally in a range of tourism business environments, supported by a knowledge and understanding of concepts and characteristics of economics and tourism and related business functions.
This course provides students with a range of skills, knowledge and abilities, work experience opportunities and a portfolio of work which demonstrates their employability. Students will have the opportunity to engage with the industry through guest talks and company visits, placements built into modules, ERASMUS study exchange, Wolverhampton Enterprise and Employability Award, annual Career Development Week and summer placements.
For the award of an honours degree, you, the student, will be able to:
Have the ability and knowledge necessary to work within the dynamic, changing and increasingly technology-reliant global tourism industry, critically applying economic reasoning.
Have the skills to work in a range of tourism business environments, supported by a knowledge and understanding of concepts and characteristics of economics and tourism and related business functions such as Marketing, Human Resources, Strategy and Operations Management that are necessary to be an effective manager.
Be able to identify the uniqueness of contemporary tourism resources and develop these into exciting local, regional, national or international tourism products.
Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the sources and content of economic data, develop and analyse information and effectively communicate this to colleagues, managers and customers to support tourism business development.
Understand the influence and impacts of economics and tourism upon the community and the environment, and the careful balance required to develop tourism locally, nationally and globally.
Be able to develop critical evaluative skills, generate knowledge and implement proposed solution towards development and management of economics and tourism projects/business.
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Tourism and Events Management
BA (Hons)
Tourism and Events Management
BA (Hons) Tourism and Events combines the skills development from the events subject with a knowledge and understanding of the key requirements of successful tourism organisations and it equips graduates with the skills and knowledge required to manage tourism within an evolving global marketplace of events management.
The course has a strong emphasis on management and enterprise and enables students to develop industry sought after competencies for students to progress their career within the dynamic, multi-faceted industry. The course is also designed to make you attractive to prospective employers through the development of practical skills, such as, the ability to problem solve, work in groups, research, use research methods and work independently.
A degree in Tourism and Events Management prepares you for career opportunities in the tourism and events sector where you can use a portfolio of events expertise and skills to inform the management of tourist destinations and attractions. Upon graduation students can expect to enter a number of roles in the tourism or events sector within the public, private or voluntary sectors, or continue on to postgraduate study. Career opportunities include travel agents, destination management and marketing organisations, event and venue management companies, visitor attractions, heritage sites, local authorities, cultural organisations, travel operators, transport organisations and travel industry suppliers.
You can further enhance your graduate employability by undertaking an industry placement between the second and third year of your degree. The university fully supports its students in finding domestic and international placements, making applications, writing CVs, preparing for interviews and assessment centres. Students who complete a year of an industry based placement gain confidence, improve their employability, often secure graduate jobs and achieve high classification degrees.
The Marketing, Innovation, Leisure and Enterprise (MiLE) department has strong reputation in the subject disciplines of tourism and events management, based on a combination of the industry expertise and experience of MiLE department staff who have delivered a number of consultancy projects on behalf of organisations such as The NEC Group, further demonstrating our expertise around the management of venues.
Courses are informed and endorsed by our research, publications and engagement with professional bodies such as the Association of the British Travel Agents, the Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE) and the Association for Events Management Education (AEME). We are also the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence. These accreditations recognise leading universities who maintain high professional standards throughout tourism and events industries.
We have strong links with industry partners and work closely with large tourism and events businesses, such as, the NEC, Sandals and Disney. Students of this course engage in industry specific work placements, have access to high level industry speakers, interact with senior industry figures (for mentoring and research purposes) and have the opportunity to be awarded the annual ITT Centre of Excellence Student of the Year award and many other awards. Furthermore, our relationship with university venues (The Arena Theatre and The Performance Hub) provides an alternative classroom which you will access as part of your course. Learning with us, you will engage with industry through application of learning to live events, field trips and guest lectures. These resources and developments place MiLE in a very strong position to provide both practical experiences, which underpin theoretical understanding, and prepare you for the challenges of working in the dynamic event tourism environment.
Teaching at the University is designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of learners, and benefits from technology supported learning so that you can develop your IT skills whilst developing and presenting exciting and industry-relevant assessments. The University of Wolverhampton continues to develop state of the art facilities which greatly enhance your learning experience. The University of Wolverhampton Business School, which houses the course, was opened in November 2015. Designed to nurture talents and provide platform for engagement with the business community in the region, the University of Wolverhampton Business School building provides state of the art facilities, such as, executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. This building and its facilities provide conducive environment for student learning and Higher Education experience. As a result of gaining a BA (Hons) in Tourism and Events Management from the University of Wolverhampton you can be sure you will be ready to enter the world of graduate employment within the industry of your choice.
There are many internal and external initiatives which have been developed to support students’ employability development and to boost your career prospects with real life business experience. For example the Challenge Academy, organised and delivered by the university, is a network of students who undertake short-term projects on behalf of businesses. During the first and second year of the degree students take a module which gives them an opportunity to undertake a placement, in the final year there are opportunities to undertake real life consultancy projects. Between the second and third year of the degree students have an opportunity to take a sandwich placement, which is a ten months paid placement in the industry. The University’s Careers Centre provides assistance in finding suitable placements and making successful applications, from identifying a job role to CV writing, applications, interviews and assessment centres. Every module delivered as part of this course aims to give students exposure to the industry, this is either through a field trip or an industry speaker guest talk. All university students are eligible for the ERASMUS+ EU Placements. These are paid or unpaid placements organised in the area of students’ study or interest in a number of European Union countries. There are two to twelve months summer or yearlong placements which are organised and funded by the scheme (flights, insurance, accommodation, transfers etc.). The University has a team of careers consultants and employability advisers who offer help with the above opportunities. There is also a virtual jobs boards called the Workplace which advertises a multitude of casual and permanent roles. These may be of interest to you whilst studying with us or as you look for your first post-university graduate job.
The degree is designed and delivered to include opportunities for experiential learning. This includes engagement with the industry through module guest talks and company visits, placements built into modules, an accredited optional sandwich year between the second and third year, ERASMUS study exchange, annual Career Development Week and summer and graduate placements.
A degree in Tourism and Events Management gives graduates an opportunity for a career in the tourism sector where you will be able to use a portfolio of events expertise and skills to inform the management of tourist destinations and attractions. Upon graduation students can expect to enter a number of roles in the tourism sector within the public, private or voluntary sectors, or continue on to postgraduate study. Career opportunities include travel agents, destination management and marketing organisations, event and venue management, visitor attractions, heritage sites, local authorities, cultural organisations, travel operators, transport organisations and travel industry suppliers.
For the award of an honours degree, you, the student, will be able to:
Demonstrate an ability to deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and enquiry within the tourism and events management discipline and apply the methods and techniques that they have learned to review, consolidate, extend and apply your knowledge and understanding, and to initiate and carry out projects.
Demonstrate conceptual understanding that enables the student:
to devise and sustain arguments, and/or to solve problems, using ideas and techniques, some of which are at the forefront of a discipline
to describe and comment upon particular aspects of current research, or equivalent advanced scholarship, in the discipline.
Demonstrate the ability to manage your own learning, and to make use of scholarly reviews and primary sources (for example, refereed research articles and/or original materials appropriate to the discipline) and communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data (that may be incomplete), to make judgements, and to frame appropriate questions to achieve a solution - or identify a range of solutions - to a problem.
Propose, undertake and present an independent study project that analyses a key issue in the area of business and human resource management.
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Tourism and Events Management
BA (Hons)
Tourism and Events Management with Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Tourism and Events combines the skills development from the events subject with a knowledge and understanding of the key requirements of successful tourism organisations and it equips graduates with the skills and knowledge required to manage tourism within an evolving global marketplace of events management.
The course has a strong emphasis on management and enterprise and enables students to develop industry sought after competencies for students to progress their career within the dynamic, multi-faceted industry. The course is also designed to make you attractive to prospective employers through the development of practical skills, such as, the ability to problem solve, work in groups, research, use research methods and work independently.
A degree in Tourism and Events Management prepares you for career opportunities in the tourism and events sector where you can use a portfolio of events expertise and skills to inform the management of tourist destinations and attractions. Upon graduation students can expect to enter a number of roles in the tourism or events sector within the public, private or voluntary sectors, or continue on to postgraduate study. Career opportunities include travel agents, destination management and marketing organisations, event and venue management companies, visitor attractions, heritage sites, local authorities, cultural organisations, travel operators, transport organisations and travel industry suppliers.
You can further enhance your graduate employability by undertaking an industry placement between the second and third year of your degree. The university fully supports its students in finding domestic and international placements, making applications, writing CVs, preparing for interviews and assessment centres. Students who complete a year of an industry based placement gain confidence, improve their employability, often secure graduate jobs and achieve high classification degrees.
The Marketing, Innovation, Leisure and Enterprise (MiLE) department has strong reputation in the subject disciplines of tourism and events management, based on a combination of the industry expertise and experience of MiLE department staff who have delivered a number of consultancy projects on behalf of organisations such as The NEC Group, further demonstrating our expertise around the management of venues.
Courses are informed and endorsed by our research, publications and engagement with professional bodies such as the Association of the British Travel Agents, the Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE) and the Association for Events Management Education (AEME). We are also the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence. These accreditations recognise leading universities who maintain high professional standards throughout tourism and events industries.
We have strong links with industry partners and work closely with large tourism and events businesses, such as, the NEC, Sandals and Disney. Students of this course engage in industry specific work placements, have access to high level industry speakers, interact with senior industry figures (for mentoring and research purposes) and have the opportunity to be awarded the annual ITT Centre of Excellence Student of the Year award and many other awards. Furthermore, our relationship with university venues (The Arena Theatre and The Performance Hub) provides an alternative classroom which you will access as part of your course. Learning with us, you will engage with industry through application of learning to live events, field trips and guest lectures. These resources and developments place MiLE in a very strong position to provide both practical experiences, which underpin theoretical understanding, and prepare you for the challenges of working in the dynamic event tourism environment.
Teaching at the University is designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of learners, and benefits from technology supported learning so that you can develop your IT skills whilst developing and presenting exciting and industry-relevant assessments. The University of Wolverhampton continues to develop state of the art facilities which greatly enhance your learning experience. The University of Wolverhampton Business School, which houses the course, was opened in November 2015. Designed to nurture talents and provide platform for engagement with the business community in the region, the University of Wolverhampton Business School building provides state of the art facilities, such as, executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. This building and its facilities provide conducive environment for student learning and Higher Education experience. As a result of gaining a BA (Hons) in Tourism and Events Management from the University of Wolverhampton you can be sure you will be ready to enter the world of graduate employment within the industry of your choice.
There are many internal and external initiatives which have been developed to support students’ employability development and to boost your career prospects with real life business experience. For example the Challenge Academy, organised and delivered by the university, is a network of students who undertake short-term projects on behalf of businesses. During the first and second year of the degree students take a module which gives them an opportunity to undertake a placement, in the final year there are opportunities to undertake real life consultancy projects. Between the second and third year of the degree students have an opportunity to take a sandwich placement, which is a ten months paid placement in the industry. The University’s Careers Centre provides assistance in finding suitable placements and making successful applications, from identifying a job role to CV writing, applications, interviews and assessment centres. Every module delivered as part of this course aims to give students exposure to the industry, this is either through a field trip or an industry speaker guest talk. All university students are eligible for the ERASMUS+ EU Placements. These are paid or unpaid placements organised in the area of students’ study or interest in a number of European Union countries. There are two to twelve months summer or yearlong placements which are organised and funded by the scheme (flights, insurance, accommodation, transfers etc.). The University has a team of careers consultants and employability advisers who offer help with the above opportunities. There is also a virtual jobs boards called the Workplace which advertises a multitude of casual and permanent roles. These may be of interest to you whilst studying with us or as you look for your first post-university graduate job.
The degree is designed and delivered to include opportunities for experiential learning. This includes engagement with the industry through module guest talks and company visits, placements built into modules, an accredited optional sandwich year between the second and third year, ERASMUS study exchange, annual Career Development Week and summer and graduate placements.
A degree in Tourism and Events Management gives graduates an opportunity for a career in the tourism sector where you will be able to use a portfolio of events expertise and skills to inform the management of tourist destinations and attractions. Upon graduation students can expect to enter a number of roles in the tourism sector within the public, private or voluntary sectors, or continue on to postgraduate study. Career opportunities include travel agents, destination management and marketing organisations, event and venue management, visitor attractions, heritage sites, local authorities, cultural organisations, travel operators, transport organisations and travel industry suppliers.
For the award of an honours degree, you, the student, will be able to:
Demonstrate an ability to deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and enquiry within the tourism and events management discipline and apply the methods and techniques that they have learned to review, consolidate, extend and apply your knowledge and understanding, and to initiate and carry out projects.
Demonstrate conceptual understanding that enables the student:
to devise and sustain arguments, and/or to solve problems, using ideas and techniques, some of which are at the forefront of a discipline
to describe and comment upon particular aspects of current research, or equivalent advanced scholarship, in the discipline.
Demonstrate the ability to manage your own learning, and to make use of scholarly reviews and primary sources (for example, refereed research articles and/or original materials appropriate to the discipline) and communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data (that may be incomplete), to make judgements, and to frame appropriate questions to achieve a solution - or identify a range of solutions - to a problem.
Propose, undertake and present an independent study project that analyses a key issue in the area of business and human resource management.
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Tourism and Marketing Management
BA (Hons)
Tourism and Marketing Management
A degree in Tourism and Marketing Management will prepare you for career opportunities in the tourism sector where you will be able to use a portfolio of marketing expertise and skills to inform the management of tourist destinations and attractions.
During your studies you will learn a range of academic and applied practical skills which will support you in progressing toward an academic career, employment in industry, or support you in developing your own business. There will be opportunities to learn theories and academic perspectives in the specialism of Tourism Management, as well as apply topics learnt in applied modules, providing you with practical skills upon graduation. You will learn about all aspects of tourism from travel and tourism to dark tourism. You will also learn about effective marketing, covering topics from customer acquisition to applied marketing strategy. You will be given the opportunity to work with real businesses and gain access to managers and executive officers, as well as put your skills into practise. Upon graduation students can expect to enter a number of roles in the tourism sector within the public, private or voluntary sectors, or continue on to postgraduate study. Career opportunities include travel agents, destination management and marketing organisations, visitor attractions, heritage sites, local authorities, cultural organisations, travel operators, transport organisations and travel industry suppliers.
The Marketing, Innovation, Leisure and Enterprise (MiLE) department has strong reputations in the subject disciplines of tourism management and marketing, based on a combination of the industry expertise and experience of MiLE department staff who have delivered a number of consultancy projects on behalf of organisations such as The NEC Group, further demonstrating our expertise around the management of venues.
Courses are informed and endorsed by our research, publications, and engagement with professional bodies such as the Association for Events Management Education (AEME) and Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).
We have forged strong links with industry partners including The Tourism Society and The Tourism Management Institute (TMI). We also work closely with large travel and tourism businesses such as TUI UK Plc and the European Tour Operators Association, and are the department are members of The Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE), the Association of Event Management Education (AEME), The Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) and The Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME).
As well as being an institutional member of the CIM, the University is an Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence. These accreditations recognise leading universities who maintain high professional standards throughout marketing and travel and tourism industries.
Students of this course will gain the opportunity to engage in industry specific work placements, gain access to high level industry speakers, gain access to senior industry figures for research purposes and have the opportunity to be awarded the annual ITT Centre of Excellence Student of the Year award. Furthermore, our relationship with University venues: The Arena Theatre and The Performance Hub provide an alternative classroom which you will access as part of your course. Learning with us, you will engage with industry through application of learning to live events, field trips and guest lecturers. These resources and developments place MiLE in a very strong position to provide both practical experiences which underpin theoretical understanding and prepare you for the challenges of working in the dynamic event marketing environment.
Teaching at the University is designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of learners, and benefits from technology supported learning so that you can develop your IT skills whilst developing and presenting exciting and industry-relevant assessments.
The University of Wolverhampton continues to develop state of the art facilities which will greatly enhance your learning experience. A new purpose built facility has been built to house the University of Wolverhampton Business School. Designed to nurture talents and provide platform for engagement with the business community in the region, the University of Wolverhampton Business School building will provide state of the art facilities such as executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. This building and facilities will provide a conducive environment for learning and HE experience.
You can develop the skills and knowledge that you need to study at undergraduate level, building on your strengths and working on your weaknesses, so that you can feel confident that by the end you are ready to commence a degree course, and to apply the skills to undertake the directed and independent learning which will help you to achieve your potential. This will allow you to embark on Level 4 study in an appropriate undergraduate discipline or combined award, confident that you have developed the skills and chosen the most relevant subject area(s) to specialise in, which will allow you to perform strongly at degree level and enhance your career aims.
There are many internal and external initiatives which have been developed to support students’ employability development and to boost your career prospects with real life business experience. For example the Challenge Academy, organised and delivered by the university, is a network of students who undertake short-term projects on behalf of businesses. During the first and second year of the degree students take a module which gives them an opportunity to undertake a placement, in the final year there are opportunities to undertake real life consultancy projects. Between the second and third year of the degree students have an opportunity to take a sandwich placement, which is a ten months paid placement in the industry. The University’s Careers Centre provides assistance in finding suitable placements and making successful applications, from identifying a job role to CV writing, applications, interviews and assessment centres. Every module delivered as part of this course aims to give students exposure to the industry, this is either through a field trip or an industry speaker guest talk. All university students are eligible for the ERASMUS+ EU Placements. These are paid or unpaid placements organised in the area of students’ study or interest in a number of European Union countries. There are two to twelve months summer or yearlong placements which are organised and funded by the scheme (flights, insurance, accommodation, transfers, etc.). The University has a team of careers consultants and employability advisers who offer help with the above opportunities. There is also a virtual jobs boards called the Workplace which advertises a multitude of casual and permanent roles. These may be of interest to you whilst studying with us or as you look for your first post-university graduate job.
A degree in Tourism and Marketing Management will prepare you for career opportunities in the tourism sector where you will be able to use a portfolio of marketing expertise and skills to inform the management of tourist destinations and attractions. During your studies there will be opportunities to gain employability support such as CV writing, applying for job vacancies and writing personal statements. There will be opportunities to engage with Alumni who have gained successful careers in the Tourism sectors. Challenge Academy provides a link between students and real life projects which can be undertaken alongside study, and are often integrated into modules. This gives students many opportunities to network with industry professionals and gain hands on experience which will give our students a competitive advantage when they graduate. There is also business start-up support available for those wanting to run their own business. There are also opportunities to engage in careers fairs, as well as the Career Development Week initiative. Upon graduation students can expect to enter a number of roles in the tourism sector within the public, private or voluntary sectors, or continue on to postgraduate study. Career opportunities include travel agents, destination management and marketing organisations, visitor attractions, heritage sites, local authorities, cultural organisations, travel operators, transport organisations and travel industry suppliers.
For the award of an honours degree, you, the student, will be able to:
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of key aspects of tourism and marketing management within the tourism sector, including acquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge, at least some of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of defined aspects of a discipline with an appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge.
Demonstrate an ability to deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and enquiry within the tourism and marketing management discipline and apply the methods and techniques that they have learned to review, consolidate, extend and apply your knowledge and understanding, and to initiate and carry out projects.
Demonstrate conceptual understanding that enables the student:
to devise and sustain arguments, and/or to solve problems, using ideas and techniques, some of which are at the forefront of a discipline
to describe and comment upon particular aspects of current research, or equivalent advanced scholarship, in the discipline.
Demonstrate the ability to manage your own learning, and to make use of scholarly reviews and primary sources (for example, refereed research articles and/or original materials appropriate to the discipline) and communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data (that may be incomplete), to make judgements, and to frame appropriate questions to achieve a solution - or identify a range of solutions - to a problem.
Propose, undertake and present an independent study project that analyses a key issue in the area of business and human resource management.
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Tourism and Marketing Management
BA (Hons)
Tourism and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
A degree in Tourism and Marketing Management will prepare you for career opportunities in the tourism sector where you will be able to use a portfolio of marketing expertise and skills to inform the management of tourist destinations and attractions.
During your studies you will learn a range of academic and applied practical skills which will support you in progressing toward an academic career, employment in industry, or support you in developing your own business. There will be opportunities to learn theories and academic perspectives in the specialism of Tourism Management, as well as apply topics learnt in applied modules, providing you with practical skills upon graduation. You will learn about all aspects of tourism from travel and tourism to dark tourism. You will also learn about effective marketing, covering topics from customer acquisition to applied marketing strategy. You will be given the opportunity to work with real businesses and gain access to managers and executive officers, as well as put your skills into practise. Upon graduation students can expect to enter a number of roles in the tourism sector within the public, private or voluntary sectors, or continue on to postgraduate study. Career opportunities include travel agents, destination management and marketing organisations, visitor attractions, heritage sites, local authorities, cultural organisations, travel operators, transport organisations and travel industry suppliers.
The Marketing, Innovation, Leisure and Enterprise (MiLE) department has strong reputations in the subject disciplines of tourism management and marketing, based on a combination of the industry expertise and experience of MiLE department staff who have delivered a number of consultancy projects on behalf of organisations such as The NEC Group, further demonstrating our expertise around the management of venues.
Courses are informed and endorsed by our research, publications, and engagement with professional bodies such as the Association for Events Management Education (AEME) and Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).
We have forged strong links with industry partners including The Tourism Society and The Tourism Management Institute (TMI). We also work closely with large travel and tourism businesses such as TUI UK Plc and the European Tour Operators Association, and are the department are members of The Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE), the Association of Event Management Education (AEME), The Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) and The Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME).
As well as being an institutional member of the CIM, the University is an Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence. These accreditations recognise leading universities who maintain high professional standards throughout marketing and travel and tourism industries.
Students of this course will gain the opportunity to engage in industry specific work placements, gain access to high level industry speakers, gain access to senior industry figures for research purposes and have the opportunity to be awarded the annual ITT Centre of Excellence Student of the Year award. Furthermore, our relationship with University venues: The Arena Theatre and The Performance Hub provide an alternative classroom which you will access as part of your course. Learning with us, you will engage with industry through application of learning to live events, field trips and guest lecturers. These resources and developments place MiLE in a very strong position to provide both practical experiences which underpin theoretical understanding and prepare you for the challenges of working in the dynamic event marketing environment.
Teaching at the University is designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of learners, and benefits from technology supported learning so that you can develop your IT skills whilst developing and presenting exciting and industry-relevant assessments.
The University of Wolverhampton continues to develop state of the art facilities which will greatly enhance your learning experience. A new purpose built facility has been built to house the University of Wolverhampton Business School. Designed to nurture talents and provide platform for engagement with the business community in the region, the University of Wolverhampton Business School building will provide state of the art facilities such as executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. This building and facilities will provide a conducive environment for learning and HE experience.
You can develop the skills and knowledge that you need to study at undergraduate level, building on your strengths and working on your weaknesses, so that you can feel confident that by the end you are ready to commence a degree course, and to apply the skills to undertake the directed and independent learning which will help you to achieve your potential. This will allow you to embark on Level 4 study in an appropriate undergraduate discipline or combined award, confident that you have developed the skills and chosen the most relevant subject area(s) to specialise in, which will allow you to perform strongly at degree level and enhance your career aims.
There are many internal and external initiatives which have been developed to support students’ employability development and to boost your career prospects with real life business experience. For example the Challenge Academy, organised and delivered by the university, is a network of students who undertake short-term projects on behalf of businesses. During the first and second year of the degree students take a module which gives them an opportunity to undertake a placement, in the final year there are opportunities to undertake real life consultancy projects. Between the second and third year of the degree students have an opportunity to take a sandwich placement, which is a ten months paid placement in the industry. The University’s Careers Centre provides assistance in finding suitable placements and making successful applications, from identifying a job role to CV writing, applications, interviews and assessment centres. Every module delivered as part of this course aims to give students exposure to the industry, this is either through a field trip or an industry speaker guest talk. All university students are eligible for the ERASMUS+ EU Placements. These are paid or unpaid placements organised in the area of students’ study or interest in a number of European Union countries. There are two to twelve months summer or yearlong placements which are organised and funded by the scheme (flights, insurance, accommodation, transfers, etc.). The University has a team of careers consultants and employability advisers who offer help with the above opportunities. There is also a virtual jobs boards called the Workplace which advertises a multitude of casual and permanent roles. These may be of interest to you whilst studying with us or as you look for your first post-university graduate job.
A degree in Tourism and Marketing Management will prepare you for career opportunities in the tourism sector where you will be able to use a portfolio of marketing expertise and skills to inform the management of tourist destinations and attractions. During your studies there will be opportunities to gain employability support such as CV writing, applying for job vacancies and writing personal statements. There will be opportunities to engage with Alumni who have gained successful careers in the Tourism sectors. Challenge Academy provides a link between students and real life projects which can be undertaken alongside study, and are often integrated into modules. This gives students many opportunities to network with industry professionals and gain hands on experience which will give our students a competitive advantage when they graduate. There is also business start-up support available for those wanting to run their own business. There are also opportunities to engage in careers fairs, as well as the Career Development Week initiative. Upon graduation students can expect to enter a number of roles in the tourism sector within the public, private or voluntary sectors, or continue on to postgraduate study. Career opportunities include travel agents, destination management and marketing organisations, visitor attractions, heritage sites, local authorities, cultural organisations, travel operators, transport organisations and travel industry suppliers.
For the award of an honours degree, you, the student, will be able to:
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of key aspects of tourism and marketing management within the tourism sector, including acquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge, at least some of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of defined aspects of a discipline with an appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge.
Demonstrate an ability to deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and enquiry within the tourism and marketing management discipline and apply the methods and techniques that they have learned to review, consolidate, extend and apply your knowledge and understanding, and to initiate and carry out projects.
Demonstrate conceptual understanding that enables the student:
to devise and sustain arguments, and/or to solve problems, using ideas and techniques, some of which are at the forefront of a discipline
to describe and comment upon particular aspects of current research, or equivalent advanced scholarship, in the discipline.
Demonstrate the ability to manage your own learning, and to make use of scholarly reviews and primary sources (for example, refereed research articles and/or original materials appropriate to the discipline) and communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data (that may be incomplete), to make judgements, and to frame appropriate questions to achieve a solution - or identify a range of solutions - to a problem.
Propose, undertake and present an independent study project that analyses a key issue in the area of business and human resource management.
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Law
Undergraduate Credit
CILEx Level Three Professional Diploma in Law and Practice
The University of Wolverhampton is proud to work in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) to offer an alternative route to becoming a lawyer. Driven by flexibility, the course offers opportunity to further your career and qualification ambitions.
The CILEx level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice is a paralegal qualification that consists of five subject units. You can study this course part-time as a yearlong course or choose to study individual units at your own pace.
*All modules offered are subject to student numbers and enrolment.
Semester 2
Conveyancing Practice
Law of Torts
Land Law
The University of Wolverhampton is a vibrant, modern University with excellent facilities and committed and experienced staff.
A legal executive is a qualified lawyer. The term 'legal executive' can only be used by Fellows of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx), who have followed one of the prescribed routes to qualification.
Successful completion of the CILEx Level 3 Diploma in Law and Practice will allow you to progress onto the Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice.
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Law
Undergraduate Credit
CILEx Level Three Certificate in Law and Practice
The University of Wolverhampton is proud to work in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) to offer an alternative route to becoming a lawyer. Driven by flexibility, the course offers opportunity to further your career and qualification ambitions.
CILEx Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice
The CILEx level three Certificate in Law and Practice is a paralegal qualification that consists of five subject units. You can study this course part-time as a yearlong course or choose to study individual units at your own pace.
The University of Wolverhampton is a vibrant, modern University with excellent facilities and committed and experienced staff.
A legal executive is a qualified lawyer. The term 'legal executive' can only be used by Fellows of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx), who have followed one of the prescribed routes to qualification.
Successful completion of the CILEx Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice will allow you to progress onto the Level 3 Diploma in Law and Practice.
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Law
Undergraduate Credit
CILEx Level Six Professional Higher Diploma in Law and Practice
CILEx Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma in Law & Practice
The level 6 professional Higher Diploma in Law and Practice is the final academic stage towards qualifying as a Chartered Legal Executive lawyer and it is set and assessed at Honours degree standard. In order to achieve this award you will need to complete six subjects in total. Upon successful completion of this stage you can apply to become a CILEx fellow once you have completed a period of qualifying employment.
CILEx Level 6 Single Subject Certificate Qualification
Each CILEx unit that is offered by the University of Wolverhampton can be studied as a single subject certificate. Units you have successfully completed can also be taken into account if you decide to embark upon the full qualification.
In order to complete the Level Six Professional Higher Diploma you will need to complete:
· Three law academic units
· One practice unit (that is linked to one of the academic modules)
· Both professional study units
*You can also complete individual modules and receive a CILEx certificate in that module.
Studying with CILEx can also be a flexible and realistic route of study into the legal profession. If you are a Fellow of CILEx before you complete the Legal Practice Course (LPC) you may be exempt from the two-year training contract specified by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
For further information about becoming a Chartered Legal Executive then visit the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives website: http://www.cilex.org.uk
A legal executive is a qualified lawyer. The term 'legal executive' can only be used by Fellows of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx), who have followed one of the prescribed routes to qualification.
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Law
Undergraduate Credit
CILEx Level Six Graduate Fast-Track Diploma
CILEx Graduate Fast-Track Diploma
The University of Wolverhampton is one of only a few institutions in the West Midlands offering this route of study. You will need to complete two level six practice units (one of which must relate to a subject area you studied as part of your law degree) and the level six Client Care Skills Unit.
In order to complete the Graduate Fast-Track Diploma you will need to complete:
· The Client Care Skills units
· Two level six practice units (one of which must be related to a subject area you have studied as part of your LL.B)
The university of Wolverhampton is a vibrant, modern University with excellent facilities and committed and experienced staff.
Successful completion of any of these recognised routes of study will provide you with a nationally accredited qualification. Having the opportunity to study both law and legal practice provides not only the ability to develop subject specialist knowledge but also the practical skills required in today's legal environment.
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Marketing & Events Management with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Marketing and Events Management with Foundation Year
Increasingly, marketing and events are closely related, with events forming a key element of the marketing strategies of a number of organisations. Trade shows, product launches, conferences fundraising, public relations, are all evidence of external and internal marketing where event management (and the management of venues) are key responsibilities for marketing managers and illustrate the need for marketing managers to be competent and skilled in both marketing and event management.
BA (Hons) Marketing & Events Management will equip graduates with an events and marketing management portfolio of knowledge and skills so that they can consider the diverse work opportunities available in the events industry regionally, nationally and internationally. They will learn about the dynamic global marketplace within which the marketing and events operate, gain a working understanding of digital technologies and develop entrepreneurship and business skills that will help them to plan, organise, market and stage events.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
The Marketing, Innovation, Leisure and Enterprise (MiLE) department has strong reputations in the subject disciplines of event management and marketing, based on a combination of the industry expertise and experience of MiLE department staff who have delivered a number of consultancy projects on behalf of organisations such as The NEC Group, further demonstrating our expertise around the management of venues. Courses are informed and endorsed by our research, publications, and engagement with professional bodies such as the Association for Events Management Education (AEME) and Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).
Our relationship with university venues: The Arena Theatre and The Performance Hub provide an alternative classroom which you will access as part of your course. Learning with us, you will engage with industry through application of learning to live events, field trips and guest lecturers. These resources and developments place MiLE in a very strong position to provide both practical experiences which underpin theoretical understanding and prepare you for the challenges of working in the dynamic event marketing environment.
Whilst studying with us in our new business school at the Wolverhampton Campus, you will learn about the global marketplace within which event venues operate, gain a working understanding of digital technologies, and develop entrepreneurship and business marketing skills that will help you to plan, organise, and market events.
A degree in Marketing and Events Management will prepare you for career opportunities in the events sector where you will be able to use a portfolio of marketing expertise and skills to inform the management of events and venues. Upon graduation students can expect to enter a number of roles in the events marketing sector: public, private or voluntary, gain career progression or set up their own events business. Opportunities can be found in a diversity of venues worldwide from management of venues and stadia, conferencing in hotels to staging corporate, local authority or charity events, arts and music festivals, or business start-up such as Wedding planning. Graduates of this award may also progress to our Marketing and Events postgraduate programmes.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Understand the role and scope of the events sector and critically analyse events and venues impact upon their environments and on regional, national and global culture.
To acquire industry knowledge and develop operational and entrepreneurial skills, relevant to employability and to the marketing, operation and management of events and venues.
Critically appraise the changing trends in the event and venue industry and their ability to attract and retain consumers and develop markets.
Evaluate problem solving techniques to analyse challenges and appropriate theoretical concepts and models to the marketing and management of venues, artists, performers, staff and consumers.
Develop critical awareness of and utilise digital technologies in learning environments and in the context of managing marketing for events and venues.
Critically evaluate the role of regional, national and global stakeholders and their impact on the structure and organisation of the events industry and on the management of venues.
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Accounting and Finance
BSc (Hons)
Accounting and Finance
Accounting, Finance and Economics
92% of students felt that they benefited from learning opportunities (NSS, 2023)
A BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree gives you the knowledge and skills you need to excel in a wide range of accountancy, business management and finance roles.
This course has been designed to incorporate internationally recognised skills from professional accounting and finance bodies, giving you a head start in qualifying as an accountant. You’ll learn essential theory through taught academic study, as well as practical training in the use of accounting software. You’ll also develop key analytical, report writing and further employability skills designed to help you to better adapt to the rapidly changing work environment.
All students have the opportunity to take an optional placement year, providing valuable workplace experience in an accounting or finance role to significantly improve your employability upon graduation. During your studies, you will have the opportunity to meet with accounting and business practitioners through guest lectures and other special events.
Accredited by professional accounting bodies
The University of Wolverhampton partners with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in their Advantage programme, which provides final-year students an accelerated path to ACCA membership. This gives all accounting and financestudents the chance to benefit from enhanced career prospects, discounted fees, and access to the global ACCA community, offering practical assistance with your studies and future career.
Note, any fees payable to the ACCA will be in addition to the tuition fees quoted above.
This provides enhanced employment opportunities in the financial sector, providing a fast route towards gaining a professional accountancy qualification.Specifically, through exemptions from Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualifications, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), and Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
These accountancy qualifications are internationally recognised, giving successful students the opportunity to broaden their accounting careers on an international scale. The BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance award will also enhance career prospects in the fields of Banking, finance, financial services and business management.
Our BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance course can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study.
Our BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance course is designed to give you a head start in your career, with the skills, knowledge and practical experience you need to follow your ambition of becoming an accountant, finance professional or business manager.
You’ll develop skills and experience in a variety of ways. Our Business School provides students with the opportunity to thrive both academically and professionally, setting you up for success in your future career. The full-time course option is taught over a 3 year period and split into 18 core modules. These cover everything from essential accounting and finance skills and an introduction to business law, right through to financial management and auditing.
Studying accounting and finance with the Business School gives you a head start in your career by offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). This can increase your employability as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships - Gain valuable work experience in an accounting and finance role with an internship. We offer the opportunity to take an internship (sandwich placement) as part of the programme of study. You’ll receive full support in preparing and securing internships from our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year to study our accounting and finance course abroad. Our Business School partners with several EU countries, giving you the opportunity to gain a professional accounting and finance qualification abroad as part of your programme of study.
Work with real managers and mentors - We give students the opportunity to work with real accounting and finance managers. This enriches your studies with workplace experience. Gain experience through company projects, guest lectures, and site visits as well as short internships or full year-long sandwich placements. You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
Develop real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop in-demand business skills. You’ll learn everything from IT skills and project management to team working and leadership. You can also gain valuable employability skills through volunteering.
Careers support and guidance - We’re passionate about helping students succeed in their careers after graduation. Our Wolverhampton Enterprise and Employability Award is designed to help you enhance your CV and interview skills. Combined with internship and work experience opportunities, BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance at Wolverhampton prepares our students for employment on graduation.
Develop entrepreneurial skills - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business, but ongoing support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
"The teaching was fantastic throughout the course. The lecturers are very knowledgeable and experienced, they are excited about their subject area and they have time for you. Extra workshops were provided for struggling students, which gave us the opportunity to improve."
Nicola Faulkner, BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance Graduate
"The standard of lectures was high, with the majority of lecturers having previously been in practice or industry before moving into education. They were able to bring real-world examples into the classroom.
"The University put great emphasis on teamwork, but as well as being able to work as a member of a team and make presentations as a group, I am also at ease with working on my own, managing my own workload, and meeting set deadlines.
"By the time I had completed my degree, yes I was sad to be leaving University, but I also felt ready to enter the workplace. Over my time at Wolverhampton, I have really grown in confidence and feel I have developed as a person."
Peter, BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance Graduate
Find out about alumni Andria Athmou who graduated in 2016 and is now a payment coordinator.
Benefit from a supportive professional study environment. Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - Tutors on this programme have experience as practising managers, worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management to ensure that what you learn is current, leading-edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you support, whether pastoral or study advice, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this involves choosing to study abroad, taking an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Programmes informed by professional bodies - University of Wolverhampton Business School has strong links to professional bodies and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards, and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Upon completion of our accounting and finance course, you will:
understand a wide range of accounting and financial skills used in management and accounting, using digital and other methods.
critically evaluate financial and non-financial accounting information and use this to identify solutions to accounting and financial issues.
communicate a wide range of financial and non-financial information, ideas, problems and solutions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment, including initiative, personal responsibility and decision making.
have the confidence and ability to undertake further training as an accounting or finance professional.
develop skills in independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of accounting and finance concepts and principles. You’ll also develop knowledge of the underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
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Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year
Accounting, Finance and Economics
This award equips you with the relevant skills and knowledge to pursue a career in accountancy, finance, banking and a wide range of management roles.
The programme has been designed specifically to provide you with maximum exemptions from internationally recognised accounting professional body examinations, giving you a head start when it comes to qualifying as an accountant. In addition to your academic studies, you will also be trained in the use of accounting software, analytical skills and report writing and further employability skills which will enable you to better adapt to the rapidly changing environment of work.
All students have the opportunity to take an optional placement year providing valuable workplace experience and significantly improving your employability on graduation. In addition, during your studies you will have the opportunity to meet with accounting and business practitioners through guest lectures and other special events.
The University of Wolverhampton has recently partnered with ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) in their Accelerate programme which allows final year students an accelerated path to ACCA membership, enhanced career prospects, discounted fees, access to the global ACCA community to provide practical assistance with studies and future career.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study. For example, the Business School has an MSc Professional Accounting & Finance which provides an opportunity for you to both complete your ACCA qualifications and also gain a Masters in Accounting and Finance within an eighteen month period. You will be in a unique position of having an excellent academic and professional qualification taught by market leaders in both fields. You will have the knowledge and ability to succeed in the world of finance.
"The teaching was fantastic throughout the course. The lecturers are very knowledgeable and experienced, they are excited about their subject area and they have time for you. Extra workshops were provided for struggling students, which gave us the opportunity to improve."
Nicola Faulkner, BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance Graduate
"The standard of lectures was high, with the majority of lecturers having previously been in practice or industry before moving into education. They were able to bring real-world examples into the classroom.
The University put great emphasis on teamwork, but as well as being able to work as a member of a team and make presentations as a group, I am also at ease with working on my own, managing my own workload, and meeting set deadlines.
By the time I had completed my degree, yes I was sad to be leaving University, but I also felt ready to enter the workplace. Over my time at Wolverhampton, I have really grown in confidence and feel I have developed as a person."
Peter, BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance Graduate
At the end of this course you will be able to:
Construct, using digital and other methods, a wide range of accounting and financial information useful to the management of organisations.
Critically evaluate financial and non-financial accounting information and use this evaluation to identify a solution, or range of solutions to accounting and financial issues and problems.
Communicate a wide range of financial and non-financial information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audience.
Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of initiative, personal responsibility and decision making.
Develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
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Business Management
BA (Hons)
Business Management
Business and management
This exciting and innovative general business programme is designed for students who want to embark on an in-depth study of business and management to develop analysis and evaluation skills that can be applied to real-world situations.
Innovation and enterprise; sustainability; responsibility and professionalism; and digitalisation underpin this programme: You will explore the functional areas of business, such as management, marketing, human resources, finance and operations, through the lens of these four main themes which run throughout the programme.
Entrepreneurship is a key force for successful economic growth and entrepreneurial thinking is at the heart of this programme in which you will develop knowledge and understanding of a range of management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner.
Independent and transferable personal development skills are vital in business, and you will have the opportunity to develop them through interactive learning activities and self-reflection to enable you to develop the professional skills required in the workplace. You will acquire core business skills through case studies, online activities and live projects, through interactions with entrepreneurs and business speakers, and through reflecting on your own practice.
All students have the opportunity to take an optional placement year which provides valuable workplace experience and significantly improves your employability on graduation.
The course aims to supply future managers and professionals to various business and management sectors as well as to provide key knowledge, skills and attributes that are vital to modern organisations.
The course offers you the option of specialising in your final year by opting for a bracketed award in human resources, enterprise, or marketing.
Year 1 (Level 4) modules
The Responsible Business
An introduction to responsible business practices with an emphasis on professional, moral, and personal responsibility. This module will encourage the development of personal and professional development skills and self-reflection as a personal development tool.
The Innovative Business
Exploring what it takes for a business to be innovative; you will be introduced to various theoretical views and opinions in the areas of creativity, innovation, and enterprise. You will be challenged to consider where, how and why ideas are generated; how ideas are implemented; and who and what type of people/teams develop innovative ideas.
The Sustainable Business
As awareness of climate change, resource scarcity, environmental impact and social inequality rises, businesses are increasingly being held accountable by consumers, governments, and other stakeholders. The module provides a holistic view of sustainability through a global lens where you will learn how the aforementioned factors impact the way we live and how businesses operate.
Learning how businesses adopt sustainable strategies across their various business functions such as marketing, supply chain and HR, you will also explore the macro and micro influences that impact these strategies. Overall, the module will help create awareness of corporate as well as individual social responsibility through use of international case studies.
The Digital Business
The first part of this module aims to provide a practical understanding of the digital business, the need for digital transformation to support innovation and to continue to have a competitive advantage in the marketplace. The various digital business models are explored along with the importance of digital capability.
The second part of the module introduces you to the information systems that support today's digital business. A range of information systems are examined including those that support the operations of the digital business, through to its sales and marketing functions. The importance of big data and business intelligence are introduced before examining how today’s digital business can apply business intelligence to develop new products and services along with improvements in efficiency and its business processes.
Year 2 (Level 5) modules
Customer Acquisition and Retention
Exploring the customer journey from prospect or enquiry to loyal customer or advocate, you will learn about the marketing strategies and tactics involved in attracting new customers and retaining them. Research suggests it can cost between 5 and 10 times as much to acquire a new customer as it does to retain an existing one, with the commonly quoted average being 7 times more expensive to acquire a new customer.
So why do so many companies spend more time chasing new customers than keeping existing ones? This is the paradox of customer retention and acquisition. This module will enable you to understand the role of customer acquisition and retention in designing contemporary marketing strategies for organisations. You will gain practical experience of planning marketing campaigns designed to attract, win, and retain customers.
The Professional Manager and Leadership
The aim of this module is to develop your understanding of management and leadership principles, and to explore the influence various leadership and management approaches have on key human resource management functions, including change management. Through the study of emerging leadership concepts, such as super leadership, you will develop an appreciation for the development of self as a method to support others in their development. Reflective practice underpins the module to support you in assessing your own approach to learning and development.
Operations and Project Planning
Exploring operations and supply chain management, as well as the fundamentals of project management, this module aims to give you the skills required to analyse contemporary issues facing business operations and supply chain. It also exposes you to the understanding of how businesses mitigate these issues to deliver goods and services of the quality and of the right quantity to satisfy customers’ need while adopting lean business approaches.
Equipping you with team working and communication skills in a project environment, you will be able to define, plan and control projects through their life cycle, while balancing competing performance objectives and managing competing stakeholder requirements. Detailed study of management tools such as critical path analysis and PERT will be undertaken.
Managing Finance and Accounts
The aim of this module is to provide an introduction of a range of financial and accounting skills to business students, to help their understanding and managerial decision-making skills. You will evaluate the organisation’ financial statements, identify the principles for setting and managing budgets and understand finance within the organisation. This module has been designed to enhance your confidence and credibility in financial management, which will translate into improved management skills.
Year 3 (Level 6) modules
The Strategic Business
The strategic business module will equip you to make strategic decisions at both a corporate and functional level. You will develop the skills required to evaluate the success of implemented strategy which will inform decision making at a corporate and functional level.
Organisational Behaviour
Exploring current knowledge around behaviour in contemporary organisations, this module explores areas from an individual employee and manager perspective. You will engage with topics such as identity, power, gender, motivation, change, and ethics, from a critical, and in some instances, post-structuralist perspective. The aim of the module is to equip you with a fundamental grounding in organisational behaviour to help you develop into a manager of the future.
The Professional Project
On this independent study unit, you will draw learning from previous subjects, focusing on your key strengths, in the production of a business artefact. Alongside the artefact, you will develop a written critical reflection, which is designed to explain your choice of artefact and reflect on the process of its production and dissemination.
The Business Communicator
The ability to effectively communicate with all internal and external stakeholders is key for business leaders. The business environment is in constant flux, and it is important to be able to navigate this space, whilst building relationships and networks. This module will explore key communication and human resources theories and provide students with the tools to assess and develop their own communication skills.
Specialist routes:
Business Management (HR)
Strategic People Management
Explore how events and actions in the macro-environment impact upon organisations, and the strategies that organisations may adopt to manage this. You will engage with contemporary discourses around new ways of working and communicating including within dispersed collaborations, learning and development strategies to meet changing organisational needs, and creating inclusive and sustainable workplaces. You will also engage with emergent topics within the field, as organisations adapt and requirements change, impacting on organisational approaches.
People Profession – Transforming Organisations
Examine the importance of “the people profession” (human resources) in developing the organisational strategy and structure of a business. Develop your understanding of the importance of organisational strategy on structure, and the impact of organisational design, change and development in creating a sustainable business.
The Professional Project
On this independent study unit, you will draw learning from previous subjects, focusing on your key strengths, in the production of a business artefact. Alongside the artefact, you will develop a written critical reflection, which is designed to explain your choice of artefact and reflect on the process of its production and dissemination.
Transition into the Human Resources Profession
Aiming to create awareness of the changing labour market and the strategies which are necessary to maximise career progression as you transition into the HR profession, on this modules you will be encouraged to consider current debates relating to the concept of employment and careers in the 21st century and apply them to the HR profession. You will critically evaluate, analyse and enhance your employability skills using a wide range of current tools, concepts, and techniques to better equip you for your future professional HR career.
Business Management (Enterprise)
Transformational Change Agent
This module will give you the opportunity to develop your own capability to analyse and identify the need for change and how this happens within organisations; revealing the complexities and difficulties associated with making change happen. You will explore both the theory and practice of change agency using different activities and case studies. You will have the opportunity to evaluate and reflect on your own potential to develop as a change agent, enhancing your self-understanding and future employability and career prospects.
Creating a Winning Business
Develop a business idea and its value proposition, identifying what is required to turn this idea into reality. You will have the opportunity to develop your creativity, enterprise skills and make use of the other necessary tools and techniques to assess the viability and market potential of the idea. This includes applied research, analysis, entrepreneurial and digital marketing, financial tools, and evaluation of the resource requirements for the start-up. This culminates in the production of a comprehensive business plan, which can be used later to launch your new business venture.
The Professional Project
On this independent study unit, you will draw learning from previous subjects, focusing on your key strengths, in the production of a business artefact. Alongside the artefact, you will develop a written critical reflection, which is designed to explain your choice of artefact and reflect on the process of its production and dissemination.
Strategy in Action
Providing the necessary tools and techniques to undertake a strategic analysis of a small or medium sized enterprise, you will evaluate its strategic position in the marketplace vis a vis competitor, craft a series of entrepreneurial and innovative strategic recommendations for the short and long-term strategic growth of the business, and address the issues relating to the management of these growth strategies.
In undertaking and completing the strategic growth plan project for a small or medium sized firm, this module not only provides you with a good understanding of the strategy process and how to develop cogent strategic recommendations, but also will enhance, through the development of your analytical skills and strategic thinking, your future employability and career prospects.
Business Management (Marketing)
Consumer Behaviour ant the Responsible Marketer
Addressing a wide range of marketing and psychological theories and concepts which help marketers to explain and analyse both consumer behaviour and online consumer behaviour, this module offers an insight into how consumers consider, buy and experience products and services. You will also explore ethical and social responsibility issues, assessing the techniques used by organisations to influence and persuade consumers to purchase. Discussions and debate around the responsibility of marketers will address contemporary cultural and social issues in marketing.
Marketing and Digital Strategy
Explore the complexities of a strategic marketing approach that every organisation needs to employ to develop and sustain competitive advantage. What influences strategic decisions and how do organisations create and sustain competitive advantage? This module expands the knowledge and understanding of traditional and digital marketing, exploring strategic positioning of products and brands offline vs online, and assessing the role of marketing from a strategic perspective.
The Marketing Consultant
Examine the role of social media, search engines and freelance marketing in targeting and communications, especially the strategic and practical application of social media and freelance platforms, with particular focus on competitor analysis. You will gain exposure to digital marketing tools and develop capabilities in search engine optimisation (SEO), keyword research, search engine marketing (SEM) and content marketing. You will benefit from guest speakers who will share their knowledge and experience in the field of social media and freelance marketing.
The Professional Project
On this independent study unit, you will draw learning from previous subjects, focusing on your key strengths, in the production of a business artefact. Alongside the artefact, you will develop a written critical reflection, which is designed to explain your choice of artefact and reflect on the process of its production and dissemination.
On completing the course, you will be equipped with the background for a wide variety of positions in business. You will have developed skills and background knowledge needed for a wide variety of business areas, and learned the fundamentals of the various functional areas of business, including management, marketing, human resources, finance, including operations and management systems.
Whilst many of these careers are open to graduates in any subject, some employers may specify, or give preference to graduates in business-related subjects. A career in business is varied and can involve the functions such as management and marketing and there is an increasing need for business management skills in government, international commerce, health care, and non-profit organisations. Careers as entry-level manager, Human Resources specialist, Assistant Product Manager, Business Analyst, Market Researcher are some of the possibilities.
Students may decide to continue their studies at Master’s level.
Studying this course will allow you to:
develop and apply research, writing, numerical, digital and personal skills within a business context
critically appraise relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different business scenarios
apply relevant transferable skills to a career in business and management (for example, managing projects, communication, working in teams, research and appropriate technologies and critically reflect on the effectiveness of your own skills and knowledge in such application
examine contemporary and strategic issues through the application of relevant analytical concepts, models and theories
evaluate and demonstrate an informed understanding of ethical responsibilities contributing to professional values and their role in organisations and society in the 21st century
develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
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Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills PLUS: 7
Undergraduate Credit
Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills PLUS: 7
This is course is designed for students whose first language is not English, and who already have IELTS 5.5 or equivalent, to able to reach an equivalent of IELTS 6.0 (CEFR B2) and to take additional intensive preparation for the Wolverhampton English Proficiency Exam in order to achieve a 6.5 required for entry to certain degrees.
The course also introduces international students to the learning context in the UK and to the academic skills necessary for study in Higher Education.
This is an intensive English language course taught by qualified and experienced teachers of English for Academic Purposes. The International Academy is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK and our intensive programme focuses on enabling the students to achieve their aim of progressing to a degree at the University of Wolverhampton. Regular one-to-one tutorials and practice assessments allow students to see how they are progressing and seek advice from our experienced staff.
This course, in addition to preparing students to receive the Presessional Award, prepares those students who need the higher requirement of 6.5 to take the Wolverhampton English Proficiency Exam.
Listening: understanding authentic spoken material in a variety of media and styles including lectures, seminars and academic discussions; taking notes and summarising; becoming familiar with different accents and speaking styles including those of classmates.
Writing: developing academic voice, expressing and supporting opinions; presenting, developing drafting, editing and error correction skills; developing academic referencing skills.
Reading: examining in detail academic and other texts; developing strategies for deriving meaning and understanding from complex texts.
Speaking: speaking at length in academic contexts; taking part in discussions and seminars.
Critical skills: Finding and evaluating a range of academic sources.
In the final Study Block of this course, students undertake an intensive week of WEPE preparation ( 20 hours) and an additional 5 hours per week in the final week (40 hours in total).
You will have one to one tutorials with your academic tutor to discuss your progress. Lecturers will make regular use of the VLE (Canvas) where you can access summaries of classes, homework and consolidatory materials according to your needs.
You will receive 40 hours of tuition dedicated to preparing for the Wolverhampton English Proficiency Exam in order to obtain a 6.5. This exam is external to the module assessments.
Any students completing the programme and returning to their home country will have a strong command of English, and in addition will possess a good level of competence in analytical skills, pair and group work as well as experience of working in a multi -national context. These represent important transferable skills when seeking employment as well as in the HE context or when setting up a business independently.
Communicate with accuracy, fluency and range, increasing their ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Respond appropriately and effectively , both orally and in written form, on a range of academic and non-academic topics to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Comprehend both gist and specific detail in a range of academic and non-academic written and oral texts (eg academic lectures, articles, seminars etc) to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Research and evaluate a range of academic sources in English, gaining an understanding of the academic contexts relevant to degree study at a UK University.
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Armed Forces
BSc (Hons)
Armed Forces
This degree offers a well-balanced and highly relevant programme studying Britain’s Armed Forces and the history of warfare. It is especially appealing for those planning a career in HM Armed Forces but it also provides a wide range of skills that are attractive to employers in the public and private sectors.
It is a requirement of the Armed Forces degree that during your three years of study at the University of Wolverhampton you will serve as a member of HM Reserve Forces (Army, Royal Navy or Royal Air Force) or the Officer Training Corps. As such you must meet the necessary physical entry requirements of HM Armed Forces.
You will study a wide range of topics including: contemporary warfare, command and leadership, counter insurgency and naval warfare. In your final year, you will complete an in-depth dissertation project studying key issues and problems relating to HM Armed Forces. In addition, your training in HM Armed Forces will improve your fitness, confidence and leadership skills. Furthermore, service with the Reserve Forces is paid at an attractive rate and provides unique opportunities for travel around the globe.
New students and those who are undecided on which branch of service to join are encouraged to consider the University Platoon of 4th Mercian.
4PL012 Contemporary British Military Conflicts (20 Credits)
4HS001 The Pursuit of History (20 Credits)
4WR003 War and the Modern World (20 Credits)
4PL002 British Military Reserve Forces (20 Credits)
4PO002 Introduction to International Relations (20 Credits)
4WR002 Thinking about War and Peace (20 Credits)
Year 2
5WR006 War in Europe 1939-1945 (20 Credits)
5WR007 Political Violence (20 Credits)
5PL006 Military Command and Leadership (20 Credits)
5HS010 The Great War 1914-1918 or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
5WR002 The Battle for Normandy 1944 or 5HS001 The Cold War or 5WR004 Terrorism or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language or 5WR005 Virtual Warriors: The Evolution of War Gaming (20 Credits)
5WR002 The Battle for Normandy 1944 or 5HS001 The Cold War or 5WR004 Terrorism or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language or 5WR005 Virtual Warriors: The Evolution of War Gaming (20 Credits)
Year 3
6HW056 Emergency Care in Action (20 Credits)
6WR007 Dreadnought to Enterprise: Maritime Warfare c.1900 to the Present Day (20 Credits)
6WR006 War Studies Project (20 Credits)
6WR001 Conflict Resolution in the Modern World (20 Credits)
6WR005 The Barbarization of Warfare (20 Credits)
6PO001 Democracy and Terrorism: Conflict Resolution in Northern Ireland or 6PO005 Security and Integration in the New Europe or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language (20 Credits)
Watch our YouTube video about our Uniformed Services degrees.
The BSc (Hons) Armed Forces course is the only one of its type in the country. It offers a unique combination of academic knowledge and practical skills upon which you can develop your professional career in the civilian or military sectors.
The course is taught by a combination of leading academic scholars and experienced military officers that provide a fascinating and well-rounded learning experience.
Through a combination of rigorous academic study and military training, this degree will provide you with a unique set of intellectual, social and practical skills that are appealing to a range of employers in the public and private sectors. Approximately one third of students who complete the degree commission as officers in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces. In addition, the course provides the academic background and scholarship necessary for postgraduate study at both Masters and Doctoral level.
As a graduate of this course you will be able to demonstrate:
Knowledge and understanding appropriate to employment within HM Armed Forces;
Understanding of the key concepts and theoretical positions that have been developed, or are developing, within the professional Armed Forces.
A critical and reflective approach to the operational practices of the Armed Forces;
A clear understanding of how historical events have shaped the development of the Armed Forces and the ability to make comparisons between the problems of the past and problems of the present on the basis of sound evidence.
Build effective presentation, personal and social qualities to become a confident, digitally literate and enterprising graduate.
Demonstrate a personal commitment to the professional standards of HM Armed Forces and recognise their obligations to the ‘services’ and society.
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Armed Forces with Foundation Year
BSc (Hons)
Armed Forces with Foundation Year
This degree offers a well-balanced and highly relevant programme studying Britain’s Armed Forces and the history of warfare. It is especially appealing for those planning a career in HM Armed Forces but it also provides a wide range of skills that are attractive to employers in the public and private sectors.
It is a requirement of the Armed Forces degree that during your three years of study at the University of Wolverhampton you will serve as a member of HM Reserve Forces (Army, Royal Navy or Royal Air Force) or the Officer Training Corps. As such you must meet the necessary physical entry requirements of HM Armed Forces.
You will study a wide range of topics including: contemporary warfare, command and leadership, counter insurgency and naval warfare. In your final year, you will complete an in-depth dissertation project studying key issues and problems relating to HM Armed Forces. In addition, your training in HM Armed Forces will improve your fitness, confidence and leadership skills. Furthermore, service with the Reserve Forces is paid at an attractive rate and provides unique opportunities for travel around the globe.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
New students and those who are undecided on which branch of service to join are encouraged to consider the University Platoon of 4th Mercian.
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3GK008 Culture and Nationality in Conflict (20 Credits)
Year 2
4PL012 Contemporary British Military Conflicts (20 Credits)
4HS001 The Pursuit of History (20 Credits)
4WR003 War and the Modern World (20 Credits)
4PL002 British Military Reserve Forces (20 Credits)
4PO002 Introduction to International Relations (20 Credits)
4WR002 Thinking about War and Peace (20 Credits)
Year 3
5WR006 War in Europe 1939-1945 (20 Credits)
5WR007 Political Violence (20 Credits)
5PL006 Military Command and Leadership (20 Credits)
5HS010 The Great War 1914-1918 or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
5WR002 The Battle for Normandy 1944 or 5HS001 The Cold War or 5WR004 Terrorism or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language or 5WR005 Virtual Warriors: The Evolution of War Gaming (20 Credits)
5WR002 The Battle for Normandy 1944 or 5HS001 The Cold War or 5WR004 Terrorism or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language or 5WR005 Virtual Warriors: The Evolution of War Gaming (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HW056 Emergency Care in Action (20 Credits)
6WR007 Dreadnought to Enterprise: Maritime Warfare c.1900 to the Present Day (20 Credits)
6WR006 War Studies Project (20 Credits)
6WR001 Conflict Resolution in the Modern World (20 Credits)
6WR005 The Barbarization of Warfare (20 Credits)
6PO001 Democracy and Terrorism: Conflict Resolution in Northern Ireland or 6PO005 Security and Integration in the New Europe or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language (20 Credits)
Our students and staff talk about our uniformed services degrees.
The BSc (Hons) Armed Forces course is the only one of its type in the country. It offers a unique combination of academic knowledge and practical skills upon which you can develop your professional career in the civilian or military sectors.
The course is taught by a combination of leading academic scholars and experienced military officers that provide a fascinating and well-rounded learning experience.
Through a combination of rigorous academic study and military training, this degree will provide you with a unique set of intellectual, social and practical skills that are appealing to a range of employers in the public and private sectors. Approximately one third of students who complete the degree commission as officers in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces. In addition, the course provides the academic background and scholarship necessary for postgraduate study at both Masters and Doctoral level.
As a graduate of this course you will be able to demonstrate:
Knowledge and understanding appropriate to employment within HM Armed Forces;
Understanding of the key concepts and theoretical positions that have been developed, or are developing, within the professional Armed Forces.
A critical and reflective approach to the operational practices of the Armed Forces;
A clear understanding of how historical events have shaped the development of the Armed Forces and the ability to make comparisons between the problems of the past and problems of the present on the basis of sound evidence.
Build effective presentation, personal and social qualities to become a confident, digitally literate and enterprising graduate.
Demonstrate a personal commitment to the professional standards of HM Armed Forces and recognise their obligations to the ‘services’ and society.
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Law
LLB (Hons)
Law
Law
Our LLB degree course acts as the first step to a career in law. It equips students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto the Bar Professional Training Course in order to become a qualified barrister. Alternatively, for those wishing to qualify as solicitors, the LLB degree acts as a preparatory legal education for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination.
The LLB course offers subject-specific teachings of the areas of law known as the Foundations of Legal Knowledge. These comprise of:
constitutional and administrative law and human rights law
law of the European Union
criminal law
contract law
tort
property law
equity and trusts
Students will also undertake an initial study of legal skills, English and European legal systems, and training in legal research.
In addition to this, the LLB course helps to prepare students for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination, encompassing business law and practice; property law and practice; Criminal Litigation; Wills and Probate; and Dispute Resolution in Contract and Tort. You will also gain a range of practical and professional skills throughout the duration of your course including:
application (including problem solving and practice-based learning)
research, analysis, evaluation, critical judgement and synthesis
an ability to work independently
effective communication, literacy (including proficiency in IT skills) and other key skills.
By choosing to study Law at the University of Wolverhampton, you will be following in the footsteps of established alumni includingSandra Wallace (joint managing director for the UK and Europe at DLA Piper) and Deputy Senior district judge (chief magistrate)Tan Ikram.
The LLB (Hons) Law course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the English legal system. It covers the different legal institutions and procedures operating in England, Wales and the European Union and explores how these systems fit together.
Throughout the course, students will develop the ability to apply their learned knowledge to legal problems. They will be asked to provide solutions to an array of legal issues spanning different areas of the law.
At levels 5 and 6 you will have the opportunity to select optional modules alongside the mandatory subjects. These modules are designed to allow students to specialise in a particular area and prepare for future employment. The course aims to ensure students will be able to work independently to plan and manage tasks, proficiently use IT systems and technology-supported learning.
In addition to this, mooting and legal skills competitions will take place to allow students to experience what it is like to be a lawyer. There will also be regular visits to The Inns of Court and Houses of Parliament, as well as the Wolverhampton Legal Companion scheme. Running in collaboration with the Wolverhampton County Court, the scheme is designed for Law, Criminology, and Social Policy students, and offers free assistance to members of the public accessing the county court system in Wolverhampton. Find out more.
Facilities
The Law School is based in the University's contemporary Mary Seacole Building (MH) and benefits from a range of specialist facilities to help you study.
Our large lecture theatre and all of our teaching rooms are equipped with high-tech audiovisual equipment, giving you a comfortable and stimulating environment in which to learn. We also have a purpose-built courtroom with state-of-the-art legal equipment and acoustics, allowing students to simulate real-world situations.
Through the University’s Legal Advice Centre, students can work on real-life cases in order to build invaluable practical experience.
You can also enjoy our dedicated social learning space. Find out more about our on-site facilities.
The LLB (Hons) Law course is the perfect first step to a career in law. Based on the essential modules for entry into a legal profession, the LLB is one of our most popular courses.
Our state-of-the-art facilities offer students unrivalled experience to help boost their CV and develop their professional skills. Regular mooting and legal competitions allow students to apply their knowledge to legal problems. Our state-of-the-art courtroom also gives students a taste of life in a real court.
Our LLB course focuses on ensuring students are ready to take the next step in their career. With frequent talks and industry visits, you are exposed to a range of situations to help you make future career decisions. You will be able to work on real-life cases throughout your course via the University , before choosing whether to complete further studies with us.
We have also teamed up with the international law firm DWF LLP to provide students with career guidance from dedicated mentors working in commercial legal practice. Our offers students a unique opportunity to gain one-to-one advice and guidance from practising lawyers about their own career path.
Many of our graduates go on to become lawyers. However, the diverse nature of the degree also means that law graduates can enter a range of alternative occupations including: Police, Trading Standards, Health and Safety, Personnel, Accountancy, Local Authority, and the Civil Service. Further career options include: banking, finance, insurance or work in public and private sector management.
By completing an LLB, you open yourself to a range of career opportunities. Whilst many graduates go on to become lawyers, other possible occupations include:
police
trading standards
health and safety
personnel
accountancy
local authority
civil service
banking and finance
insurance
public and private sector management
There will be career talks from local firms, the police, and relevant organisations throughout the duration of the course in order to help you make your decision.
On completion of the LLB course, you can choose to undertake the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) at the University of Wolverhampton or the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC). You could also choose to apply to one of our specialist in law. Students can also volunteer as a . The WLC is a scheme that runs in collaboration with Wolverhampton County Court to help Law, Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy students.
On completion of the LLB (Hons) Law course, you will be able to:
understand the fundamental principles, doctrines and sources that underpin the law in England and Wales. This includes a comprehensive understanding of the foundations of legal knowledge; how laws are made and developed; ethics and the concept of justice; and the institutions within which the law is administered.
apply your learned knowledge to complex legal situations, recognising potential alternative conclusions and taking into account ambiguity and uncertainty in the law, providing supporting reasons and communicating these, both orally and in writing, appropriately.
demonstrate the intellectual and practical skills needed to research and analyse the law; including the effective use of resources to retrieve and evaluate information; and to apply the findings of such work to the solution of legal problems.
act independently in planning and managing tasks with limited guidance in areas which they have studied.
demonstrate an awareness of the contexts within which law operates and be able to use this awareness to offer critical judgments of arguments or legal issues.
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Law with Foundation Year
LLB (Hons)
Law with Foundation Year
Law
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
The LLB degree provides a qualifying law degree enabling successful to prepare for the Bar Professional Training Course (Barrister). Additionally, the LLB is designed to provide preparatory legal education for those wishing to qualify as solicitors by undertaking the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination.
Subject specific knowledge of the areas of law known as the Foundations of Legal Knowledge comprising: Constitutional and Administrative Law and Human Rights Law; Law of the European Union; Criminal Law; Contract; Tort; Property Law and Equity & Trusts with an initial study of Legal Skills and English and European Legal Systems and training in legal research.
In addition, the degree covers the substantive areas of the Solicitor’s Qualifying Examination, including Business Law and Practice, Property Law and Practice, Criminal Litigation, Wills and Probate and Dispute Resolution in Contract and Tort.
Application (including problem solving and practice based learning)
Research, analysis, evaluation, critical judgement and synthesis
An ability to work independently
Effective communication, literacy (including proficiency in IT skills) and other key skills.
The course aims to provide students with knowledge of the English Legal system, familiarity with its institutions and procedures and a basic understanding of how law fits together and operates in England and Wales and the European Union.
Students will demonstrate progression through their course of study and develop the ability to apply knowledge to legal problems and provide solutions to a wide number of legal issues.
In addition to the designated mandatory subjects for study there will be the opportunity to select options at Levels 5 and 6 as preparation for areas of future employment and/or specialism. The overall aim is that students will be able to act independently in planning and managing tasks. Core and option areas which they have studied and will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of IT and technology supported learning. Students will be exposed to practice based learning throughout the degree.
The LLB (Hons) Law is a very popular course and is based on the study of the essential modules for entry into one of the legal professions.
Mooting and other legal skills competitions provide the opportunity to experience what it is like to be a lawyer. Also, a purpose-built courtroom gives you a taste of life in a real court with purpose-built legal equipment and state of the art acoustics.
There are also regular visits to The Inns of Court and Houses of Parliament as well as career talks from local firms, police, and other relevant organisations.
You will have the opportunity to work on real life cases through our University providing you with invaluable practical experience.
The University of Wolverhampton and international law firm DWF LLP have joined forces to provide law students with the opportunity to receive careers guidance from mentors working in commercial legal practice. The is a unique opportunity for our students to engage with legal practitioners on a one-to-one basis and obtain guidance and advice on their individual career paths. Watch our video about the scheme to find out more.
Many of our graduates go on to become lawyers. However, the diverse nature of the degree also means that law graduates can enter a range of alternative occupations including: Police, Trading Standards, Health and Safety, Personnel, Accountancy, Local Authority, and the Civil Service. Further career options include: banking, finance, insurance or work in public and private sector management.
You may continue your studies by undertaking the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) at the University of Wolverhampton or the Bar Professional Training course, or undertake one of the specialist with us.
and other legal skills competitions provide the opportunity to experience what it is like to be a lawyer. Also, a purpose-built courtroom gives you a taste of life in a real court with purpose-built legal equipment and state of the art acoustics. There are also regular visits to The Inns of Court and Houses of Parliament as well as career talks from local firms, police, and other relevant organisations.
You will have the opportunity to work on real life cases through our University providing you with invaluable practical experience.
Students can also volunteer as a . The WLC is a scheme that runs in collaboration with Wolverhampton County Court to help Law, Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy students.
As a graduate of this course you will be able to demonstrate:
Gain knowledge and understanding of the fundamental doctrines, sources and principles which underpin the Law of England and Wales, including the Foundations of Legal Knowledge; how Law is made and developed, ethics and the concept of justice and the institutions within which the law is administered.
Apply knowledge to complex legal situations; recognising potential alternative conclusions and taking into account ambiguity and uncertainty in the law, providing supporting reasons and communicating these, both orally and in writing, appropriately.
Demonstrate the intellectual and practical skills needed to research and analyse the law; including the effective use of resources to retrieve and evaluate information; and to apply the findings of such work to the solution of legal problems.
Be able to act independently in planning and managing tasks with limited guidance in areas which they have studied.
Demonstrate an awareness of the contexts within which law operates and be able to use this awareness to offer critical judgments of arguments or legal issues.
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Marketing Management
BA (Hons)
Marketing Management
Marketing
The BA (Hons) Marketing Management course aims to provide the student with an underpinning knowledge and understanding of business and how marketing theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and challenging global business environment can be applied.
Through the use of a wide range of approaches and e-learning forums students will learn varied aspects of marketing principles essential to the work of marketing professionals including: marketing planning and strategy, digital marketing techniques, consumer behaviour, advertising, communication with customers, pricing, distribution, selling techniques, building relationships with stakeholders and researching markets. Throughout the course students will learn practical skills, including IT, numerical and communication skills, much of this will be underpinned by real life examples.
The BA (Hons) Marketing Management course provides an option for students to pursue a one-year work placement in employment, either in the UK or abroad. In addition to this by studying on the BA (Hons) Marketing Management students will be able to access a wide variety of internships (both paid and unpaid), which will further develop their knowledge and application of marketing management techniques in practice.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships - You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing-related areas including product & brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing and service sectors.
The course has been designed to obtain maximum exemptions from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Marketing Management course graduates will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing and with the relevant work experience can progress onto the CIM Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing. You may also choose to study an MSc Marketing. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide students with opportunities to progress into various marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Develop and apply research, writing, numerical, digital and personal skills within a business context
Develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of marketing management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Apply relevant transferable skills to a career in marketing management (for example, managing projects, communication, working in teams, research and appropriate technologies and critically reflect on the effectiveness of their own skills and knowledge).
Examine contemporary and strategic marketing issues through the application of relevant analytical concepts, models and theories.
Evaluate and demonstrate an informed understanding of ethical responsibilities contributing to their professional values and their role in organisations and society in the 21st century.
Critically appraise relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different business scenarios.
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Marketing Management with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Marketing Management with Foundation Year
Marketing
The BA (Hons) Marketing Management with foundation year course aims to provide the student with an underpinning knowledge and understanding of business and how marketing theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and challenging global business environment can be applied.
Through the use of a wide range of approaches and e-learning forums students will learn varied aspects of marketing principles essential to the work of marketing professionals including: marketing planning and strategy, digital marketing techniques, consumer behaviour, advertising, communication with customers, pricing, distribution, selling techniques, building relationships with stakeholders and researching markets. Throughout the course students will learn practical skills, including IT, numerical and communication skills, much of this will be underpinned by real life examples.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
The BA (Hons) Marketing Management with foundation year course provides an option for students to pursue a one-year work placement in employment, either in the UK or abroad. In addition to this by studying on the BA (Hons) Marketing Management with foundation year, students will be able to access a wide variety of internships (both paid and unpaid), which will further develop their knowledge and application of marketing management techniques in practice.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships - You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing-related areas including product & brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing and service sectors.
The course has been designed to obtain maximum exemptions from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Marketing Management course graduates will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing and with the relevant work experience can progress onto the CIM Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing. You may also choose to study an MSc Marketing. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide students with opportunities to progress into various marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Develop and apply research, writing, numerical, digital and personal skills within a business context
Develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of marketing management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Apply relevant transferable skills to a career in marketing management (for example, managing projects, communication, working in teams, research and appropriate technologies and critically reflect on the effectiveness of their own skills and knowledge).
Examine contemporary and strategic marketing issues through the application of relevant analytical concepts, models and theories.
Evaluate and demonstrate an informed understanding of ethical responsibilities contributing to their professional values and their role in organisations and society in the 21st century.
Critically appraise relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different business scenarios.
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Extended IFY in Science and Engineering
Undergraduate Credit
Extended International Foundation Year in Science and Engineering
The Extended International Foundation Year will allow you to develop your capabilities to study in a specific subject as well as enhancing your English language skills. You will develop an understanding of the expectations and the academic skills required to study successfully for a degree in the UK. On successful completion of the course, you will then be able to apply for a degree course at the University of Wolverhampton, subject to professional body requirements.
During the course, you will study a mixture of subject specific modules, for example:
Advanced Mathematical skills or Introduction to Business
and more general modules
Getting Ahead as an International Student - that will expand your English language and learning skills in preparation for your higher education journey.
You are encouraged to increase the benefit of the various tasks undertaken in the general study skills/language modules by applying them to some of the topics from your chosen academic subject.
To summarise, the course will give you;
• An introduction to your chosen specialist subject
• A solid foundation in the key academic skills like research and referencing that will support degree level study.
• Academic language development skills
• A choice of pathways based on your chosen degree course
The International Academy is accredited by the British Council (Accreditation UK) for the quality of English Language provision.
Please note that this course is undergoing a review and some modules may be different from those advertised.
Our dedicated staff provide expert support and tuition to help prepare you for your future study choices, a typical week will include 15-20 contact hours (teacher-led learning).
All modules include a number of tutorial sessions either in small group sessions or one-to-one.
You will have access to extensive online facilities, as well as our learning centres/ libraries, allowing you to make the most of the resources available to you.
The learning activities students engage in are:
Exploration
Orientation
Reflection
Planning
Developing practical skills for learning
Developing practical digital literacy skills
Developing practical information literacy skills
Scenario based work
Teaching methods include:
Lectures
Seminars
Tutor-led/group-led group discussions
One to one and group tutorials
Presentations to peers by individuals or groups
Workshops
Students are assessed in the following ways:
Case study: summative assessment on project work undertaken throughout the period
Seminar: summative assessment on the student’s ability to research and discuss a topic
Portfolio of written tasks
Tests and examinations
You are assessed by completing a wide range of learning activities that will be appropriate to the learning outcomes of the individual modules that you study. The assessments are designed to give you experience of and to develop skills that you will need for further study in higher education in the UK
There are two types of assessment used on this course:
Formative assessment will help to guide, encourage and support you to understand the expectations of your chosen academic study and general expectations of studying at a HE level. Advice will be given that is relevant to the learning outcomes and assessment criteria and will identify areas for improvement or enhancement.
Summative assessment is marked against learning outcomes and assessment criteria. It will give you your grade that will contribute to your course award.
Typical modules for Semester 1 may include:
3EG013 Pre sessional English Language Skills Intermediate
3EG007 Language Production Skills: Grammar, Writing and Speaking
3L1001 Getting ahead as an International Student
Option for Science and Engineering:
3MM001 Fundamental Mathematical Skills
Typical modules for Semester 2 may include:
3L1003 Learning in a Digital Environment
3MM002 Advanced Mathematical Skills
Options for Science and Engineering
3ET006 Electrical Technology or 3ET005 Mechanical Technology or 3PY001 Orientation to Pharmaceutical Studies, 3AB002 Introduction to Bioscience, 3BM001 Introduction to Healthcare Science, 3BM002 Principles of Biomedical Science, 3CC001 Fundamentals of Computing, 3CN002 Orientation to Infrastructure and Design, 3CN003 Orientation to the Built Environment, 3CH001 Chemistry for Foundation Science.
On the Extended International Foundation Year, you will join our friendly community at Telford Innovation Campus. You will have some teaching in the historic Priorslee Hall, where the International Academy is based.
Telford Innovation Campus has social areas with comfy sofas, TVs and games consoles, table tennis and tea and coffee making facilities. It also has outdoor exercise equipment, sports field, and a floodlit hard court for football, basketball and tennis.
You will also be taught at our Wolverhampton City Campus, which has a wealth of facilities for students both on campus and in the city. Take a quick tour to see what’s available. And you can travel for free during term-time between the campuses by using the University’s shuttle bus service, which also stops in Telford Town Centre.
The International Academy is based in the historic Priorslee Hall at the University’s Telford Innovation Campus in Shropshire. The International Academy provides a friendly place of welcome in safe, relaxed surroundings.
Telford Town Centre is nearby which has many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. The Telford Central rail station enables easy travel around the UK and a free shuttle bus provides regular transport to the other University of Wolverhampton campuses.
Course leader for the International Foundation Year, Mr Alistair MacDonald , has many years of experience and expertise in teaching English and counselling international students at the International Academy.
He provides one-to-one contact with the International Foundation Year students at the International Academy.
He also teaches and visits our partner institutions in Cyprus, China and Sri Lanka and provides a strategic and fundamental link for continuing and progressing international education at the University of Wolverhampton.
He was recently nominated for the University of Wolverhampton’s staff excellence awards and is also an external advisor for other universities.
You will also benefit from the range of expertise from various members of academic staff for your subject-specific learning.
The aim of this course is to allow students to progress onto a degree programme in your chosen subject at the University of Wolverhampton (or at another UK university which recognises the programme), subject to professional body requirements.
Most of our Extended International Foundation Year students continue onto their chosen degree programmes at the University of Wolverhampton, but should you wish to progress to another University we have a progression agreement with Oxford Brookes University, provided you meet the following conditions:
Evidence of a completed High School Certificate with satisfactory results.
Successful completion of the Foundation Programme at the University of Wolverhampton with a minimum grade of 60/65% for most Oxford Brookes University undergraduate programmes. Oxford Brookes University may also require minimum marks on specific modules.
Fully completed UCAS application form, with an appropriate personal statement and good academic references from tutors.
Proof of English language proficiency. For most programmes this will be an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing. Law and Psychology require IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Reading and Writing.
We also have a progression agreement with Brighton University for their undergraduate Business courses only, subject to conditions which include WEPE/IELTS 6 overall with 6 in writing and minimum 5.5 in other areas.
We are also having ongoing discussions with several other institutions.
On completing the Extended International Foundation Year, you will be well prepared for further academic study at the University of Wolverhampton (or another UK university which recognises the programme), subject to professional body requirements.
You will be able to:
Identify key concepts and theories appropriate to your chosen subject context.
Select and utilise appropriate information for given situations and scenarios.
Demonstrate the origins of your ideas by referencing sources used in your work.
Express and present findings using appropriate language and conventions for academic audiences.
Demonstrate an appropriate level of capabilities to work within a digital environment.
Identify different learning styles and reflect on your own learning and personal development.
IC016T01UVU
Extended IFY in Social Sciences
Undergraduate Credit
Extended International Foundation Year (5.0) in Social Sciences
The Extended International Foundation Year will allow you to develop your capabilities to study in a specific subject as well as enhancing your English language skills. You will develop an understanding of the expectations and the academic skills required to study successfully for a degree in the UK. On successful completion of the course, you will then be able to apply for a degree course at the University of Wolverhampton, subject to professional body requirements.
During the course, you will study a mixture of subject specific modules, for example:
Advanced Mathematical skills or Introduction to Business
and more general modules
Getting Ahead as an International Student - that will expand your English language and learning skills in preparation for your higher education journey.
You are encouraged to increase the benefit of the various tasks undertaken in the general study skills/language modules by applying them to some of the topics from your chosen academic subject.
To summarise, the course will give you;
• An introduction to your chosen specialist subject
• A solid foundation in the key academic skills like research and referencing that will support degree level study.
• Academic language development skills
• A choice of pathways based on your chosen degree course
The International Academy is accredited by the British Council (Accreditation UK) for the quality of English Language provision.
Please note that this course is undergoing a review and some modules may be different from those advertised.
Our dedicated staff provide expert support and tuition to help prepare you for your future study choices, a typical week will include 15-20 contact hours (teacher-led learning).
All modules include a number of tutorial sessions either in small group sessions or one-to-one.
You will have access to extensive online facilities, as well as our learning centres/ libraries, allowing you to make the most of the resources available to you.
The learning activities students engage in are:
Exploration
Orientation
Reflection
Planning
Developing practical skills for learning
Developing practical digital literacy skills
Developing practical information literacy skills
Scenario based work
Teaching methods include:
Lectures
Seminars
Tutor-led/group-led group discussions
One to one and group tutorials
Presentations to peers by individuals or groups
Workshops
Students are assessed in the following ways:
Case study: summative assessment on a project work undertaken throughout the period
Seminar: summative assessment on the student’s ability to research and discuss a topic
Portfolio of written tasks
Tests and examinations
You are assessed by completing a wide range of learning activities that will be appropriate to the learning outcomes of the individual modules that you study. The assessments are designed to give you experience of and to develop skills that you will need for further study in higher education in the UK
There are two types of assessment used on this course:
Formative assessment will help to guide, encourage and support you to understand the expectations of your chosen academic study and general expectations of studying at a HE level. Advice will be given that is relevant to the learning outcomes and assessment criteria and will identify areas for improvement or enhancement.
Summative assessment is marked against learning outcomes and assessment criteria. It will give you your grade that will contribute to your course award.
Typical modules for Semester 1 may include:
3EG013 Pre sessional English Language Skills Intermediate
3EG007 Language Production Skills: Grammar, Writing and Speaking
3L1001 Getting ahead as an International Student
Options for Social Sciences:
3MGO01 Introduction to Management or
3GK003 Academic Skills or
3GK007 Wolverhampton and its people
Typical modules for Semester 2 may include:
3L1003 Learning in a digital Environment
3M002 Advanced Mathematical Skills
Options for Social Sciences:
3IM001 Business Decision-Making or
3GK008 Culture and Nationality in Conflict
On the Extended International Foundation Year, you will join our friendly community at Telford Innovation Campus. You will have some teaching in the historic Priorslee Hall, where our International Academy is based.
Telford Innovation Campus has social areas with comfy sofas, TVs and games consoles, table tennis and tea and coffee making facilities. It also has outdoor exercise equipment, sports field, and a floodlit hard court for football, basketball and tennis.
You will also be taught at our Wolverhampton City Campus, which has a wealth of facilities for students both on campus and in the city. Take a quick tour to see what’s available. And you can travel for free during term-time between the campuses by using the University’s shuttle bus service, which also stops in Telford Town Centre.
The International Academy is based in the historic Priorslee Hall at the University’s Telford Innovation Campus in Shropshire. We offer a friendly place of welcome in safe, relaxed surroundings.
Telford Town Centre is nearby which has many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Telford Central rail station enables easy travel around the UK and a free shuttle bus provides regular transport to the other University of Wolverhampton campuses.
Course leader for the International Foundation Year, Mr Alistair MacDonald has many years of experience and expertise in teaching English and counselling international students at the International Academy.
He provides one-to-one contact with the International Foundation Year students at the International Academy.
He also teaches and visits our partner institutions in Cyprus, China and Sri Lanka and provides a strategic and fundamental link for continuing and progressing international education at the University of Wolverhampton.
He was recently nominated for the University of Wolverhampton’s staff excellence awards and is also an external advisor for other universities.
You will also benefit from the range of expertise from various members of academic staff for your subject-specific learning.
The aim of this course is to allow you to progress onto a degree programme in your chosen subject at the University of Wolverhampton (or at another UK university which recognises the programme), subject to professional body requirements.
Most of our Extended International Foundation Year students continue onto their chosen degree programmes at the University of Wolverhampton, but should you wish to progress to another University we have a progression agreement with Oxford Brookes University, provided you meet the following conditions:
Evidence of a completed High School Certificate with satisfactory results.
Successful completion of the Foundation Programme at the University of Wolverhampton with a minimum grade of 60/65% for most Oxford Brookes University undergraduate programmes. Oxford Brookes University may also require minimum marks on specific modules.
Fully completed UCAS application form, with an appropriate personal statement and good academic references from tutors.
Proof of English language proficiency. For most programmes this will be an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing. Law and Psychology require IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Reading and Writing.
We also have a progression agreement with Brighton University for their undergraduate Business courses only, subject to conditions which include WEPE/IELTS 6 overall with 6 in writing and minimum 5.5 in other areas.
We are also having ongoing discussions with several other institutions.
On completing the Extended International Foundation Year, you will be well prepared for further academic study at the University of Wolverhampton (or another UK university which recognises the programme), subject to professional body requirements.
You will be able to:
Identify key concepts and theories appropriate to your chosen subject context.
Select and utilise appropriate information for given situations and scenarios.
Demonstrate the origins of your ideas by referencing sources used in your work.
Express and present findings using appropriate language and conventions for academic audiences.
Demonstrate an appropriate level of capabilities to work within a digital environment.
Identify different learning styles and reflect on your own learning and personal development.
IC017T01UVU
Extended IFY in Arts
Undergraduate Credit
Extended International Foundation Year (5.0) in Arts
The Extended International Foundation Year will allow you to develop your capabilities to study in a specific subject as well as enhancing your English language skills. You will develop an understanding of the expectations and the academic skills required to study successfully for a degree in the UK. On successful completion of the course, you will then be able to apply for a degree course at the University of Wolverhampton, subject to professional body requirements.
During the course, you will study a mixture of subject specific modules, for example:
Introduction to Media & Materials
and more general modules
Getting Ahead as an International Student - that will expand your English language and learning skills in preparation for your higher education journey.
You are encouraged to increase the benefit of the various tasks undertaken in the general study skills/language modules by applying them to some of the topics from your chosen academic subject.
To summarise, the course will give you;
• An introduction to your chosen specialist subject
• A solid foundation in the key academic skills like research and referencing that will support degree level study.
• Academic language development skills
• A choice of pathways based on your chosen degree course
The International Academy is accredited by the British Council (Accreditation UK) for the quality of English Language provision.
Please note that this course is undergoing a review and some modules may be different from those advertised.
Our dedicated staff provide expert support and tuition to help prepare you for your future study choices a typical week will include 15-20 contact hours (teacher-led learning).
All modules include a number of tutorial sessions either in small group sessions or one-to-one.
You will have access to extensive online facilities, as well as our learning centres/ libraries, allowing you to make the most of the resources available to you.
The learning activities students engage in are:
Exploration
Orientation
Reflection
Planning
Developing practical skills for learning
Developing practical digital literacy skills
Developing practical information literacy skills
Scenario based work
Teaching methods include:
Lectures
Seminars
Tutor-led/group-led group discussions
One to one and group tutorials
Presentations to peers by individuals or groups
Workshops
Students are assessed in the following ways:
Case study: summative assessment on a project work undertaken throughout the period
Seminar: summative assessment on the student’s ability to research and discuss a topic
Portfolio of written tasks
Tests and examinations
You are assessed by completing a wide range of learning activities that will be appropriate to the learning outcomes of the individual modules that you study. The assessments are designed to give you experience of and to develop skills that you will need for further study in higher education in the UK
There are two types of assessment used on this course:
Formative assessment will help to guide, encourage and support you to understand the expectations of your chosen academic study and general expectations of studying at a HE level. Advice will be given that is relevant to the learning outcomes and assessment criteria and will identify areas for improvement or enhancement.
Summative assessment is marked against learning outcomes and assessment criteria. It will give you your grade that will contribute to your course award.
Typical modules for Semester 1 may include:
3EG013 Pre sessional English Language Skills Intermediate
3EG007 Language Production Skills: Grammar, Writing and Speaking
3L1001 Getting ahead as an International Student
3AD001 Introduction to Media and Materials
Semester 2 may include:
3AD002 Introduction to Contextual Practice
On the Extended International Foundation Year, you will join our friendly community at Telford Innovation Campus. You may also have some teaching in the historic Priorslee Hall, where our International Academy is based.
Telford Innovation Campus has social areas with comfy sofas, TVs and games consoles, table tennis and tea and coffee making facilities. It also has outdoor exercise equipment, sports field, and a floodlit hard court for football, basketball and tennis.
You will also be taught at our Wolverhampton City Campus, which has a wealth of facilities for students both on campus and in the city. Take a quick tour to see what’s available. And you can travel for free during term-time between the campuses by using the University’s shuttle bus service, which also stops in Telford Town Centre.
The International Academy is based in the historic Priorslee Hall at the University’s Telford Innovation Campus in Shropshire. We offer a friendly place of welcome in safe, relaxed surroundings.
Telford Town Centre is nearby which has many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Telford Central rail enables easy travel around the UK and a free shuttle bus provides regular transport to the other University of Wolverhampton campuses.
Course leader for the International Foundation Year, Mr Alistair MacDonald has many years of experience and expertise in teaching English and counselling international students at the International Academy.
He provides one-to-one contact with the International Foundation Year students at the International Academy.
He also teaches and visits our partner institutions in Cyprus, China and Sri Lanka and provides a strategic and fundamental link for continuing and progressing international education at the University of Wolverhampton.
He was recently nominated for the University of Wolverhampton’s staff excellence awards and is also an external advisor for other universities.
You will also benefit from the range of expertise from various members of academic staff for your subject-specific learning.
The aim of this course is to allow you to progress onto a degree programme in your chosen subject at the University of Wolverhampton (or at another UK university which recognises the programme), subject to professional body requirements.
Most of our Extended International Foundation Year students continue onto their chosen degree programmes at the University of Wolverhampton, but should you wish to progress to another University we have a progression agreement with Oxford Brookes University, provided you meet the following conditions:
Evidence of a completed High School Certificate with satisfactory results.
Successful completion of the Foundation Programme at the University of Wolverhampton with a minimum grade of 60/65% for most Oxford Brookes University undergraduate programmes. Oxford Brookes University may also require minimum marks on specific modules.
Fully completed UCAS application form, with an appropriate personal statement and good academic references from tutors.
Proof of English language proficiency. For most programmes this will be an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing. Law and Psychology require IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Reading and Writing.
We also have a progression agreement with the University of Brighton for their undergraduate Business courses only, subject to conditions which include WEPE/IELTS 6 overall with 6 in writing and minimum 5.5 in other areas.
We are also having ongoing discussions with several other institutions.
On completing the Extended International Foundation Year, you will be well prepared for further academic study at the University of Wolverhampton (or another UK university which recognises the programme), subject to professional body requirements.
You will be able to:
Identify key concepts and theories appropriate to your chosen subject context.
Select and utilise appropriate information for given situations and scenarios.
Demonstrate the origins of your ideas by referencing sources used in your work.
Express and present findings using appropriate language and conventions for academic audiences.
Demonstrate an appropriate level of capabilities to work within a digital environment.
Identify different learning styles and reflect on your own learning and personal development.
IC018T01UVD
Extended IFY in Education, Health & Wellbeing
Undergraduate Credit
Extended International Foundation Year (5.0) in Education, Health and Wellbeing
The Extended International Foundation Year will allow you to develop your capabilities to study in a specific subject as well as enhancing your English language skills. You will develop an understanding of the expectations and the academic skills required to study successfully for a degree in the UK. On successful completion of the course, you will then be able to apply for a degree course at the University of Wolverhampton, subject to professional body requirements.
During the course, you will study a mixture of subject specific modules, for example:
Introduction to Health and Awareness or Introduction to Health and Wellbeing
and more general modules such as:
Getting Ahead as an International Student - that will expand your English language and learning skills in preparation for your higher education journey.
You are encouraged to increase the benefit of the various tasks undertaken in the general study skills/language modules by applying them to some of the topics from your chosen academic subject.
To summarise, the course will give you;
• An introduction to your chosen specialist subject
• A solid foundation in the key academic skills like research and referencing that will support degree level study.
• Academic language development skills
• A choice of pathways based on your chosen degree course
The International Academy is accredited by the British Council (Accreditation UK) for the quality of English Language provision.
Please note that this course is undergoing a review and some modules may be different from those advertised.
Our dedicated staff provide expert support and tuition to help prepare you for your future study choices a typical week will include 15-20 contact hours (teacher-led learning).
All modules include a number of tutorial sessions either in small group sessions or one-to-one.
You will have access to extensive online facilities, as well as our learning centres/ libraries, allowing you to make the most of the resources available to you.
The learning activities students engage in are:
Exploration
Orientation
Reflection
Planning
Developing practical skills for learning
Developing practical digital literacy skills
Developing practical information literacy skills
Scenario based work
Teaching methods include:
Lectures
Seminars
Tutor-led/group-led group discussions
One to one and group tutorials
Presentations to peers by individuals or groups
Workshops
Students are assessed in the following ways:
Case study: summative assessment on a project work undertaken throughout the period
Seminar: summative assessment on the student’s ability to research and discuss a topic
Portfolio of written tasks
Tests and examinations
You are assessed by completing a wide range of learning activities that will be appropriate to the learning outcomes of the individual modules that you study. The assessments are designed to give you experience of and to develop skills that you will need for further study in higher education in the UK
There are two types of assessment used on this course:
Formative assessment will help to guide, encourage and support you to understand the expectations of your chosen academic study and general expectations of studying at a HE level. Advice will be given that is relevant to the learning outcomes and assessment criteria and will identify areas for improvement or enhancement.
Summative assessment is marked against learning outcomes and assessment criteria. It will give you your grade that will contribute to your course award.
Typical modules for Semester 1 may include:
3EG013 Pre sessional English Language Skills Intermediate
3EG007 Language Production Skills: Grammar, Writing and Speaking
3L1001 Getting ahead as an International Student
Typical options for Education, Health and Wellbing:
3HL002 Introduction to Health and Awareness or
3HL003 Introduction to Health and Wellbeing
Typical modules for Semester 2 may include:
3HL001 Information Computers and Technology and Numeracy or
3HL002 Introduction to Health Awareness or
3HL003 Introduction to Health and Wellbeing
On the Extended International Foundation Year, you will join our friendly community at Telford Innovation Campus. You may have some teaching in the historic Priorslee Hall, where the International Academy is based.
Telford Innovation Campus has social areas with comfy sofas, TVs and games consoles, table tennis and tea and coffee making facilities. It also has outdoor exercise equipment, sports field, and a floodlit hard court for football, basketball and tennis.
The International Academy is based in the historic Priorslee Hall at the University’s Telford Innovation Campus in Shropshire. We offer a friendly place of welcome in safe, relaxed surroundings.
Telford Town Centre is nearby which has many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Telford Central railway station enables easy travel around the UK and a free shuttle bus provides regular transport to the other University of Wolverhampton campuses.
Course leader for the International Foundation Year, Mr Alistair MacDonald has many years of experience and expertise in teaching English and counselling international students at the International Academy.
He provides one-to-one contact with the International Foundation Year students at the International Academy.
He also teaches and visits our partner institutions in Cyprus, China and Sri Lanka and provides a strategic and fundamental link for continuing and progressing international education at the University of Wolverhampton.
He was recently nominated for the University of Wolverhampton’s staff excellence awards and is also an external advisor for other universities.
You will also benefit from the range of expertise from various members of academic staff for your subject-specific learning.
The aim of this course is to allow you to progress onto a degree programme in your chosen subject at the University of Wolverhampton (or at another UK university which recognises the programme), subject to professional body requirements.
Most of our Extended International Foundation Year students continue onto their chosen degree programmes at the University of Wolverhampton, but should you wish to progress to another University we have a progression agreement with Oxford Brookes University, provided you meet the following conditions:
Evidence of a completed High School Certificate with satisfactory results.
Successful completion of the Foundation Programme at the University of Wolverhampton with a minimum grade of 60/65% for most Oxford Brookes University undergraduate programmes. Oxford Brookes University may also require minimum marks on specific modules.
Fully completed UCAS application form, with an appropriate personal statement and good academic references from tutors.
Proof of English language proficiency. For most programmes this will be an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing. Law and Psychology require IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Reading and Writing.
We also have a progression agreement with the University of Brighton for their undergraduate Business courses only, subject to conditions which include WEPE/IELTS 6 overall with 6 in writing and minimum 5.5 in other areas.
We are also having ongoing discussions with several other institutions.
On completing the Extended International Foundation Year, you will be well prepared for further academic study at the University of Wolverhampton (or another UK university which recognises the programme), subject to professional body requirements.
You will be able to:
Identify key concepts and theories appropriate to your chosen subject context.
Select and utilise appropriate information for given situations and scenarios.
Demonstrate the origins of your ideas by referencing sources used in your work.
Express and present findings using appropriate language and conventions for academic audiences.
Demonstrate an appropriate level of capabilities to work within a digital environment.
Identify different learning styles and reflect on your own learning and personal development.
IC019T01UVD
Extended IFY in Science and Engineering
Undergraduate Credit
Extended International Foundation Year (4.5) in Science and Engineering
The Extended International Foundation Year will allow you to develop your capabilities to study in a specific subject as well as enhancing your English language skills. You will develop an understanding of the expectations and the academic skills required to study successfully for a degree in the UK. On successful completion of the course, you will then be able to apply for a degree course at the University of Wolverhampton, subject to professional body requirements.
During the course, you will study a mixture of subject specific modules, for example:
Advanced Mathematical skills or Introduction to Business
and more general modules
Getting Ahead as an International Student - that will expand your English language and learning skills in preparation for your higher education journey.
You are encouraged to increase the benefit of the various tasks undertaken in the general study skills/language modules by applying them to some of the topics from your chosen academic subject.
To summarise, the course will give you;
• An introduction to your chosen specialist subject
• A solid foundation in the key academic skills like research and referencing that will support degree level study.
• Academic language development skills
• A choice of pathways based on your chosen degree course
The International Academy is accredited by the British Council (Accreditation UK) for the quality of English Language provision.
Please note that this course is undergoing a review and some modules may be different from those advertised.
Our dedicated staff provide expert support and tuition to help prepare you for your future study choices, a typical week will include 15-20 contact hours (teacher-led learning).
All modules include a number of tutorial sessions either in small group sessions or one-to-one.
You will have access to extensive online facilities, as well as our learning centres/ libraries, allowing you to make the most of the resources available to you.
The learning activities students engage in are:
Exploration
Orientation
Reflection
Planning
Developing practical skills for learning
Developing practical digital literacy skills
Developing practical information literacy skills
Scenario based work
Teaching methods include:
Lectures
Seminars
Tutor-led/group-led group discussions
One to one and group tutorials
Presentations to peers by individuals or groups
Workshops
Students are assessed in the following ways:
Case study: summative assessment on project work undertaken throughout the period
Seminar: summative assessment on the student’s ability to research and discuss a topic
Portfolio of written tasks
Tests and examinations
You are assessed by completing a wide range of learning activities that will be appropriate to the learning outcomes of the individual modules that you study. The assessments are designed to give you experience of and to develop skills that you will need for further study in higher education in the UK
There are two types of assessment used on this course:
Formative assessment will help to guide, encourage and support you to understand the expectations of your chosen academic study and general expectations of studying at a HE level. Advice will be given that is relevant to the learning outcomes and assessment criteria and will identify areas for improvement or enhancement.
Summative assessment is marked against learning outcomes and assessment criteria. It will give you your grade that will contribute to your course award.
Typical modules for Semester 1 may include:
3EG013 Pre sessional English Language Skills Intermediate
3EG007 Language Production Skills: Grammar, Writing and Speaking
3L1001 Getting ahead as an International Student
Option for Science and Engineering:
3MM001 Fundamental Mathematical Skills
Typical modules for Semester 2 may include:
3L1003 Learning in a Digital Environment
3MM002 Advanced Mathematical Skills
Options for Science and Engineering
3ET006 Electrical Technology or 3ET005 Mechanical Technology or 3PY001 Orientation to Pharmaceutical Studies, 3AB002 Introduction to Bioscience, 3BM001 Introduction to Healthcare Science, 3BM002 Principles of Biomedical Science, 3CC001 Fundamentals of Computing, 3CN002 Orientation to Infrastructure and Design, 3CN003 Orientation to the Built Environment, 3CH001 Chemistry for Foundation Science.
On the Extended International Foundation Year, you will join our friendly community at Telford Innovation Campus. You will have some teaching in the historic Priorslee Hall, where the International Academy is based.
Telford Innovation Campus has social areas with comfy sofas, TVs and games consoles, table tennis and tea and coffee making facilities. It also has outdoor exercise equipment, sports field, and a floodlit hard court for football, basketball and tennis.
You will also be taught at our Wolverhampton City Campus, which has a wealth of facilities for students both on campus and in the city. Take a quick tour to see what’s available. And you can travel for free during term-time between the campuses by using the University’s shuttle bus service, which also stops in Telford Town Centre.
The International Academy is based in the historic Priorslee Hall at the University’s Telford Innovation Campus in Shropshire. The International Academy provides a friendly place of welcome in safe, relaxed surroundings.
Telford Town Centre is nearby which has many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. The Telford Central rail station enables easy travel around the UK and a free shuttle bus provides regular transport to the other University of Wolverhampton campuses.
Course leader for the International Foundation Year, Mr Alistair MacDonald , has many years of experience and expertise in teaching English and counselling international students at the International Academy.
He provides one-to-one contact with the International Foundation Year students at the International Academy.
He also teaches and visits our partner institutions in Cyprus, China and Sri Lanka and provides a strategic and fundamental link for continuing and progressing international education at the University of Wolverhampton.
He was recently nominated for the University of Wolverhampton’s staff excellence awards and is also an external advisor for other universities.
You will also benefit from the range of expertise from various members of academic staff for your subject-specific learning.
The aim of this course is to allow students to progress onto a degree programme in your chosen subject at the University of Wolverhampton (or at another UK university which recognises the programme), subject to professional body requirements.
Most of our Extended International Foundation Year students continue onto their chosen degree programmes at the University of Wolverhampton, but should you wish to progress to another University we have a progression agreement with Oxford Brookes University, provided you meet the following conditions:
Evidence of a completed High School Certificate with satisfactory results.
Successful completion of the Foundation Programme at the University of Wolverhampton with a minimum grade of 60/65% for most Oxford Brookes University undergraduate programmes. Oxford Brookes University may also require minimum marks on specific modules.
Fully completed UCAS application form, with an appropriate personal statement and good academic references from tutors.
Proof of English language proficiency. For most programmes this will be an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing. Law and Psychology require IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Reading and Writing.
We also have a progression agreement with Brighton University for their undergraduate Business courses only, subject to conditions which include WEPE/IELTS 6 overall with 6 in writing and minimum 5.5 in other areas.
We are also having ongoing discussions with several other institutions.
On completing the Extended International Foundation Year, you will be well prepared for further academic study at the University of Wolverhampton (or another UK university which recognises the programme), subject to professional body requirements.
You will be able to:
Identify key concepts and theories appropriate to your chosen subject context.
Select and utilise appropriate information for given situations and scenarios.
Demonstrate the origins of your ideas by referencing sources used in your work.
Express and present findings using appropriate language and conventions for academic audiences.
Demonstrate an appropriate level of capabilities to work within a digital environment.
Identify different learning styles and reflect on your own learning and personal development.
IC020T01UVD
Extended IFY in Social Sciences
Undergraduate Credit
Extended International Foundation Year (4.5) in Social Sciences
The Extended International Foundation Year will allow you to develop your capabilities to study in a specific subject as well as enhancing your English language skills. You will develop an understanding of the expectations and the academic skills required to study successfully for a degree in the UK. On successful completion of the course, you will then be able to apply for a degree course at the University of Wolverhampton, subject to professional body requirements.
During the course, you will study a mixture of subject specific modules, for example:
Advanced Mathematical skills or Introduction to Business
and more general modules
Getting Ahead as an International Student - that will expand your English language and learning skills in preparation for your higher education journey.
You are encouraged to increase the benefit of the various tasks undertaken in the general study skills/language modules by applying them to some of the topics from your chosen academic subject.
To summarise, the course will give you;
• An introduction to your chosen specialist subject
• A solid foundation in the key academic skills like research and referencing that will support degree level study.
• Academic language development skills
• A choice of pathways based on your chosen degree course.
The International Academy is accredited by the British Council (Accreditation UK) for the quality of English Language provision.
Please note that this course is undergoing a review and some modules may be different from those advertised.
Our dedicated staff provide expert support and tuition to help prepare you for your future study choices, a typical week will include 15-20 contact hours (teacher-led learning).
All modules include a number of tutorial sessions either in small group sessions or one-to-one.
You will have access to extensive online facilities, as well as our learning centres/ libraries, allowing you to make the most of the resources available to you.
The learning activities students engage in are:
Exploration
Orientation
Reflection
Planning
Developing practical skills for learning
Developing practical digital literacy skills
Developing practical information literacy skills
Scenario based work
Teaching methods include:
Lectures
Seminars
Tutor-led/group-led group discussions
One to one and group tutorials
Presentations to peers by individuals or groups
Workshops
Students are assessed in the following ways:
Case study: summative assessment on a project work undertaken throughout the period
Seminar: summative assessment on the student’s ability to research and discuss a topic
Portfolio of written tasks
Tests and examinations
You are assessed by completing a wide range of learning activities that will be appropriate to the learning outcomes of the individual modules that you study. The assessments are designed to give you experience of and to develop skills that you will need for further study in higher education in the UK
There are two types of assessment used on this course:
Formative assessment will help to guide, encourage and support you to understand the expectations of your chosen academic study and general expectations of studying at a HE level. Advice will be given that is relevant to the learning outcomes and assessment criteria and will identify areas for improvement or enhancement.
Summative assessment is marked against learning outcomes and assessment criteria. It will give you your grade that will contribute to your course award.
Typical modules for Semester 1 may include:
3EG013 Pre sessional English Language Skills Intermediate
3EG007 Language Production Skills: Grammar, Writing and Speaking
3L1001 Getting ahead as an International Student
Options for Social Sciences:
3MGO01 Introduction to Management or
3GK003 Academic Skills or
3GK007 Wolverhampton and its people
Typical modules for Semester 2 may include:
3L1003 Learning in a digital Environment
3M002 Advanced Mathematical Skills
Options for Social Sciences:
3IM001 Business Decision-Making or
3GK008 Culture and Nationality in Conflict
On the Extended International Foundation Year, you will join our friendly community at Telford Innovation Campus. You will have some teaching in the historic Priorslee Hall, where our International Academy is based.
Telford Innovation Campus has social areas with comfy sofas, TVs and games consoles, table tennis and tea and coffee making facilities. It also has outdoor exercise equipment, sports field, and a floodlit hard court for football, basketball and tennis.
You will also be taught at our Wolverhampton City Campus, which has a wealth of facilities for students both on campus and in the city. Take a quick tour to see what’s available. And you can travel for free during term-time between the campuses by using the University’s shuttle bus service, which also stops in Telford Town Centre.
The International Academy is based in the historic Priorslee Hall at the University’s Telford Innovation Campus in Shropshire. We offer a friendly place of welcome in safe, relaxed surroundings.
Telford Town Centre is nearby which has many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Telford Central rail station enables easy travel around the UK and a free shuttle bus provides regular transport to the other University of Wolverhampton campuses.
Course leader for the International Foundation Year, Mr Alistair MacDonald has many years of experience and expertise in teaching English and counselling international students at the International Academy.
He provides one-to-one contact with the International Foundation Year students at the International Academy.
He also teaches and visits our partner institutions in Cyprus, China and Sri Lanka and provides a strategic and fundamental link for continuing and progressing international education at the University of Wolverhampton.
He was recently nominated for the University of Wolverhampton’s staff excellence awards and is also an external advisor for other universities.
You will also benefit from the range of expertise from various members of academic staff for your subject-specific learning.
The aim of this course is to allow you to progress onto a degree programme in your chosen subject at the University of Wolverhampton (or at another UK university which recognises the programme), subject to professional body requirements.
Most of our Extended International Foundation Year students continue onto their chosen degree programmes at the University of Wolverhampton, but should you wish to progress to another University we have a progression agreement with Oxford Brookes University, provided you meet the following conditions:
Evidence of a completed High School Certificate with satisfactory results.
Successful completion of the Foundation Programme at the University of Wolverhampton with a minimum grade of 60/65% for most Oxford Brookes University undergraduate programmes. Oxford Brookes University may also require minimum marks on specific modules.
Fully completed UCAS application form, with an appropriate personal statement and good academic references from tutors.
Proof of English language proficiency. For most programmes this will be an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing. Law and Psychology require IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Reading and Writing.
We also have a progression agreement with Brighton University for their undergraduate Business courses only, subject to conditions which include WEPE/IELTS 6 overall with 6 in writing and minimum 5.5 in other areas.
We are also having ongoing discussions with several other institutions.
On completing the Extended International Foundation Year, you will be well prepared for further academic study at the University of Wolverhampton (or another UK university which recognises the programme), subject to professional body requirements.
You will be able to:
Identify key concepts and theories appropriate to your chosen subject context.
Select and utilise appropriate information for given situations and scenarios.
Demonstrate the origins of your ideas by referencing sources used in your work.
Express and present findings using appropriate language and conventions for academic audiences.
Demonstrate an appropriate level of capabilities to work within a digital environment.
Identify different learning styles and reflect on your own learning and personal development.
IC021T01UVD
Extended IFY in Arts
Undergraduate Credit
Extended International Foundation Year (4.5) in Arts
The Extended International Foundation Year will allow you to develop your capabilities to study in a specific subject as well as enhancing your English language skills. You will develop an understanding of the expectations and the academic skills required to study successfully for a degree in the UK. On successful completion of the course, you will then be able to apply for a degree course at the University of Wolverhampton, subject to professional body requirements.
During the course, you will study a mixture of subject specific modules, for example:
Introduction to Media & Materials
and more general modules
Getting Ahead as an International Student - that will expand your English language and learning skills in preparation for your higher education journey.
You are encouraged to increase the benefit of the various tasks undertaken in the general study skills/language modules by applying them to some of the topics from your chosen academic subject.
To summarise, the course will give you;
• An introduction to your chosen specialist subject
• A solid foundation in the key academic skills like research and referencing that will support degree level study.
• Academic language development skills
• A choice of pathways based on your chosen degree course
The International Academy is accredited by the British Council (Accreditation UK) for the quality of English Language provision.
Please note that this course is undergoing a review and some modules may be different from those advertised.
Our dedicated staff provide expert support and tuition to help prepare you for your future study choices a typical week will include 15-20 contact hours (teacher-led learning).
All modules include a number of tutorial sessions either in small group sessions or one-to-one.
You will have access to extensive online facilities, as well as our learning centres/ libraries, allowing you to make the most of the resources available to you.
The learning activities students engage in are:
Exploration
Orientation
Reflection
Planning
Developing practical skills for learning
Developing practical digital literacy skills
Developing practical information literacy skills
Scenario based work
Teaching methods include:
Lectures
Seminars
Tutor-led/group-led group discussions
One to one and group tutorials
Presentations to peers by individuals or groups
Workshops
Students are assessed in the following ways:
Case study: summative assessment on a project work undertaken throughout the period
Seminar: summative assessment on the student’s ability to research and discuss a topic
Portfolio of written tasks
Tests and examinations
You are assessed by completing a wide range of learning activities that will be appropriate to the learning outcomes of the individual modules that you study. The assessments are designed to give you experience of and to develop skills that you will need for further study in higher education in the UK
There are two types of assessment used on this course:
Formative assessment will help to guide, encourage and support you to understand the expectations of your chosen academic study and general expectations of studying at a HE level. Advice will be given that is relevant to the learning outcomes and assessment criteria and will identify areas for improvement or enhancement.
Summative assessment is marked against learning outcomes and assessment criteria. It will give you your grade that will contribute to your course award.
Typical modules for Semester 1 may include:
3EG013 Pre sessional English Language Skills Intermediate
3EG007 Language Production Skills: Grammar, Writing and Speaking
3L1001 Getting ahead as an International Student
3AD001 Introduction to Media and Materials
Semester 2 may include:
3AD002 Introduction to Contextual Practice
On the Extended International Foundation Year, you will join our friendly community at Telford Innovation Campus. You may also have some teaching in the historic Priorslee Hall, where our International Academy is based.
Telford Innovation Campus has social areas with comfy sofas, TVs and games consoles, table tennis and tea and coffee making facilities. It also has outdoor exercise equipment, sports field, and a floodlit hard court for football, basketball and tennis.
You will also be taught at our Wolverhampton City Campus, which has a wealth of facilities for students both on campus and in the city. Take a quick tour to see what’s available. And you can travel for free during term-time between the campuses by using the University’s shuttle bus service, which also stops in Telford Town Centre.
The International Academy is based in the historic Priorslee Hall at the University’s Telford Innovation Campus in Shropshire. We offer a friendly place of welcome in safe, relaxed surroundings.
Telford Town Centre is nearby which has many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Telford Central rail enables easy travel around the UK and a free shuttle bus provides regular transport to the other University of Wolverhampton campuses.
Course leader for the International Foundation Year, Mr Alistair MacDonald has many years of experience and expertise in teaching English and counselling international students at the International Academy.
He provides one-to-one contact with the International Foundation Year students at the International Academy.
He also teaches and visits our partner institutions in Cyprus, China and Sri Lanka and provides a strategic and fundamental link for continuing and progressing international education at the University of Wolverhampton.
He was recently nominated for the University of Wolverhampton’s staff excellence awards and is also an external advisor for other universities.
You will also benefit from the range of expertise from various members of academic staff for your subject-specific learning.
The aim of this course is to allow you to progress onto a degree programme in your chosen subject at the University of Wolverhampton (or at another UK university which recognises the programme), subject to professional body requirements.
Most of our Extended International Foundation Year students continue onto their chosen degree programmes at the University of Wolverhampton, but should you wish to progress to another University we have a progression agreement with Oxford Brookes University, provided you meet the following conditions:
Evidence of a completed High School Certificate with satisfactory results.
Successful completion of the Foundation Programme at the University of Wolverhampton with a minimum grade of 60/65% for most Oxford Brookes University undergraduate programmes. Oxford Brookes University may also require minimum marks on specific modules.
Fully completed UCAS application form, with an appropriate personal statement and good academic references from tutors.
Proof of English language proficiency. For most programmes this will be an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing. Law and Psychology require IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Reading and Writing.
We also have a progression agreement with the University of Brighton for their undergraduate Business courses only, subject to conditions which include WEPE/IELTS 6 overall with 6 in writing and minimum 5.5 in other areas.
We are also having ongoing discussions with several other institutions.
On completing the Extended International Foundation Year, you will be well prepared for further academic study at the University of Wolverhampton (or another UK university which recognises the programme), subject to professional body requirements.
You will be able to:
Identify key concepts and theories appropriate to your chosen subject context.
Select and utilise appropriate information for given situations and scenarios.
Demonstrate the origins of your ideas by referencing sources used in your work.
Express and present findings using appropriate language and conventions for academic audiences.
Demonstrate an appropriate level of capabilities to work within a digital environment.
Identify different learning styles and reflect on your own learning and personal development.
IC022T01UVD
Extended IFY in Education, Health & Wellbeing
Undergraduate Credit
Extended International Foundation Year (4.5) in Education, Health and Wellbeing
The Extended International Foundation Year will allow you to develop your capabilities to study in a specific subject as well as enhancing your English language skills. You will develop an understanding of the expectations and the academic skills required to study successfully for a degree in the UK. On successful completion of the course, you will then be able to apply for a degree course at the University of Wolverhampton, subject to professional body requirements.
During the course, you will study a mixture of subject specific modules, for example:
Introduction to Health and Awareness or Introduction to Health and Wellbeing
and more general modules such as:
Getting Ahead as an International Student - that will expand your English language and learning skills in preparation for your higher education journey
and more general modules
Getting Ahead as an International Student - that will expand your English language and learning skills in preparation for your higher education journey.
You are encouraged to increase the benefit of the various tasks undertaken in the general study skills/language modules by applying them to some of the topics from your chosen academic subject.
To summarise, the course will give you;
• An introduction to your chosen specialist subject
• A solid foundation in the key academic skills like research and referencing that will support degree level study.
• Academic language development skills
• A choice of pathways based on your chosen degree course
The International Academy is accredited by the British Council (Accreditation UK) for the quality of English Language provision.
Please note that this course is undergoing a review and some modules may be different from those advertised.
Our dedicated staff provide expert support and tuition to help prepare you for your future study choices a typical week will include 15-20 contact hours (teacher-led learning).
All modules include a number of tutorial sessions either in small group sessions or one-to-one.
You will have access to extensive online facilities, as well as our learning centres/ libraries, allowing you to make the most of the resources available to you.
The learning activities students engage in are:
Exploration
Orientation
Reflection
Planning
Developing practical skills for learning
Developing practical digital literacy skills
Developing practical information literacy skills
Scenario based work
Teaching methods include:
Lectures
Seminars
Tutor-led/group-led group discussions
One to one and group tutorials
Presentations to peers by individuals or groups
Workshops
Students are assessed in the following ways:
Case study: summative assessment on a project work undertaken throughout the period
Seminar: summative assessment on the student’s ability to research and discuss a topic
Portfolio of written tasks
Tests and examinations
You are assessed by completing a wide range of learning activities that will be appropriate to the learning outcomes of the individual modules that you study. The assessments are designed to give you experience of and to develop skills that you will need for further study in higher education in the UK
There are two types of assessment used on this course:
Formative assessment will help to guide, encourage and support you to understand the expectations of your chosen academic study and general expectations of studying at a HE level. Advice will be given that is relevant to the learning outcomes and assessment criteria and will identify areas for improvement or enhancement.
Summative assessment is marked against learning outcomes and assessment criteria. It will give you your grade that will contribute to your course award.
Typical modules for Semester 1 may include:
3EG013 Pre sessional English Language Skills Intermediate
3EG007 Language Production Skills: Grammar, Writing and Speaking
3L1001 Getting ahead as an International Student
Typical options for Education, Health and Wellbing:
3HL002 Introduction to Health and Awareness or
3HL003 Introduction to Health and Wellbeing
Typical modules for Semester 2 may include:
3HL001 Information Computers and Technology and Numeracy or
3HL002 Introduction to Health Awareness or
3HL003 Introduction to Health and Wellbeing
On the Extended International Foundation Year, you will join our friendly community at Telford Innovation Campus. You may have some teaching in the historic Priorslee Hall, where the International Academy is based.
Telford Innovation Campus has social areas with comfy sofas, TVs and games consoles, table tennis and tea and coffee making facilities. It also has outdoor exercise equipment, sports field, and a floodlit hard court for football, basketball and tennis.
The International Academy is based in the historic Priorslee Hall at the University’s Telford Innovation Campus in Shropshire. We offer a friendly place of welcome in safe, relaxed surroundings.
Telford Town Centre is nearby which has many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Telford Central railway station enables easy travel around the UK and a free shuttle bus provides regular transport to the other University of Wolverhampton campuses.
Course leader for the International Foundation Year, Mr Alistair MacDonald has many years of experience and expertise in teaching English and counselling international students at the International Academy.
He provides one-to-one contact with the International Foundation Year students at the International Academy.
He also teaches and visits our partner institutions in Cyprus, China and Sri Lanka and provides a strategic and fundamental link for continuing and progressing international education at the University of Wolverhampton.
He was recently nominated for the University of Wolverhampton’s staff excellence awards and is also an external advisor for other universities.
You will also benefit from the range of expertise from various members of academic staff for your subject-specific learning.
The aim of this course is to allow you to progress onto a degree programme in your chosen subject at the University of Wolverhampton (or at another UK university which recognises the programme), subject to professional body requirements.
Most of our Extended International Foundation Year students continue onto their chosen degree programmes at the University of Wolverhampton, but should you wish to progress to another University we have a progression agreement with Oxford Brookes University, provided you meet the following conditions:
Evidence of a completed High School Certificate with satisfactory results.
Successful completion of the Foundation Programme at the University of Wolverhampton with a minimum grade of 60/65% for most Oxford Brookes University undergraduate programmes. Oxford Brookes University may also require minimum marks on specific modules.
Fully completed UCAS application form, with an appropriate personal statement and good academic references from tutors.
Proof of English language proficiency. For most programmes this will be an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing. Law and Psychology require IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Reading and Writing.
We also have a progression agreement with the University of Brighton for their undergraduate Business courses only, subject to conditions which include WEPE/IELTS 6 overall with 6 in writing and minimum 5.5 in other areas.
We are also having ongoing discussions with several other institutions.
On completing the Extended International Foundation Year, you will be well prepared for further academic study at the University of Wolverhampton (or another UK university which recognises the programme), subject to professional body requirements.
You will be able to:
Identify key concepts and theories appropriate to your chosen subject context.
Select and utilise appropriate information for given situations and scenarios.
Demonstrate the origins of your ideas by referencing sources used in your work.
Express and present findings using appropriate language and conventions for academic audiences.
Demonstrate an appropriate level of capabilities to work within a digital environment.
Identify different learning styles and reflect on your own learning and personal development.
IC007T01UVD
Int Foundation Year in Science and Engineering
University Statement of Preparatory Studies
International Foundation Year in Science and Engineering
As an international applicant, the International Foundation Year at the University of Wolverhampton will give you a solid base to progress onto and study a selection of our degree programmes, subject to professional body requirements, at the University of Wolverhampton or another UK University which recognises the programme.
We will help you to understand the expectations and academic skills required to study successfully for a degree in the UK.
We offer two start dates for the International Foundation Year in either semester 1 or 2, with the course lasting an academic year.
You will study a mixture of subject-specific modules and more general modules that will expand your English language and learning skills ready for higher education.
You will gain a solid foundation in the key academic skills such as research and referencing that will support degree-level study.
The International Foundation Year:
introduces your chosen specialist subject
gives you a solid foundation in key academics skills like research and referencing that will support degree-level study
develops and improves your academic language skills
provides a choice of pathways based on your desired subject specialism
give you educational bridge to study an undergraduate degree of your choice at the University of Wolverhampton (subject to professional body requirements).
Upon completing the International Foundation Year, you may choose to continue your studies at other UK universities which recognise the programme, and we have progression agreements with other UK universities provided you meet their conditions.
The International Academy is Accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in UK.
Our dedicated staff provide expert support and tuition to help prepare you for your future study choices. The programme has a minimum of 12 weeks of teaching included.
All modules include a number of tutorial sessions either in small group sessions or one-to-one.
You will have access to extensive online facilities, as well as our learning centres/ libraries, allowing you to make the most of the resources available to you.
Typical modules include:
Getting Ahead as an International Student
Exploring an Academic Discipline
Language Skills – Grammar, Writing and Speaking
Learning in a Digital Environment
Within the Faculty of Science and Engineering typical modules include:
Orientation to the Built Environment
Electrical Technology
Orientation to Pharmaceutical Studies
Mechanical Technology
Introduction to Bioscience
Teaching methods include lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Assessment methods include:
assessment on project work undertaken throughout the period
assessment of your ability to research and discuss a topic during seminars
a portfolio of written tasks
Loretta Ifeoma, Nigeria
“I feel more prepared now than ever for a university degree. I have gained all the necessary support to improve my academic writing style and I look forward to coming to class every day because the lecturers are very patient and understanding and the classes are interactive and motivating.”
Orgest Lika, Albania
“I am enjoying the International Foundation year because I am improving my language learning and communication skills and I have made lots of new friends.”
Haroun Jesulayomi, Nigeria
“The teaching has been great and I have enjoyed the teaching explanations by the lecturers.”
Tony Declan, Ghana
“I have enjoyed being able to interact with people from other cultures and the teachers are insightful and very supportive.”
On the International Foundation Year in Science and Engineering, you will join our friendly community at Telford Innovation Campus. You will have some teaching in the historic Priorslee Hall, where our International Academy is based.
Telford Innovation Campus has social areas with TVs and games consoles, table tennis and tea and coffee making facilities. It also has outdoor exercise equipment, sports field, and a floodlit hard court for football, basketball and tennis.
You will also be taught at our Wolverhampton City Campus, which has a wealth of facilities for students both on campus and in the city. Take a quick tour to see what’s available. And you can travel for free during term-time between the campuses by using the University’s shuttle bus service, which also stops in Telford Town Centre.
The International Academy is based in the historic Priorslee Hall at the University’s Telford Innovation Campus in Shropshire. We offer a friendly place of welcome in safe, relaxed surroundings.
Telford Town Centre is nearby which has many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Telford Central railway station enables easy travel around the UK and a free shuttle bus provides regular transport to the other University of Wolverhampton campuses.
The International Academy which is Accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in UK.
The aim of this course is to allow successful candidates to progress into a degree programme in their chosen subject at the University of Wolverhampton [or at another UK University which recognises the programme] which will serve to enhance their employment opportunities in the future.
Most of our International Foundation Year students continue onto their chosen degree programmes at the University of Wolverhampton, but should you wish to progress to another University we have a progression agreement with Oxford Brookes University, provided you meet the following conditions:
Evidence of a competed High School Certificate with satisfactory results.
Successful completion of the Foundation Programme at the University of Wolverhampton with a minimum grade of 60/65% for most Oxford Brookes University undergraduate programmes. Oxford Brookes University may also require minimum marks on specific modules.
Fully completed UCAS application form, with an appropriate personal statement and good academic references from tutors.
Proof of English language proficiency. For most programmes this will be an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing. Law and Psychology require IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Reading and Writing.
We also have a progression agreement with Brighton University for their undergraduate Business courses only, subject to conditions which include WEPE/IELTS 6 overall with 6 in writing and minimum 5.5 in other areas.
We are also having ongoing discussions with several other institutions.
On completing the International Foundation Year, you will be well prepared for further academic study at the University of Wolverhampton (or another UK university which recognises the programme).
You will be familiar with key concepts and theories that will support you chosen subject, and confident in expressing and presenting your ideas.
You will be able to show clear references to sources of information used in your work, and use those sources to support your findings using appropriate conventions for academic audiences.
IC008T01UVD
Int Foundation Year in Social Sciences
University Statement of Preparatory Studies
International Foundation Year in Social Sciences
As an international applicant, the International Foundation Year at the University of Wolverhampton will give you a solid base to progress onto and study a selection of our degree programmes, subject to professional body requirements.
We will help you to understand the expectations and academic skills required to study successfully for a degree in the UK.
We offer two start dates for the International Foundation Year in either semester 1 or 2, with the course lasting an academic year.
You will study a mixture of subject-specific modules and more general modules that will expand your English language and learning skills ready for higher education.
You will gain a solid foundation in the key academic skills such as research and referencing that will support degree-level study.
The International Foundation Year:
introduces your chosen specialist subject
gives you a solid foundation in key academics skills like research and referencing that will support degree-level study
develops and improves your academic language skills
provides a choice of pathways based on your desired subject specialism
give you educational bridge to study an undergraduate degree of your choice at the University of Wolverhampton (subject to professional body requirements).
By studying the International Foundation Year in Social Sciences, you will develop your skills in your chosen subject specialism to a level that will allow you to begin a degree (subject to professional body requirements) at the University of Wolverhampton’s Faculty of Social Sciences.
The International Academy is Accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in UK.
Our dedicated staff provide expert support and tuition to help prepare you for your future study choices. The programme has a minimum of 12 weeks of teaching included.
All modules include a number of tutorial sessions either in small group sessions or one-to-one.
You will have access to extensive online facilities, as well as our learning centres/ libraries, allowing you to make the most of the resources available to you.
You can make the general modules relevant to you by choosing topics that relate to your chosen academic subject.
Typical modules include:
Getting Ahead as an International Student
Exploring an Academic Discipline
Language Skills – Grammar, Writing and Speaking
Learning in a Digital Environment
Within the Faculty of Social Sciences typical modules include:
Introduction to Management
Academic Skills
Culture
Nationality in Conflict
Wolverhampton and its People
Teaching methods include lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Assessment methods include:
assessment on project work undertaken throughout the period
assessment of your ability to research and discuss a topic during seminars
a portfolio of written tasks.
Loretta Ifeoma, Nigeria
“I feel more prepared now than ever for a university degree. I have gained all the necessary support to improve my academic writing style and I look forward to coming to class every day because the lecturers are very patient and understanding and the classes are interactive and motivating.”
Orgest Lika, Albania
“I am enjoying the International Foundation year because I am improving my language learning and communication skills and I have made lots of new friends.”
Haroun Jesulayomi, Nigeria
“The teaching has been great and I have enjoyed the teaching explanations by the lecturers.”
Tony Declan, Ghana
“I have enjoyed being able to interact with people from other cultures and the teachers are insightful and very supportive.”
The International Foundation Year [without linking the programme to a University of Wolverhampton degree]
On the International Foundation Year, you will join our friendly community at Telford Innovation Campus. You will have some teaching in the historic Priorslee Hall, where our International Academy is based.
Telford Innovation Campus has social areas with TVs, games consoles and table tennis. It also has outdoor exercise equipment, sports field, and a floodlit hard court for football, basketball and tennis.
You will also be taught at our Wolverhampton City Campus, which has a wealth of facilities for students both on campus and in the city. Take a quick tour to see what’s available. And you can travel for free during term-time between the campuses by using the University’s shuttle bus service, which also stops in Telford town centre.
The International Academy is based in the historic Priorslee Hall at the University’s Telford Innovation Campus in Shropshire. We offer a friendly place of welcome in safe, relaxed surroundings.
Telford Town Centre is nearby which has many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Telford Central railway station enables easy travel around the UK and a free shuttle bus provides regular transport to the other University of Wolverhampton campuses.
You will benefit from a range of expertise from various members of staff from the Faculty of Social Sciences for your subject-specific learning and from the staff and department at the International Academy which is Accredited by the British Council for the Teaching of English in the UK.
The aim of this course is to allow you to progress onto a degree programme in your chosen subject at the University of Wolverhampton (or at another UK university which recognises the programme).
Most of our International Foundation Year students continue onto their chosen degree programmes at the University of Wolverhampton, but should you wish to progress to another University we have a progression agreement with Oxford Brookes University, provided you meet the following conditions:
Evidence of a competed High School Certificate with satisfactory results.
Successful completion of the Foundation Programme at the University of Wolverhampton with a minimum grade of 60/65% for most Oxford Brookes University undergraduate programmes. Oxford Brookes University may also require minimum marks on specific modules.
Fully completed UCAS application form, with an appropriate personal statement and good academic references from tutors.
Proof of English language proficiency. For most programmes this will be an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing. Law and Psychology require IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Reading and Writing.
We also have a progression agreement with Brighton University for their undergraduate Business courses only, subject to conditions which include WEPE/IELTS 6 overall with 6 in writing and minimum 5.5 in other areas.
We are also having ongoing discussions with several other institutions.
On completing the International Foundation Year, you will be well prepared for further academic study at the University of Wolverhampton (or another UK university which recognises the programme).
You will be familiar with key concepts and theories that will support you chosen subject, and confident in expressing and presenting your ideas.
You will be able to show clear references to sources of information used in your work, and use those sources to support your findings using appropriate conventions for academic audiences.
IC009T01UVD
Int Foundation Year in Arts
University Statement of Preparatory Studies
International Foundation Year in Arts
As an international applicant, the International Foundation Year at the University of Wolverhampton will give you a solid base to progress onto and study a selection of our degree programmes, subject to professional body requirements.
We will help you to understand the expectations and academic skills required to study successfully for a degree in the UK.
We offer two start dates for the International Foundation Year in either semester 1 or 2, with the course lasting an academic year.
You will study a mixture of subject-specific modules and more general modules that will expand your English language and learning skills ready for higher education.
You will gain a solid foundation in the key academic skills such as research and referencing that will support degree-level study.
The International Foundation Year:
introduces your chosen specialist subject
gives you a solid foundation in key academics skills like research and referencing that will support degree-level study
develops and improves your academic language skills
provides a choice of pathways based on your desired subject specialism
give you educational bridge to study an undergraduate degree of your choice at the University of Wolverhampton (subject to professional body requirements).
By studying the International Foundation Year in Art, you will develop your skills in your chosen subject specialism to a level that will allow you to begin a degree (subject to professional body requirements) at the University of Wolverhampton’s School of Art.
Upon completing the International Foundation Year, you may choose to continue your studies at other UK universities which recognise the programme, we have progression agreements with other UK universities provided you meet their conditions.
The International Academy is Accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.
Our dedicated staff provide expert support and tuition to help prepare you for your future study choices. The programme has a minimum of 12 weeks of teaching included.
All modules include a number of tutorial sessions either in small group sessions or one-to-one.
You will have access to extensive online facilities, as well as our learning centres/ libraries, allowing you to make the most of the resources available to you.
You can make the general modules relevant to you by choosing topics that relate to your chosen academic subject.
Typical modules include:
Getting Ahead as an International Student
Exploring an Academic Discipline
Language Skills – Grammar, Writing and Speaking
Within the School of Art typical modules include:
Introduction to Media and Materials (a core, compulsory module)
Teaching methods include lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Assessment methods include:
assessment on project work undertaken throughout the period
assessment of your ability to research and discuss a topic during seminars
a portfolio of written tasks
Loretta Ifeoma, Nigeria
“I feel more prepared now than ever for a university degree. I have gained all the necessary support to improve my academic writing style and I look forward to coming to class every day because the lecturers are very patient and understanding and the classes are interactive and motivating.”
Orgest Lika, Albania
“I am enjoying the International Foundation year because I am improving my language learning and communication skills and I have made lots of new friends.”
Haroun Jesulayomi, Nigeria
“The teaching has been great and I have enjoyed the teaching explanations by the lecturers.”
Tony Declan, Ghana
“I have enjoyed being able to interact with people from other cultures and the teachers are insightful and very supportive.”
On the International Foundation Year in Art, you will join our friendly community at Telford Innovation Campus. You will have some teaching in the historic Priorslee Hall, where our International Academy is based.
Telford Innovation Campus has social areas with comfy sofas, TVs and games consoles, table tennis and tea and coffee making facilities. It also has outdoor exercise equipment, sports field, and a floodlit hard court for football, basketball and tennis.
You will also be taught at our Wolverhampton City Campus, which has a wealth of facilities for students both on campus and in the city. Take a quick tour to see what’s available. And you can travel for free during term-time between the campuses by using the University’s shuttle bus service, which also stops in Telford Town Centre.
Wolverhampton School of Art comprises a team of academics/industry professionals, expert technicians and internationally recognised researchers. The Wolverhampton School of Art offers a range of courses from across the broad spectrum of art and design, all taught within the purpose-built nine storey George Wallis building.
The International Academy is based in the historic Priorslee Hall at the University’s Telford Innovation Campus in Shropshire. We offer a friendly place of welcome in safe, relaxed surroundings.
Telford Town Centre is nearby which has many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Telford Central railway station enables easy travel around the UK and a free shuttle bus provides regular transport to the other University of Wolverhampton campuses.
You will benefit from a range of expertise from various staff members at the Wolverhampton School of Art for your subject-specific learning and from the International Academy staff and department which is Accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.
The aim of this course is to allow you to progress onto a degree programme in your chosen subject at the University of Wolverhampton (or at another UK university which recognises the programme).
Most of our International Foundation Year students continue onto their chosen degree programmes at the University of Wolverhampton, but should you wish to progress to another University we have a progression agreement with Oxford Brookes University, provided you meet the following conditions:
Evidence of a competed High School Certificate with satisfactory results.
Successful completion of the Foundation Programme at the University of Wolverhampton with a minimum grade of 60/65% for most Oxford Brookes University undergraduate programmes. Oxford Brookes University may also require minimum marks on specific modules.
Fully completed UCAS application form, with an appropriate personal statement and good academic references from tutors.
Proof of English language proficiency. For most programmes this will be an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing. Law and Psychology require IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Reading and Writing.
We also have a progression agreement with Brighton University for their undergraduate Business courses only, subject to conditions which include WEPE/IELTS 6 overall with 6 in writing and minimum 5.5 in other areas.
We are also having ongoing discussions with several other institutions.
On completing the International Foundation Year, you will be well prepared for further academic study at the University of Wolverhampton (or another UK university which recognises the programme).
You will be familiar with key concepts and theories that will support you chosen subject, and confident in expressing and presenting your ideas.
You will be able to show clear references to sources of information used in your work, and use those sources to support your findings using appropriate conventions for academic audiences.
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Int Foundation Year Education Health and Wellbeing
University Statement of Preparatory Studies
International Foundation Year in Education, Health and Wellbeing
As an international applicant, the International Foundation Year at the University of Wolverhampton will give you a solid base to progress onto and study a selection of our degree programmes, subject to professional body requirements.
We will help you to understand the expectations and academic skills required to study successfully for a degree in the UK.
We offer two start dates for the International Foundation Year in either semester 1 or 2, with the course lasting an academic year.
You will study a mixture of subject-specific modules and more general modules that will expand your English language and learning skills ready for higher education.
You will gain a solid foundation in the key academic skills such as research and referencing that will support degree-level study.
The International Foundation Year:
introduces your chosen specialist subject
gives you a solid foundation in key academics skills like research and referencing that will support degree-level study
develops and improves your academic language skills
provides a choice of pathways based on your desired subject specialism
give you educational bridge to study an undergraduate degree of your choice at the University of Wolverhampton (subject to professional body requirements).
By studying the International Foundation Year in Education, Health and Wellbeing, you will develop your skills in your chosen subject specialism (with the exception of Pharmacy, Social Work, Nursing and Teaching), to a level that will allow you to begin a degree, subject to professional body requirements, disclosure and barring checks and individual course entry requirements at the University of Wolverhampton’s Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing.
Upon completing the International Foundation Year, you may choose to continue your studies at other UK universities which recognise the programme, we have progression agreements with other UK universities provided you meet their conditions.
The International Academy is Accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.
Our dedicated staff provide expert support and tuition to help prepare you for your future study choices. The programme has a minimum of 12 weeks of teaching included.
All modules include a number of tutorial sessions either in small group sessions or one-to-one.
You will have access to extensive online facilities, as well as our learning centres/ libraries, allowing you to make the most of the resources available to you.
You can make the general modules relevant to you by choosing topics that relate to your chosen academic subject.
Typical modules include:
Getting Ahead as an International Student
Exploring an Academic Discipline
Language Skills – Grammar, Writing and Speaking
Learning in a Digital Environment
Within the School of Education, Health and Wellbeing typical modules include:
The Human Body 3HL003
Health and Health Behaviours 3HL005
Teaching methods include lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Assessment methods include:
assessment on project work undertaken throughout the period
assessment of your ability to research and discuss a topic during seminars
a portfolio of written tasks
Teaching methods include lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Assessment methods include:
assessment on project work undertaken throughout the period
assessment of your ability to research and discuss a topic during seminars
a portfolio of written tasks
Loretta Ifeoma, Nigeria
“I feel more prepared now than ever for a university degree. I have gained all the necessary support to improve my academic writing style and I look forward to coming to class every day because the lecturers are very patient and understanding and the classes are interactive and motivating.”
Orgest Lika, Albania
“I am enjoying the International Foundation year because I am improving my language learning and communication skills and I have made lots of new friends.”
Haroun Jesulayomi, Nigeria
“The teaching has been great and I have enjoyed the teaching explanations by the lecturers.”
Tony Declan, Ghana
“I have enjoyed being able to interact with people from other cultures and the teachers are insightful and very supportive.”
Depending on whether you choose to study an education, health or wellbeing specialism, you will be taught at our Walsall Campus, and/or Wolverhampton City Campus.
Wolverhampton City Campus, has a wealth of facilities for students both on campus and in the city. Take a quick tour of Wolverhampton City Campus to see what’s available. And you can travel for free during term-time between the campuses by using the University’s shuttle bus service, which also stops in Telford Town Centre.
Walsall Campus is a self-contained campus, and being home to the Institute of Sport, contains some outstanding sports facilities, including the Sports Centre and swimming pool. It’s also home the British Judo’s prestigious Centre for Excellence. Take a tour to see what’s on campus.
The International Academy is based at Telford Innovation Campus which provides a friendly place of welcome in safe, relaxed surroundings. You may also have some teaching in the historic Priorslee Hall which has social areas with comfy sofas, TVs and games consoles, table tennis and tea and coffee making facilities. It also has outdoor exercise equipment, sports field, and a floodlit hard court for football, basketball and tennis.
You will benefit from a range of expertise from various members of staff from the Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing for your subject-specific learning and from the International Academy staff and department which is Accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.
The aim of this course is to allow successful candidates to progress into a degree programme in their chosen subject at the University of Wolverhampton [or at another UK University which recognises the programme] which will serve to enhance their employment opportunities in the future.
We are very pleased that most International Foundation Year students stay with us to continue onto their chosen degree programmes but should you wish to progress to another University we have a progression agreement with Oxford Brookes University, provided you meet the following conditions:
Evidence of a competed High School Certificate with satisfactory results.
Successful completion of the Foundation Programme at the University of Wolverhampton with a minimum grade of 60/65% for most Oxford Brookes University undergraduate programmes. Oxford Brookes University may also require minimum marks on specific modules.
Fully completed UCAS application form, with an appropriate personal statement and good academic references from tutors.
Proof of English language proficiency. For most programmes this will be an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing. Law and Psychology require IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Reading and Writing.
We also have a Progression Agreement with the University of Brighton, for their Undergraduate Business courses only, subject to conditions which include WEPE/IELTS 6 overall with 6 in writing and minimum 5.5 in other areas.
We are also having ongoing discussions with several other institutions.
The aim of this course is to allow you to progress onto a degree programme in your chosen subject at the University of Wolverhampton (or at another UK university which recognises the programme).
Most of our International Foundation Year students continue onto their chosen degree programmes at the University of Wolverhampton, but should you wish to progress to another University we have a progression agreement with Oxford Brookes University, provided you meet the following conditions:
Evidence of a competed High School Certificate with satisfactory results.
Successful completion of the Foundation Programme at the University of Wolverhampton with a minimum grade of 60/65% for most Oxford Brookes University undergraduate programmes. Oxford Brookes University may also require minimum marks on specific modules.
Fully completed UCAS application form, with an appropriate personal statement and good academic references from tutors.
Proof of English language proficiency. For most programmes this will be an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing. Law and Psychology require IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Reading and Writing.
We also have a progression agreement with the University of Brighton for their undergraduate Business courses only, subject to conditions which include WEPE/IELTS 6 overall with 6 in writing and minimum 5.5 in other areas.
We are also having ongoing discussions with several other institutions.
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Professional Policing
BA (Hons)
Professional Policing
Our BA (Hons) Professional Policing degree provides education for those looking to pursue a career in police work. The course not only covers relevant topics in policing, but also provides an insight into the criminal justice system. This makes the degree perfect for those wanting to kick-start their career in policing.
The BA (Hons) Professional Policing degree has been designed to meet the needs of the police education qualification framework (PEQF) and is fully licensed by the College of Policing, the professional body of the police service. There are four entry routes into the police service, developed by the College of Policing, one of them is by finishing our degree in Professional Policing, which equips our students with the necessary knowledge and understanding to deal with the challenges and exciting obstacles that modern policing has to offer.
The BA (Hons) Professional Policing programme has been crafted to meet the educational needs of students who wish to embark on a career in the police service. This policing degree will also be useful for those wishing to work in other related areas. Some of these areas include the National Crime Agency, probation service, military police, private security industry, civil service, local authority, banking, and similar organisations where investigative or relevant legal knowledge is required.
As well as the industry-relevant skills that a policing degree will provide, students will also be able to develop other important skills that are of great interest to future employers. These include the ability to present a strong argument, IT expertise, research skills, analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in teams.
The national curriculum for the new ‘pre-join’ professional policing route (as prescribed by the College of Policing, which is the professional body for policing) is professionally transformative, in that there is comprehensive, modern, and up-to date coverage of the knowledge, skills, and professional approaches that have been identified as being critical to the 21st century policing role of the constable.
These include, but are not limited to:
evidence-based policing
decision-making and discretion
criminology and crime prevention
pro-active approaches to vulnerability risk and public protection
Students will learn about a number of the five principle policing practice areas: responding to emergencies, assisting communities, policing the roads, information and intelligence, as well as investigation. Through both practical and classroom-based activities, students will conduct exercises to apply their knowledge.
Becoming immersed in the role of a police constable, the policing degree will cover a number of contemporary policing issues, including digital policing (cybercrime), terrorism, public protection, and much more. Not only studying the modern day involvements of a police constable, students will also learn the origins of the constable and how historical police events have made modern policing what it is today. Students will become acquainted with the procedures involved with major and uncertain crimes as well as the intricacies of road policing, law enforcement, and serious and organised crimes.
Whilst studying law enforcement procedures and acquiring a comprehensive knowledge of police power, students will learn investigative capabilities such as how to interrogate suspects and witnesses. Importantly, students will learn the value of police accountability throughout the course, and how to incorporate this behaviour into professional policing.
A student's final year will provide them with the opportunity to use their critical thinking, research, and academic writing skills to explore an area of policing of their choice.
The University of Wolverhampton BA (Hons) Professional Policing degree is a new degree that is based on the 10 years of experience we have providing policing education. Delivered by academic staff with operational backgrounds in policing, we draw on a range of specialist practitioners to enhance the student experience.
Operational police officers may attend the University to give students an opportunity to relate what they’ve learnt in class to understanding real life scenarios. Previous student experiences have included visits to courts, the Midland Regional Tactical Training Centre, Birmingham Airport, and local police stations.
Although many students studying this course will be wanting to become a police constable upon completion, it is important to reiterate that this policing degree does not guarantee employment as a police officer.
Police services in England and Wales each have their own recruitment process and terms for selection, with entry requirements varying from each service. It’s important to check your eligibility through the police service website, which will assist you in deciding to undertake the BA (Hons) Professional Policing course or to pursue a policing career.
The BA (Hons) Professional Policing course opens up a lot of career opportunities, not limited to the police force. Others careers could include:
The National Crime Agency
Probation service
Military police
Private security industry
Civil service
Local authority
Banking and similar organisations where investigative or practical legal knowledge is required
In the wider educational context, the professional benefits of BA (Hons) Professional Policing programme extend well beyond the confines of the curriculum itself, embracing the higher-level skills that a degree-based educational approach can import to the profession of policing. Those learners who have successfully completed the BA (Hons) Professional Policing degree, and who progress to become police constables, will contribute to the policing profession by being capable problem-solvers, communicators, negotiators and leaders, as well as being increasingly socially and emotionally intelligent individuals in the performance of their professional role
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International Academy Exam Preparation (Short)
Wolverhampton English Proficiency Examination
International Academy Exam Preparation (Short)
English as a Foreign Language
This is course is designed for students whose first language is not English, and who already have IELTS 5.5 or equivalent, to able to reach an equivalent of IELTS 6.0 (CEFR B2) and to take additional intensive preparation for the Wolverhampton English Proficiency Exam in order to achieve a 6.5 required for entry to certain degrees.
The course also introduces international students to the learning context in the UK and to the academic skills necessary for study in Higher Education.
This is an intensive English language course taught by qualified and experienced teachers of English for Academic Purposes. The International Academy is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK and our intensive programme focuses on enabling the students to achieve their aim of progressing to a degree at the University of Wolverhampton. Regular one-to-one tutorials and practice assessments allow students to see how they are progressing and seek advice from our experienced staff.
This course, in addition to preparing students to receive the Presessional Award, prepares those students who need the higher requirement of 6.5 to take the Wolverhampton English Proficiency Exam.
Listening:
understanding authentic spoken material in a variety of media and styles including lectures, seminars and academic discussions; taking notes and summarising; becoming familiar with different accents and speaking styles including those of classmates.
Writing: developing academic voice, expressing and supporting opinions; presenting, developing drafting, editing and error correction skills; developing academic referencing skills.
Reading: examining in detail academic and other texts; developing strategies for deriving meaning and understanding from complex texts.
Speaking: speaking at length in academic contexts; taking part in discussions and seminars.
Critical skills: Finding and evaluating a range of academic sources.
In the final Study Block of this course, students undertake an intensive week of WEPE preparation ( 20 hours) and an additional 5 hours per week in the final week (40 hours in total).
You will have one to one tutorials with your academic tutor to discuss your progress. Lecturers will make regular use of the VLE (Canvas) where you can access summaries of classes, homework and consolidatory materials according to your needs.
You will receive 40 hours of tuition dedicated to preparing for the Wolverhampton English Proficiency Exam in order to obtain a 6.5. This exam is external to the module assessments.
Any students completing the programme and returning to their home country will have a strong command of English, and in addition will possess a good level of competence in analytical skills, pair and group work as well as experience of working in a multi -national context. These represent important transferable skills when seeking employment as well as in the HE context or when setting up a business independently.
Communicate with accuracy, fluency and range, increasing their ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Respond appropriately and effectively , both orally and in written form, on a range of academic and non-academic topics to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Comprehend both gist and specific detail in a range of academic and non-academic written and oral texts (eg academic lectures, articles, seminars etc) to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Research and evaluate a range of academic sources in English, gaining an understanding of the academic contexts relevant to degree study at a UK University.
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Professional Policing with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Professional Policing with Foundation Year
The PEQF (Policing Education Qualifications Framework) is a new, professional framework for the training of police officers and staff. As of 1st January 2020 successful appointment as a police officer in any one of the 43 Police Forces in England and Wales will be dependent upon the completion of a professional educational qualification. The College of Policing, as the professional body of the police service, have developed three new entry routes into the police service. One of these routes is by completion of a Pre-Join degree, whereby students will study a three year degree in professional policing which will equip them to deal with the exciting challenges modern policing has to offer.
The BA(Hons) Professional Policing programme has been designed, primarily, to meet the learning needs of students who wish to embark on a career in the police service (police and police staff) but will also be useful for those wishing to work in other related areas, for example; National Crime Agency, probation service, military police, private security industry, civil service, local authority, banking and similar organisations where investigative or practical legal knowledge are required.
As well as subject specific skills students will have the opportunity to develop key transferable skills that are highly valued by employers in the graduate job market, including the ability to present and develop a cohesive argument, IT skills, research and problem-solving skills, communication skills and working as part of a team.
The national curriculum for the new ‘Pre-Join’ Professional Policing route into policing (as prescribed by the College of Policing as the professional body for policing) is professionally transformative, in that there is comprehensive, modern and up-to date coverage of areas of knowledge, skills and professional approaches that have been identified as critical to the 21st century policing role of the constable. These include (but are not limited to): evidence-based policing; decision-making and discretion; criminology and crime prevention; pro-active approaches to vulnerability, risk and public protection.
Students will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of the five principle policing practice areas namely response policing, policing communities, policing the roads, information and intelligence and conducting investigations. Students will demonstrate their understanding by engaging in both practical and classroom based scenarios.
The programme has modules covering many interesting and contemporary policing issues such as digital policing (cybercrime), terrorism and public protection concerns. Students will become immersed in the role of a police constable, understanding the origins of the constable and how historical high profile police matters have shaped modern day policing. As well as gaining a comprehensive knowledge of police powers and procedures students will develop investigative skills including how to interview witnesses and suspects. The concept of police accountability will feature strongly throughout the course, and how that links with the standards of police professional behaviour.
Students will gain an insight into how police respond to major and critical incidents as well as understanding the complexities surrounding road policing and serious and organised crime.
During their final year students will be able to use the critical thinking, research and academic writing skills they have developed in order to explore an area of policing of interest to them.
The BA (Hons) Professional Policing delivered at the University of Wolverhampton is the latest development in our long history of providing Policing Education in the region. This new degree builds on the 10 years of experience we have in providing police education. The course is delivered by staff with strong academic and operational backgrounds in Policing and we draw on a range of specialist practitioners to enhance the student experience.
Where possible operational police officers attend the University to give the students an opportunity to relate their classroom based knowledge and understanding to real life cases.
Previous student experiences have included visits to courts, the Midland Regional Tactical Training Centre, Birmingham Airport and local police stations.
Many students who undertake this degree will be aiming to join the police service as a Police Constable but it is important to emphasize to applicants and students that completion of this degree does not guarantee employment as a police officer or police staff.
Every police service in England and Wales sets its own recruitment process and selection policy and entry requirements vary from service to service. Candidates are advised to check their eligibility against the police service website, this may assist you in deciding whether to undertake the BA (Hons) Professional Policing course and/or pursue a career in policing.
However the BA (Hons) Professional Policing course does not limit graduates to a career with the police service. Other careers could include working in; the National Crime Agency, probation service, military police, private security industry, civil service, local authority, banking and similar organisations where investigative or practical legal knowledge are required.
In the wider educational context, the professional benefits of BA (Hons) Professional Policing programme extend well beyond the confines of the curriculum itself, embracing the higher-level skills that a degree-based educational approach can import to the profession of policing. Those learners who have successfully completed the BA (Hons) Professional Policing degree, and who progress to become police constables, will contribute to the policing profession by being capable problem-solvers, communicators, negotiators and leaders, as well as being increasingly socially and emotionally intelligent individuals in the performance of their professional role.
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Human Resource Management
MA
Human Resource Management (Top up)
Human resources
This top-up course is aimed at those who hold the postgraduate diploma in Human Resource Management and wish to further progress to a professional level. It will help you to achieve your career goals.
You will undertake an independent research project of your choice, supported by an academic supervisor, who will enable you to complete this worthwhile Masters in Human Resource Management (top up).
The course will assist you to make a strategic contribution to any organisation; it will also advance your career allowing you to successfully compete for higher level posts within the field of HR.
Our business school holds devolved status from the CIPD and was given after ten years of student performance above the national average in all areas.
The CIPD is world renowned for developing the standards for the HR profession, and for anyone wishing to pursue or further their career within the field of HR it is essential that a CIPD postgraduate qualification is obtained, giving membership to the professional body. A masters level qualification enhances those skills gained through the completion of a CIPD postgraduate qualification.
International, national and local recruitment to the field of HR is growing and as such competition for employment is high.
1. Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at masters level.
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Business Management with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Business Management with Foundation Year
Business and management
The Foundation Year (level 3) is designed to equip applicants who do not have the required qualifications to enter directly onto level 4, with a robust toolkit of the academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in Higher Education and also with an understanding of, and insight to, the business discipline.
Successful completion of the Foundation Year will allow progression onto level 4 of BA (Hons) Business Management or any degree in the Business School portfolio.
As a student on the BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year course you will study a foundation year comprising level 3 modules, after which successful completion will allow you to progress onto the three year degree programme. Whilst the programme can be completed in 4 years, the current provision entitles you to claim up to 5 years' funding from Student Finance England. Successful completion of the foundation year would also allow you to transfer onto the first year of any other Business degree course but please note, that should you choose to transfer course, this would reduce the amount of funding that you can claim to 4 years under the current funding provisions (i.e. the duration of study only).
This course is designed for students wishing to embark on a professional career in business and management. It will help you develop analysis and evaluation skills which can be applied to real-world situations. You will develop your knowledge and understanding of the various functional areas of business, including management, marketing, human resources, finance and operations management within a global context. You will also be equipped with the skills required to be successful in business, such as entrepreneurship, digital literacy, collaborative working and communication skills.
Having completed this course, you will be able to effectively apply a range of management and business theories and practices in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner.
All students have the opportunity to take an optional placement year which provides valuable workplace experience and significantly improves your employability on graduation. In addition, during your studies you will have the opportunity to meet with business practitioners through guest lectures and other special events.
The course offers you the option of specialising in your final year by opting for a bracketed award in one of the following areas: Economics, Enterprise, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing and Sport,
This degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in more specialist areas.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships - You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
On completing the course, you will be equipped with the background for a wide variety of positions in business. You will have developed skills and background knowledge needed for a wide variety of business areas, and learnt the fundamentals of the various functional areas of business, including management, marketing, human resources, finance, and operations and management systems. While many of these careers are open to graduates in any subject, some employers may specify, or give preference to, graduates in business-related subjects. A career in business is varied and can involve the functions such as management and marketing and there is an increasing need for business management skills in government, international commerce, health care, and non-profit organisations. Careers as entry-level manager, Human Resources specialist, Assistant Product Manager, Business Analyst, Market Researcher are some of the possibilities.
Students may decide to continue their studies at Master’s level.
By the end of the BA (Hons) Business Management (with Foundation Year) award, you will be able to:
1. Develop and apply research, writing, numerical, digital and personal skills within a business context.
2. Develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts and principles to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
3. Apply relevant transferable skills to a career in business and management e.g. project management, communication skills, working in teams, research, utilising appropriate technologies and critically reflect on the effectiveness of your own skills and knowledge.
4. Examine contemporary and strategic issues through the application of relevant analytical concepts, models and theories.
5. Evaluate and demonstrate an informed understanding of ethicial responsibilities contributing to your professional values and your role in organisations and society in the 21st Century
6. Critically appraise relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different business scenarios.
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Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills PLUS: 12
Undergraduate Credit
Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills PLUS: 12
English as a Foreign Language
This course is designed for students whose first language is not English, and who already have IELTS 5.0 or equivalent, to able to reach an equivalent of IELTS 6.0 (CEFR B2) and to take additional intensive preparation for the Wolverhampton English Proficiency Exam in order to achieve a 6.5 required for entry to certain degrees.
The course also introduces international students to the learning context in the UK and to the academic skills necessary for study in Higher Education.
This is an intensive English language course taught by qualified and experienced teachers of English for Academic Purposes. The International Academy is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK and our intensive programme focuses on enabling the students to achieve their aim of progressing to a degree at the University of Wolverhampton. Regular one-to-one tutorials and practice assessments allow students to see how they are progressing and seek advice from our experienced staff.
This course, in addition to preparing students to receive the Presessional Award, prepares those students who need the higher requirement of 6.5 to take the Wolverhampton English Proficiency Exam
Listening:
understanding authentic spoken material in a variety of media and styles including lectures, seminars and academic discussions; taking notes and summarising; becoming familiar with different accents and speaking styles including those of classmates.
Writing: developing academic voice, expressing and supporting opinions; presenting, developing drafting, editing and error correction skills; developing academic referencing skills.
Reading: examining in detail academic and other texts; developing strategies for deriving meaning and understanding from complex texts.
Speaking: speaking at length in academic contexts; taking part in discussions and seminars.
Critical skills: Finding and evaluating a range of academic sources.
Formative assessment: each of the four elements (reading, writing, listening and speaking) will be assessed at regular intervals in order to give a progress report and tutorial.
In the final Study Block of this course, students undertake an intensive week of WEPE preparation ( 20 hours) and an additional 5 hours per week in the final week (40 hours in total).
Course Specific Support
You will have regular one to one tutorials with your academic tutor to discuss your progress. Lecturers will make regular use of the VLE (Canvas) where you can access summaries of classes, homework and consolidatory materials according to your needs.
At mid-point, there will be formative assessments which will be used for a progress report and a one-one tutorial with your tutors.
You will receive 40 hours of tuition dedicated to preparing for the Wolverhampton English Proficiency Exam in order to obtain a 6.5. This exam is external to the module assessments.
The International Academy is based in the historic Priorslee Hall at the University’s Telford Innovation Campus in Shropshire. We offer a friendly place of welcome in safe, relaxed surroundings with social areas, outdoor exercise equipment, a sports field, and floodlit hard court for football, basketball and tennis.
Telford Town Centre is nearby which has many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Telford Central railway station enables easy travel around the UK and a free shuttle bus provides regular transport to the other University of Wolverhampton campuses.
Any students completing the programme and returning to their home country will have a strong command of English, and in addition will possess a good level of competence in analytical skills, pair and group work as well as experience of working in a multi -national context. These represent important transferable skills when seeking employment as well as in the HE context or when setting up a business independently.
Communicate with accuracy, fluency and range, increasing their ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Respond appropriately and effectively , both orally and in written form, on a range of academic and non-academic topics to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Comprehend both gist and specific detail in a range of academic and non-academic written and oral texts (eg academic lectures, articles, seminars etc) to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Research and evaluate a range of academic sources in English, gaining an understanding of the academic contexts relevant to degree study at a UK University.
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Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills PLUS 17
Undergraduate Credit
Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills PLUS 17
English as a Foreign Language
This course is designed for students whose first language is not English, and who already have IELTS 4.5 or equivalent, to able to reach an equivalent of IELTS 6.0 (CEFR B2) and to take additional intensive preparation for the Wolverhampton English Proficiency Exam in order to achieve a 6.5 required for entry to certain degrees.
The course also introduces international students to the learning context in the UK and to the academic skills necessary for study in Higher Education.
This is an intensive English language course taught by qualified and experienced teachers of English for Academic Purposes. The International Academy is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK and our intensive programme focuses on enabling the students to achieve their aim of progressing to a degree at the University of Wolverhampton. Regular one-to-one tutorials and practice assessments allow students to see how they are progressing and seek advice from our experienced staff.
This course, in addition to preparing students to receive the Presessional Award, prepares those students who need the higher requirement of 6.5 to take the Wolverhampton English Proficiency Exam.
Listening:
understanding authentic spoken material in a variety of media and styles including lectures, seminars and academic discussions; taking notes and summarising; becoming familiar with different accents and speaking styles including those of classmates.
Writing: developing academic voice, expressing and supporting opinions; presenting, developing drafting, editing and error correction skills; developing academic referencing skills.
Reading: examining in detail academic and other texts; developing strategies for deriving meaning and understanding from complex texts.
Speaking: speaking at length in academic contexts; taking part in discussions and seminars.
Critical skills: Finding and evaluating a range of academic sources.
Formative assessment: each of the four elements (reading, writing, listening and speaking) will be assessed at regular intervals in order to give a progress report and tutorial.
In the final Study Block of this course, students undertake an intensive week of WEPE preparation ( 20 hours) and an additional 5 hours per week in the final week (40 hours in total).
Course Specific Support
You will have regular one to one tutorials with your academic tutor to discuss your progress. Lecturers will make regular use of the VLE (Canvas) where you can access summaries of classes, homework and consolidatory materials according to your needs.
At regular intervals, there will be formative assessments which will be used for a progress report and a one-one tutorial with your tutors.
You will receive 40 hours of tuition dedicated to preparing for the Wolverhampton English Proficiency Exam in order to obtain a 6.5. This exam is external to the module assessments.
The International Academy is based in the historic Priorslee Hall at the University’s Telford Innovation Campus in Shropshire. We offer a friendly place of welcome in safe, relaxed surroundings.
Telford Town Centre is nearby which has many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Telford Central railway station enables easy travel around the UK and a free shuttle bus provides regular transport to the other University of Wolverhampton campuses.
Any students completing the programme and returning to their home country will have a strong command of English, and in addition will possess a good level of competence in analytical skills, pair and group work as well as experience of working in a multi -national context. These represent important transferable skills when seeking employment as well as in the HE context or when setting up a business independently.
Communicate with accuracy, fluency and range, increasing their ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Respond appropriately and effectively , both orally and in written form, on a range of academic and non-academic topics to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Comprehend both gist and specific detail in a range of academic and non-academic written and oral texts (eg academic lectures, articles, seminars etc) to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Research and evaluate a range of academic sources in English, gaining an understanding of the academic contexts relevant to degree study at a UK University.
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Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills PLUS: 22
Undergraduate Credit
Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills PLUS: 22
English as a Foreign Language
This course is designed for students whose first language is not English, and who already have IELTS 4.0 or equivalent, to able to reach an equivalent of IELTS 6.0 (CEFR B2) and to take additional intensive preparation for the Wolverhampton English Proficiency Exam in order to achieve a 6.5 required for entry to certain degrees.
The course also introduces international students to the learning context in the UK and to the academic skills necessary for study in Higher Education.
This is an intensive English language course taught by qualified and experienced teachers of English for Academic Purposes. The International Academy is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK and our intensive programme focuses on enabling the students to achieve their aim of progressing to a degree at the University of Wolverhampton. Regular one-to-one tutorials and practice assessments allow students to see how they are progressing and seek advice from our experienced staff.
This course, in addition to preparing students to receive the Presessional Award, prepares those students who need the higher requirement of 6.5 to take the Wolverhampton English Proficiency Exam.
Listening:
understanding authentic spoken material in a variety of media and styles including lectures, seminars and academic discussions; taking notes and summarising; becoming familiar with different accents and speaking styles including those of classmates.
Writing: developing academic voice, expressing and supporting opinions; presenting, developing drafting, editing and error correction skills; developing academic referencing skills.
Reading: examining in detail academic and other texts; developing strategies for deriving meaning and understanding from complex texts.
Speaking: speaking at length in academic contexts; taking part in discussions and seminars.
Critical skills: Finding and evaluating a range of academic sources.
Formative assessment: each of the four elements (reading, writing, listening and speaking) will be assessed at regular intervals in order to give a progress report and tutorial.
In the final Study Block of this course, students undertake an intensive week of WEPE preparation ( 20 hours) and an additional 5 hours per week in the final week (40 hours in total).
Course Specific Support
You will have regular one to one tutorials with your academic tutor to discuss your progress. Lecturers will make regular use of the VLE (Canvas) where you can access summaries of classes, homework and consolidatory materials according to your needs.
At regular intervals, there will be formative assessments which will be used for a progress report and a one-one tutorial with your tutors.
You will receive 40 hours of tuition dedicated to preparing for the Wolverhampton English Proficiency Exam in order to obtain a 6.5. This exam is external to the module assessments.
The International Academy is based in the historic Priorslee Hall at the University’s Telford Innovation Campus in Shropshire. We offer a friendly place of welcome in safe, relaxed surroundings.
Telford Town Centre is nearby which has many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Telford Central railway station enables easy travel around the UK and a free shuttle bus provides regular transport to the other University of Wolverhampton campuses.
Any students completing the programme and returning to their home country will have a strong command of English, and in addition will possess a good level of competence in analytical skills, pair and group work as well as experience of working in a multi -national context. These represent important transferable skills when seeking employment as well as in the HE context or when setting up a business independently.
Communicate with accuracy, fluency and range, increasing their ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Respond appropriately and effectively , both orally and in written form, on a range of academic and non-academic topics to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Comprehend both gist and specific detail in a range of academic and non-academic written and oral texts (eg academic lectures, articles, seminars etc) to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Research and evaluate a range of academic sources in English, gaining an understanding of the academic contexts relevant to degree study at a UK University.
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Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills PLUS: 7
Undergraduate Credit
Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills PLUS: 7
This is course is designed for students whose first language is not English, and who already have IELTS 5.5 or equivalent, to able to reach an equivalent of IELTS 6.0 (CEFR B2) and to take additional intensive preparation for the Wolverhampton English Proficiency Exam in order to achieve a 6.5 required for entry to certain degrees.
The course also introduces international students to the learning context in the UK and to the academic skills necessary for study in Higher Education.
This is an intensive English language course taught by qualified and experienced teachers of English for Academic Purposes. The International Academy is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK and our intensive programme focuses on enabling the students to achieve their aim of progressing to a degree at the University of Wolverhampton. Regular one-to-one tutorials and practice assessments allow students to see how they are progressing and seek advice from our experienced staff.
This course, in addition to preparing students to receive the Presessional Award, prepares those students who need the higher requirement of 6.5 to take the Wolverhampton English Proficiency Exam.
Listening: understanding authentic spoken material in a variety of media and styles including lectures, seminars and academic discussions; taking notes and summarising; becoming familiar with different accents and speaking styles including those of classmates.
Writing: developing academic voice, expressing and supporting opinions; presenting, developing drafting, editing and error correction skills; developing academic referencing skills.
Reading: examining in detail academic and other texts; developing strategies for deriving meaning and understanding from complex texts.
Speaking: speaking at length in academic contexts; taking part in discussions and seminars.
Critical skills: Finding and evaluating a range of academic sources.
In the final Study Block of this course, students undertake an intensive week of WEPE preparation ( 20 hours) and an additional 5 hours per week in the final week (40 hours in total).
You will have one to one tutorials with your academic tutor to discuss your progress. Lecturers will make regular use of the VLE (Canvas) where you can access summaries of classes, homework and consolidatory materials according to your needs.
You will receive 40 hours of tuition dedicated to preparing for the Wolverhampton English Proficiency Exam in order to obtain a 6.5. This exam is external to the module assessments.
Any students completing the programme and returning to their home country will have a strong command of English, and in addition will possess a good level of competence in analytical skills, pair and group work as well as experience of working in a multi -national context. These represent important transferable skills when seeking employment as well as in the HE context or when setting up a business independently.
Communicate with accuracy, fluency and range, increasing their ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Respond appropriately and effectively , both orally and in written form, on a range of academic and non-academic topics to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Comprehend both gist and specific detail in a range of academic and non-academic written and oral texts (eg academic lectures, articles, seminars etc) to a level commensurate with B2 (CEFR)
Research and evaluate a range of academic sources in English, gaining an understanding of the academic contexts relevant to degree study at a UK University.
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Accounting and Law
BA (Hons)
Accounting and Law
Accounting, Finance and Economics, Law
The BA (Hons) Accounting and Law degree course aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of law and accountancy including the legal aspects of accountancy and accounting theories and their strategic applications to firms and organisations operating within a changing global environment. Students will demonstrate progression throughout their course of study to develop the ability to apply knowledge to problem situations and provide solutions to unresolved debates demonstrated over a wide number of issues within law and accountancy and allied areas.
Through use of a wide range of concepts, approaches and learning techniques the course intends to equip students with a range of personal, intellectual and numerical skills in preparation for a career in accountancy management with added legal knowledge to enhance their abilities within this chosen area of employment.
The legal skills studied within the first year of this couourse provides preparation for the further study of modules throughout the course. Pastoral support for students is an area of pride for the School of Alw with regular mentoring and support from expert tutors and staff.
There is a supportive culture with a large team of academic and student support staff to provide excellent pastoral care together with a welcoming academic environment, lecture rooms and facilities. Our teaching is research-led ensuring that students’ learning is focused on the latest debates in policy and practice in the subject areas being studied.
The BA (Hons) Accounting and Law degree course aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of law and accountancy, including the legal aspects of accountancy and accounting theories together with their strategic applications to firms and organisations operating within a changing global environment.
Throughout the course you will demonstrate and develop the ability to apply knowledge to problem situations and provide solutions to unresolved debates demonstrated over a wide number of issues within law, accountancy and allied areas. Through use of a wide range of concepts, approaches and learning techniques the course intends to equip you with a range of personal, intellectual and numerical skills in preparation for a career in accountancy management with added legal knowledge to enhance their abilities within this chosen area of employment.
Facilities
The School is based in the University's contemporary Mary Seacole Building (MH) and benefits from a range of specialist facilities to help you study.
Our large lecture theatre and all of our teaching rooms are equipped with high-tech audio visual equipment, giving you a comfortable and stimulating environment in which to learn. You can also enjoy our dedicated social learning space. Find out more.
We pride ourselves on our supportive culture with a large team of support staff to provide excellent pastoral care and support with a welcoming academic environment in which to undertake your degree.
“There are many good points about the courses including the excellent teaching, the support provided by staff and the international mix of students. The facilities are also very good especially the Learning Centres.”
“During my time as a student I enjoyed being a member of the Student Law Society, attending debates and the annual ball as well as taking part in the Mooting. I also enjoyed the speakers that visited eg, David Blunkett and Judge Michael Fysch QC.” Steven Gallagher, LLB(Hons); LLM; Barrister, now working in City University Hong Kong
“While studying here in the city of Wolverhampton I found the location to be brilliant – being in the City Centre, public transport was easily accessible, especially coming from Birmingham every day.”
In the recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) the School's average ranking was the joint highest ranking of all new universities within the Region with 65% of law staff ranked at an international level or above. It was also rated as 'Excellent' for Business and Management studies in the Sunday Times University Guide in 2007. Throughout your time spent studying for a BA (Hons) Accounting and Law you will undertake lectures, seminars, workshops, use on-line learning facilities and other forms of technology-supported learning to gain knowledge of the legal and accounting systems, familiarity with legal and financial institutions and procedures, and gain an understanding of the principles and values in a range of topics.
You should be able to apply knowledge to problem situations and demonstrate the ability to provide solutions; be able to evaluate law and accounting and accountancy procedures both independently and in relation to other perspectives. Through learned research techniques you will be able to identify and use primary sources and journals relevant to topics under study and be able to act independently in planning and managing tasks and demonstrate proficiency in the use of ICT and technology supported learning.
The nature of the degree means that graduates may enter a range of occupations including: Management, International Finance, Marketing, Police, Trading Standards, Health & Safety, Personnel, Accountant, Local Authority, Civil Service etc., as well as the traditional legal professions of Barrister or Solicitor (following further courses of study namely the Graduate Diploma in Law/Common Professional Examination prior to undertaking the Legal Practice Course or Bar Professional Training Course).
As well as the list above, you could also consider careers in banking, finance, insurance or work in public and private sector management.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of the contexts in which accountancy operates including the legal, ethical, social and natural environment, together with accounting concepts, principles, and accountancy practices.
Demonstrate skills in recording accounting transactions using a range of data including the ability to critically analyse contemporary theories and empirical evidence drawing reasoned conclusions.
Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts, principles, theories and procedures of Accounting and the fundamental doctrines, sources and principles which underpin the Law of England and Wales and how it relates to ethics and the concept of justice and the institutions within which the law is administered and how Law is made and developed.
Apply knowledge to problem situations and demonstrate the ability to provide solutions to unresolved issues over a wide number of legal and accounting issues and communicate these conclusions effectively.
Demonstrate a range of accountancy and legally-focused skills including the ability to locate, record and summarise information including reflection on one’s own learning; knowledge of accounting and legal rules and effective communication of this information.
Act independently in planning and managing tasks with limited guidance in areas which they have been studied; presentation of information including quantitative and qualitative data and other numerical data (where relevant) with analysis in a form appropriate to the intended audience.
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Business Administration (MBA)
MBA
Master of Business Administration
Business and management
The MBA is an internationally recognised postgraduate general business qualification for managers who wish to expand and develop their skills and knowledge. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility.
The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in one academic year and part time in two years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem-solving and organising and managing projects.
In today’s highly dynamic global environment, a complexity of factors, including technology, enterprise and innovation, have a significant impact on business systems and functions. With this in mind, full -time MBA students on the standard mode of delivery (i.e. classroom study and blended learning out of classroom activities) will join with peers from other postgraduate courses offered by University of Wolverhampton Business School.
Armed Forces personnel, Veterans and Reservists
Students will be eligible for a Post Graduate Certificate Master of Business Administration after completing their first year of study. Students who complete the whole course will be eligible for the full award.
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Staff and students explain the benefits of studying for an MBA at Wolverhampton
“The MBA provided me with the foundation I needed to run a business. Six years later, rarely a week goes by without me referencing it in some way.”
Simon, Managing Director
MBA graduate
The MBA is a programme that is internationally recognised as being at the forefront of management education. It has high quality blended learning support and has access to excellent learning facilities. Students will be able to use prior experience and certificated learning to gain credits against the programme. From the evidence provided, the MBA at the University of Wolverhampton, maps to a CMI L7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.
CMI Units: 7003V2, 7005V2, 7006V2, 7008V2, 7009V2, 7011V2, 7012V2 and 7013V2 equating to a total 62 credits.
Successful completion of the MBA provides a much sought-after academic qualification, which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The programme provides the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically analyse the use of the key functional areas of marketing, HR, finance, accounting and operations management in support of wider organisational activity.
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change and transformation.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact on business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches. gement at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at masters level.
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History
MA
History of Britain and the First World War
History politics and war studies
The centenary of the outbreak of the First World War has seen interest in the Great War reach unprecedented heights, and the University of Wolverhampton is very pleased to announce a new Part Time Masters programme exploring the History of Britain and the First World War.
This is an exciting new programme delivered by a truly world-class team of scholars. Led by Professor Gary Sheffield, it includes Professor Stephen Badsey and Dr Spencer Jones, Professor Peter Simkins, Dr John Bourne, Professor John Buckley and Dr Laura Ugolini. This is the strongest cluster of scholars specialising in the military history of the First World War to be found in any conventional UK university, and the team will be supported by a number of prestigious guest speakers. A particular strength of the programme is the quality of the teaching.
University of Wolverhampton's cluster of First World War historians have excellent links within the wider historical community at home and overseas. Links with the military are very strong.
Learning and teaching takes place through a mixture of lectures, seminars, and student presentations. You are only required to be physically present in Wolverhampton for Saturday Schools. These are held once a month during per term-time; there are a total of nine Saturday Schools in Year 1, and seven in Year 2. You will also complete a dissertation, a piece of original research chosen in consultation with the Programme Leader, which will individually supervised by a specialist tutor in your subject area. Assessment is carried out through a series of essays: there are no examinations.
University of Wolverhampton's cluster of First World War historians have excellent links within the wider historical community at home and overseas. Links with the military are very strong. The emphasis of the programme is on the military and political history of Britain and the British Empire in the 1914-18 war.
Members of the team:
Professor Gary Sheffield is one of the UK’s highest profile scholars of the First World War. He has published extensively in the field, including 'Forgotten Victory: The First World War – Myths and Realities' (2001), and 'The Chief: Douglas Haig and the British Army' (2011). Sheffield regularly appears on television and radio, writes in the national press. He is President of the International Guild of Battlefield Guides and a Vice-President of the Western Front Association and is advising the government and the Army on their respective commemorative programmes.
Professor Stephen Badsey is one of the world's leading military historians of the First World War, and is a particular authority on propaganda in 1914-18. His publications include 'Doctrine and Reform in the British Cavalry 1880-1918' (2008) and 'The British Army in Battle and Its Image 1914-18' (2009). He has made over 50 media appearances, and acted as a consultant to numerous TV programmes.
Professor Peter Simkins MBE is an extremely well-respected historian with an international reputation for excellence. Formerly Senior Historian at the Imperial War Museum, he is President of the Western Front Association. His publications include the seminal 'Kitchener's Army: The Raising of the New Armies 1914-16' (1988) and 'The Somme and Beyond: The BEF on the Western Front, 1916-18' (2014).
Dr Spencer Jones is one of the leading scholars of the emerging generation of British military historians. His books include 'From Boer War to World War: Tactical Reform of the British Army, 1902-14' (2012) and, as editor and contributor, 'Stemming the Tide: Officers and Leadership in the British Expeditionary Force, 1914' (2013). In 2013 he was appointed to the prestigious position of Historian of the Royal Regiment of Artillery.
Successful completion of this course will enhance your career prospects. It will be particularly relevant to researchers, journalists, political and central government professionals, civil servants, military professionals, conflict resolution and NGO workers, charity and campaign workers. Attainment of the MA degree could also lead to doctoral research.
At the end of this course you will be able to:
Demonstrate extensive knowledge and detailed understanding of the history of Britain in the First World War.
Demonstrate the ability to negotiate, design and undertake independent research based on primary sources
Exercise critical, evaluative and analytical skills in relation to historiographical debates and sources
Communicate effectively at an appropriate level for a Masters programme
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Human Resource Management
PGDip
Human Resource Management
Human resources
This is a distinctive programme which seeks to enable you to develop the necessary skills, competencies and knowledge for an effective career in Human Resource Management. Completion of the course enables you to apply for professional membership of CIPD. The Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management provides you with a contemporary focus and offers a rigorous academic programme for success in the HR profession. It aims to develop you for a professional career in HR by developing knowledge and understanding of the disciplines of HR, encouraging critical reflective thinking and developing independent personal development skills. The course is aligned to the professional standards of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and upon successful completion it offers you the opportunity to apply for membership of CIPD.
The course adopts an interdisciplinary approach and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will develop informed perspectives and collective responsibilities as a practitioner within local, national and international communities.
It also enables you to develop professional skills through the use of a variety of innovative assessment methods. Additionally, you will gain understanding of managerial HR systems and their impact upon organisations and people. The course enhances a career in human resource management, at a senior level or as senior line managers to make strategic contributions to people management in organisations.
September start
Year 1
Semester 1
7HR003 Leading, Managing and Developing People
7HR001 Investigating a Business issue from an HR perspective
Semester 2
7HR005 Human Resource Management in context
Year 2
Semester 1
7HR004 Organisational Change and Development
7HR012 Key issues in Employee relations and Employee Law
Semester 2
7HR002 People Resourcing and Reward
The Business School currently holds devolved status from the CIPD. This was the culmination of ten years of student performance above the national average in all areas.
The course aims to develop students at advanced level for a professional career in HR by developing knowledge and understanding of the disciplines of HR, encouraging critical reflective thinking and developing independent personal development skills. The course covers a range of topics in the field of HR including, Leadership, Resourcing, Reward, Talent Management, Employment Law, Employee Relations and Change Management, written against the national standards for the profession, and is endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Completion of the course enables students to apply for professional membership of the CIPD.
The CIPD is world renowned for developing the standards for the HR profession and for anyone wishing to pursue or further their career within the field of HR it is essential that a CIPD postgraduate qualification is obtained, giving membership to the professional body.
Most organisations who recruit HR professionals require applicants to either hold a CIPD qualification or be studying to achieve one.
International, national and local recruitment to the field of HR is growing and as such competition for employment is high. Our programme is a robust programme that has been highly commended by the CIPD for many years.
Furthermore there is an opportunity to progress onto a relevant masters for example an MA Human Resource Management.
1. Critically evaluate contemporary organisations in terms of their principal operating environments.
2. Critically analyse how resourcing, talent management and reward strategies are developed.
3. Identify and justify a business issue that is of strategic relevance to the organisation in terms of research.
4. Analyse and critically evaluate the historical and theoretical basis of organisational designs and their development in terms of their value and contribution to organisational life.
5. Critically evaluate the practice, relevance and contribution of HRM and HRD to organisational success and effective change management using major contemporary research and debates in the field of HR.
6. Understand, analyse and critically evaluate the different theories and perspectives on employment relations and employment law.
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Law
LLM (Common Professional Examination)
Common Professional Examination
Law
The LLM Common Professional Examination, also known as the Graduate Diploma in Law, is the route for non-law graduates wanting a fast-track pathway to a professional law qualification. Successful completion of the course provides you with a dual purpose qualification that completes the academic stage of legal training to progress onto the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) and an LLM (Master in Laws). This combination is rarely offered elsewhere and may be completed in one year.
If you are looking for the chance to change career direction, this course provides the same opportunities open to those who have graduated with a qualifying LLB (Hons) degree – that gives exemption from the academic stage of training for progression to the final course for qualification as a solicitor or a barrister. In addition, this course gives you the opportunity to gain a postgraduate degree in law which will enhance your employability.
Drawing on the expertise of law academics and teachers within the Wolverhampton Law School, the course satisfies the academic stage of legal training required by the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority and Bar Standards and provides you with the essential knowledge and skills to succeed in the legal profession. The course is approved by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and meets the Joint Statement on legal academic qualification of the Bar Standards Board and the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
The course is taught over one year full-time or two years part-time. The part-time course usually involves attendance on two evenings per week, although day-time attendance would be permissible but will be subject to the University’s timetabling of classes. In relation to the full-time course, class sessions are flexible and can be attended by a mix of day and evening classes.
You will experience a variety of teaching methods including framework lectures, group-led discussions and debates, workshops, oral presentations and independent research. Assessments on the course consist of coursework and examinations.
For Distance Learning Applicants
The distance learning course begins with an induction programme that includes an introduction to using the on-line learning platform – CANVAS, and to ensure that you are familiar with the University’s systems. The induction programme is designed to introduce you to techniques for the study of law such as using the law library, research methodology, and an introduction to the English Legal System and skills which provides a background on the law-making processes of England and Wales.
The distance learning mode of study provides the opportunity for students around the world to undertake this course. The course will be delivered using e-learning study materials with on-line support from academic staff. In addition, you will be able to access the electronic learning resources provided by the University’s Directorate of Academic Support (DAS). Therefore, it is essential that you have the use of a computer with ‘broadband’ internet access. You will also need to set aside time and arrange quiet study space to undertake your studies on the course.
Exemptions from undertaking the whole course
If you have studied and passed at degree level a few ‘foundation’ modules, you may apply for partial exemption from undertaking the full course programme, see reference to this in the Academic Stage Handbook. However, where exemptions are granted, so that you do not study the full course programme, you will not be eligible for the Master’s award. You will only be eligible for postgraduate credits for the modules you have successful completed.
The LLM [CPE] course consists of seven compulsory foundation modules. These are prescribed by the JASB, ensuring that you have the relevant knowledge base in each of the following areas: Constitutional and Administrative Law; Criminal Law; Equity and Trusts; European Union Law; Land Law; Law of Contract and Law of Tort.
The induction which is studied over two weeks provides a background of the English Legal System, including topics on court structure, common law and equity, the anatomy of a statute, the anatomy of a case, and civil and criminal procedure.
*Please note that the course academic regulations require the module 7LW019 to be passed to allow continuation on the course. Therefore, if the assessment is not passed after the 3rd attempt, you will be required to withdraw from the course.
Full-Time September start
Semester 1
*7LW019 English Legal System and Legal Skills (0 credits)
7LW008Criminal Law (20 credits)
7LW015Land Law (20 credits)
7LW020 Constitutional and Administrative Law (20 credits)
7LW021 Law of Tort (20 credits)
7LW017 Research Methods and Dissertation (40 credits)
Semester 2
7LW011 Law of the European Union (20 credits)
7LW014 Contract Law (20 credits)
7LW016 Equity and Trusts (20 credits)
We pride ourselves on our supportive culture with a large team of support staff to provide excellent pastoral care and support with a welcoming academic environment in which to undertake your degree.
Student comments:-
"I chose to study law at Wolverhampton because I visited the School and was impressed by the helpfulness and enthusiasm of all the staff.""There are many good points about the course including the excellent teaching, the support provided by staff and the international mix of students. The facilities are also very good especially the Learning Centres."
The LLM [Common Professional Examination] is a very popular course within the School of Law and is based on the study of the essential modules for entry into one of the legal professions.
In the recent Research Assessment Exercise (“RAE”) the School's average ranking was the joint highest ranking of all new universities within the Region with 65% of law staff ranked at an international level or above.
Mooting and other legal skills competitions provide the opportunity to experience what it is like to be a lawyer. Also, a purpose built courtroom gives you a taste of life in a real court with purpose-built legal equipment and special acoustics.
There are also regular visits to The Inns of Court, Houses of Parliament as well as career talks from local firms, police and other relevant organisations.
Although most students who undertake this qualification will go on to complete either the LPC or the BPTC, this qualification does not restrict your career opportunities. The award of an LLM will enhance your career prospects and employability, as the qualification is recognised by a variety of non-practising law and law-related areas in both the private and public sectors. Examples of such career opportunities include working as legal advisors for the in-house legal departments of companies, banks, insurance sector, government departments or other private or public sector organisations such as the NHS. Students could also progress to a career in teaching or continue with the study of law by undertaking a Ph.D.
The whole course itself is designed to enable you to develop knowledge on the law, legal research skills and application of the law. You will develop skills of legal analysis, critical thinking and application.
The course is taught over one year full-time or two years part-time. The part-time course usually involves attendance on two evenings per week, although day-time attendance would be permissible but will be subject to the University’s timetabling of classes. In relation to the full-time course, class sessions are flexible and can be attended by a mix of day and evening classes.
Although you will have some flexibility on the pace at which you wish to study, but the course must be completed within the SRA’s and BSB’s stipulated time frame for completion of full-time and part-time study for the award to be recognised as qualification and completion of the academic stage of training, as stipulated in the Academic Stage Handbook (July 2014, v1.4) published by the SRA. It is your responsibility to refer to the Academic Stage Handbook and contact the SRA or BSB, as appropriate, to satisfy yourself that you are meeting all their requirements to complete the ‘academic stage’ of training.
The course will be delivered using e-learning study materials with face-to-face and online support from academic staff. In addition, you will be able to access the electronic learning resources provided by the University’s Directorate of Academic Support (DAS). Therefore, it is essential that you have the use of a computer with ‘broadband’ internet access.
Successful completion of the LLM CPE course will mean that you have met the academic stage of legal training and can then progress onto the vocational course for qualification as a solicitor and barrister. Therefore, you will be able to progress onto the Legal Practice Course (LPC) to train as a solicitor, or the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) to train as a barrister. Successful completion of the LLM CPE at the University of Wolverhampton leads to a guaranteed place on our Legal Practice Course.
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Applied Social Science
MA
Applied Social Science
Sociology social policy and criminology
The MA has been developed to offer you the opportunity to engage with a number of subjects relevant to the voluntary and public sectors in the West Midlands area and beyond. It therefore provides a base for direct employment entry or enrolment onto the university’s PhD programme – or both. By way of example, one student on the MA is likely to move into full time employment in an addiction rehabilitation unit in Wolverhampton, whilst another has recently submitted a proposal for doctorate research on rural migration.
The degree is delivered by a dedicated team of academics from Sociology and Social Policy at the university. In addition, several of the modules involve practitioners and managers from local voluntary organisations. The modules are delivered from teaching rooms in the central hub of City Campus at Wolverhampton University. From September 2022, they are scheduled to run on Monday evenings and Wednesday afternoons and evenings. Part time students taking the MA over two years will have the option of taking the various options through evening classes.
7SA002 : In this module you will explore the challenges to policy making in contemporary society, from local to global. You will explore the relationship between the state and its citizens, looking at how “ordinary” people affect the policy environment, through formal processes such as voting, and informal processes, such as volunteering and community activism.
You will engage in debate about the future of the welfare state in UK, and the political, economic, social and environmental challenges it faces. It will investigate how -and why - the state’s commitment to social citizenship and the welfare state has diminished and how this has impacted on the most vulnerable in our society.
We will explore whether decision-making is best left to elected decision-makers, guided by ideology, or whether decision-making would be more responsive to local needs if more decision-making power was devolved down to local communities and those using the services.
A central aim of this module is to connect academic understandings with practical - real life - experience. This will include going out into the community to meet local political and community leaders, and welcoming representatives from public and voluntary sector organisations into the classroom. The module will be student-centred, drawing on your interests and career aspirations, allowing you to develop your preferred area of policy specialism. Therefore, you will work with an individual not-for-profit organisation of your choice, to gain insight into the services they provide to enhance the lives of local people, and this will be the basis of your summative assessments.
7SA003: New Version: Economic factors play a major role in the lived experiences of the communities we live, work, and participate in. In this module the way in which local, national and global economic events impact our lives will be analysed through the prism of case studies and crucially the subject areas you are passionate and experienced in.
Within those case studies you will embark on a journey that takes in education, health, housing, work and more beyond. Furthermore, you will consider how contemporary economic crises, from the surge in the cost of living to the conflict in Ukraine are mitigated by national and local government to reshape the allocation of resources in our community.
Finally, as Wolverhampton sits at the heart of the government’s Levelling Up Strategy and falls within the West Midlands Combined Authority, we look at how communities in the West Midlands region are specifically impacted by economic factors and how policymakers can mitigate and create opportunity for the region we research in.
The BSc (Hons) Aviation Fire & Rescue degree is a vocationally focussed programme intended to prepare students for employment within the aviation fire & rescue services and enhancing existing members of the emergency services career prospects and professional skills. It will enable students to critically assess the operational requirements of aviation and local authority fire and rescue services through a problem-solving approach and present the outcomes in a structured and coherent manner.
It is believed that this degree is the first vocationally focussed undergraduate programme for the aviation fire and rescue services. It has been specifically designed in consultation with relevant professional and industry bodies to offer students an opportunity to acquire the necessary academic skills to equip them for a professional career in the fire & rescue services. It is suggested the programme is highly-attractive to international students with a number of such enquiries already being received.
This programme has been specifically designed to prepare students for employment within the aviation fire & rescue services and to enhance the skills and knowledge of existing staff within the industry
As a graduate of this course you will be able to demonstrate:
Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to graduate employment within the fire and rescue services and related areas, for example aviation/commercial / industrial fire & rescue sector;
Demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts and theoretical positions that have been developed, or are developing, within the fire & rescue professions;
Demonstrate a critical and reflective approach to the academic and practical application of fire & rescue theories and practices;
Utilise a broad range of transferable skills, both personal and academic, enabling the individual to maximise graduate employment within the fire & rescue sector;
Build effective presentation, personal and social qualities to become a confident, digitally literate and enterprising graduate; and
Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards within the fire & rescue sector and recognise their obligations to the ‘profession’ and society.
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Aviation Fire and Rescue
BSc (Hons)
Aviation Fire and Rescue
The BSc (Hons) Aviation Fire & Rescue degree is a vocationally focussed programme intended to prepare students for employment within the aviation fire & rescue services and enhancing existing members of the emergency services career prospects and professional skills. It will enable students to critically assess the operational requirements of aviation and local authority fire and rescue services through a problem-solving approach and present the outcomes in a structured and coherent manner.
The course has been ‘designed by firefighters for firefighters’ with the aim of getting you into a career as an aviation firefighter and to progress within your service to a senior management role.
The International Fire Training Centre has been closely involved with developing the structure and content of the course which also compliments the theoretical and practical application of knowledge and skills on the incident ground and in leadership /command roles.
This degree has been recognised by the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), the professional body of the firefighting profession and accredited by the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirements for IFE membership.
The course is delivered through distance learning and will allow you to study at your own pace and around your work. This means the course is accessible wherever you are based as long as you have access to the internet.
Although teaching materials will be online you will be allocated a personal tutor who will be there to support you through tutorials (to suit your work schedule and time zone where possible). On completion of the course you will be able to claim the membership grade and post-nominals of an associate member of the IFE (A.M. IFE.), a significant, recognised, first step on your career path.
It is believed that this degree is the first vocationally focussed undergraduate programme for the aviation fire and rescue services. It has been specifically designed in consultation with relevant professional and industry bodies to offer students an opportunity to acquire the necessary academic skills to equip them for a professional career in the fire & rescue services. The programme is highly-attractive to international students with a number of such enquiries already being received.
This programme has been specifically designed to prepare students for employment within the aviation fire & rescue services and to enhance the skills and knowledge of existing staff within the industry
As a graduate of this course you will be able to demonstrate:
Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to graduate employment within the fire and rescue services and related areas, for example aviation/commercial / industrial fire & rescue sector;
Demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts and theoretical positions that have been developed, or are developing, within the fire & rescue professions;
Demonstrate a critical and reflective approach to the academic and practical application of fire & rescue theories and practices;
Utilise a broad range of transferable skills, both personal and academic, enabling the individual to maximise graduate employment within the fire & rescue sector;
Build effective presentation, personal and social qualities to become a confident, digitally literate and enterprising graduate; and
Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards within the fire & rescue sector and recognise their obligations to the ‘profession’ and society.
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Accounting and Finance with Sandwich placement
BSc (Hons)
Accounting and Finance with Sandwich placement
Accounting, Finance and Economics
This award equips you with the relevant skills and knowledge to pursue a career in accountancy, finance, banking and a wide range of management roles.
The programme has been designed specifically to provide you with maximum exemptions from internationally recognised accounting professional body examinations, giving you a head start when it comes to qualifying as an accountant. In addition to your academic studies, you will also be trained in the use of accounting software, analytical skills and report writing and further employability skills which will enable you to better adapt to the rapidly changing environment of work.
All students have the opportunity to take an optional placement year providing valuable workplace experience and significantly improving your employability on graduation. In addition, during your studies you will have the opportunity to meet with accounting and business practitioners through guest lectures and other special events.
The University of Wolverhampton has recently partnered with ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) in their Advantage programme which allows final year students an accelerated path to ACCA membership, enhanced career prospects, discounted fees, access to the global ACCA community to provide practical assistance with studies and future career.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
This award provides enhanced employment opportunities in the financial sector. Specifically, through exemptions from Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualifications, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), and Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) qualifications it provides a fast route to gaining a professional accountancy qualification. These accountancy qualifications are internationally recognised so a career in accountancy will enable successful students to broaden their careers into an international arena. The BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance award will also enhance the opportunities of successful students in the fields of banking, finance, financial services and business management, by providing an enhanced exposure to accounting, finance, and business knowledge and skills.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study.
Our purpose-built Business School, the Lord Swraj Paul Building, sits at the heart of the University's City Campus - Molineux, right next to Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium. The six storey centre is home to an executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. Find out more
"The teaching was fantastic throughout the course. The lecturers are very knowledgeable and experienced, they are excited about their subject area and they have time for you. Extra workshops were provided for struggling students, which gave us the opportunity to improve."
"The standard of lectures was high, with the majority of lecturers having previously been in practice or industry before moving into education. They were able to bring real-world examples into the classroom.
The University put great emphasis on teamwork, but as well as being able to work as a member of a team and make presentations as a group, I am also at ease with working on my own, managing my own workload, and meeting set deadlines.
By the time I had completed my degree, yes I was sad to be leaving University, but I also felt ready to enter the workplace. Over my time at Wolverhampton, I have really grown in confidence and feel I have developed as a person."
Peter, BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance Graduate
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships - You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - Tutors on this programme have experience as practicing managers, worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, whether pastoral or study advice, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
This award provides enhanced employment opportunities in the financial sector. Specifically, through exemptions from Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualifications, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), and Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) qualifications it provides a fast route to gaining a professional accountancy qualification. These accountancy qualifications are internationally recognised so a career in accountancy will enable successful students to broaden their careers into an international arena. The BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance award will also enhance the opportunities of successful students in the fields of banking, finance, financial services and business management, by providing an enhanced exposure to accounting, finance and business knowledge and skills.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study.
At the end of this course you will be able to:
Construct, using digital and other methods, a wide range of accounting and financial information useful to the management of organisations.
Critically evaluate financial and non-financial accounting information and use this evaluation to identify a solution, or range of solutions to accounting and financial issues and problems.
Communicate a wide range of financial and non-financial information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audience.
Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of initiative, personal responsibility and decision making.
Have the learning ability to undertake further training as an accounting or finance professional.
Develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of accounting and finance concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
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Business Management with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Business Management with Sandwich placement
Business and management
This course is designed for students wishing to embark on a professional career in business and management. It will help you develop analysis and evaluation skills which can be applied to real-world situations. You will develop your knowledge and understanding of the various functional areas of business, including management, marketing, human resources, finance and operations management within a global context. You will also be equipped with the skills required to be successful in business, such as entrepreneurship, digital literacy, collaborative working and communication skills.
Having completed this course, you will be able to effectively apply a range of management and business theories and practices in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner.
All students have the opportunity to take an optional placement year which provides valuable workplace experience and significantly improves your employability on graduation. In addition, during your studies you will have the opportunity to meet with business practitioners through guest lectures and other special events.
The course offers you the option of specialising in your final year by opting for a bracketed award in one of the following areas: Economics; Enterprise, Finance; Human Resources and Marketing.
This degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in more specialist areas.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships - You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
On completing the course, you will be equipped with the background for a wide variety of positions in business. You will have developed skills and background knowledge needed for a wide variety of business areas, and learned the fundamentals of the various functional areas of business, including management, marketing, human resources, finance, including operations and management systems.
Whilst many of these careers are open to graduates in any subject, some employers may specify, or give preference to graduates in business-related subjects. A career in business is varied and can involve the functions such as management and marketing and there is an increasing need for business management skills in government, international commerce, health care, and non-profit organisations. Careers as entry-level manager, Human Resources specialist, Assistant Product Manager, Business Analyst, Market Researcher are some of the possibilities.
Students may decide to continue their studies at Master’s level.
At the end of this course, you, will be able to:
Develop and apply research, writing, numerical, digital and peronal skills within a business context.
Develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts, principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Apply relevant transferable skills to a career in business and management, for example, managing projects, communication, working in teams, research and being able to critically reflect on the effectiveness of your own skills and knowledge.
Examine contemporary and strategic issues through the application of relevant concepts, models and theories.
Evaluate and demonstrate an informed understanding of the ethical responsibilities contributing to your professional values and role in an organisation and wider society - in the 21st century.
Critically appraise relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different business scenarios.
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Business and Finance with Sandwich Placement
BSc (Hons)
Business and Finance with Sandwich placement
Accounting, Finance and Economics
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of business and financial theories and applies them strategically to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums, the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in financial, banking and general management fields.
You will have opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications, software and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will also assist you in developing your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
On completion of this award, you will have acquired skills and knowledge which are suitable for a wide range of business careers including general management, accountancy, banking and finance.
This degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has an which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has an which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically appraise the concepts and principles of finance and business theories through application to a wide range of businesses in the global market place.
Critically assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
Demonstrate ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software and other technologies.
Demonstrate a range of financial skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
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Business and Accounting with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Business and Accounting with Sandwich placement
Accounting, Finance and Economics
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities. Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has an which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
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Business and Marketing Management with Sandwich
BA (Hons)
Business and Marketing Management with Sandwich placement
Business and management, Marketing
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
You will have the opportunity to pursue a one-year work placement in employment, either in the UK or abroad. Opportunities are available to graduates to add value to their skills by studying the qualifications or choose to study at Master’s level such as our .
In addition students who complete this BA (Hons) will have gained sufficient credits to progress on to the CIM Level 7 Chartered Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships - You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the .
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our . The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
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Business and HRM with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Business and Human Resource Management with Sandwich placement
Business and management, Human resources
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the ‘e’ aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with ‘e’ materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the ‘e’ aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with ‘e’ materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships - You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
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Business and HRM with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
Business and management, Human resources
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships - You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
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Business and Tourism Management with Sandwich
BA (Hons)
Business and Tourism Management with Sandwich Placement
Business and management
The BA (Hons) Business and Tourism Management course aims to provide the student with knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course will emphasise the role of business skills in underpinning the success of organisations, while placing this role in the context of the tourism sector. The course will also help the student understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and the student will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
The course will provide the student with opportunities to advance their ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow students to develop their own understandings of collective responsibilities as global citizens within their local, national, and international communities.
The course provides an opportunity for the student to pursue a one-year work placement in employment, either in the UK or abroad. Support will provide to aid with the preparation of CVs, and workshops will available that support the completion of application forms and provide guidance on interview techniques.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of tourism related areas including location marketing, green tourism development, and tourism research.
1. Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of business and tourism to a wide range of business organisations and situations. 2. Critically interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate. 3. Critically analyse tourism and business information from a range of national and international sources. 4. Prepare, using digital methods, a comprehensive range of tourism and business information useful to the management of organisations. 5. Effectively communicate business and tourism ideas to a variety of specialist and non-specialist audiences 6. Propose, undertake and present an independent study project that analyses a key issue in the area of business and tourism management
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Criminology and Criminal Justice with Sandwich
BA (Hons)
Criminology and Criminal Justice with Sandwich placement
Law, Sociology social policy and criminology
is the study of what crime is, why people commit crime and what happens when they do.
During your degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Wolverhampton, you will study all the main areas of the subject – including the police, prisons and theories of crime - and have the opportunity to choose cutting edge research-focused specialist modules that particularly interest you, for example, serious and organised crime, prostitution, terrorism, victimology or youth justice.
You will be taught by lecturers who are actively researching in their fields together with those working in the criminal justice system (such as the police and magistrates), and have opportunities to go on relevant trips in the UK and abroad, including prisons and courts.
Your degree is focused upon building your employability and transferable skills, and as part of that, completion of your modules will enable you to receive the University of Wolverhampton Employability and Enterprise Award at Silver Level. You will have the opportunity to undertake voluntary work modules as part of your degree at every level; the option of taking a sandwich year or a summer placement in the UK or abroad to gain further work experience; and you will also undertake a research project on an area of your choice which particularly interests you, or that you may wish to work in after graduation.
We pride ourselves on our supportive culture, with a large team of academic and student support staff to provide excellent pastoral care together with a welcoming academic environment in which to undertake your degree. We will help you achieve the very best work that you can throughout the rich, fascinating and varied subject matter that our degree offers; and to gain as many wide-ranging transferable skills and practical work experience as possible to enhance your future prospects.
Students who graduate with a BA Criminology and Criminal Justice degree will have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of crime and its consequences, both theoretical and applied. Subject specific skills and work experience are complemented by the type of transferable key skills that are highly valued by employers in the graduate job market. These include the ability to present and develop a cohesive argument, IT skills, critical analysis, research and problem-solving skills, written and verbal communication skills, organisational and time management skills, independent working and team work.
Previous graduates have gone on to work in a variety of careers, including the Police, Probation and prisons; others are employed in related fields such as youth work, Trading Standards, HM Revenue and Customs, UK Border Agency and social work. Students who have particularly enjoyed the Law modules may consider undertaking the LLM Common Professional Examination in order to qualify as a solicitor or barrister. This course also provides the academic background and scholarship sufficient for postgraduate study at Masters and Doctoral level.
As a graduate of this course you will be able to demonstrate:
Knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to graduate employment and specifically to employment within the criminal justice system and related areas.
Understanding of the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, responses to crime and the practices of the criminal justice system.
A critical and reflective approach to criminological theory and the practices of the criminal justice system.
A broad range of transferable skills, both personal and academic, enabling you to maximise graduate employment opportunities.
The ability to undertake research using relevant research methodologies and communicate findings appropriately.
Critical awareness of social, political and cultural diversity in the context of criminological theories and the criminal justice system.
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Criminology and Criminal Justice & Law
BA (Hons)
Criminology and Criminal Justice and Law with Sandwich placement
Law, Sociology social policy and criminology
Crime and its impact, are at the forefront of current political and social debate. A degree in criminology and criminal justice with law enables you to explore the reality behind the newspaper headlines on crime and examine a topic which is relevant, topical and has real, practical application in contemporary society. You will also cover a number of key law subject areas which link to the criminology side of your course.
You will study a wide range of topics covering the legal and sociological issues of , including, the operation of the criminal courts through punishment and sentencing and policing of society as well as social inequalities and the law. You will cover a range of law areas which are of specific relevance to this field of study.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
Practical Experience: An opportunity at each level of the course to undertake a placement module which will provide invaluable practical experience.
Pastoral support: We pride ourselves in our supportive culture, with a large team of academic and student support staff to provide excellent pastoral care and support together with a welcoming academic environment in which to undertake your degree.
Research-led: Our research-led teaching ensures that you will be learning about the very latest debates in policy and practice.
Recent graduates in Criminology and Criminal Justice and Law are working in a variety of roles including Criminal Justice Agencies, the Police and the National Probation Service, others are employed in related fields such as trading standards, HM Revenues and Customs, the UK Border Agency and social work.
This integrated degree develops skills which are appropriate to a range of careers from the Civil Service to various management roles.
All our courses provide the academic background and scholarship necessary for postgraduate study at both Master's and Doctoral level.
You could also continue your study of law and undertake the at Wolverhampton; to enable you to proceed to the Legal Practice Course or to the Bar Professional Training Course. Provided that you have taken the relevant foundation subjects as part of this course you May be eligible for exemption from part of the Common Professional Examination. For further details on exemption see www.sra.org
On succesful completion of this course you will be able to:
Have knowledge of the fundamental concepts, principles, theories and procedures of law and criminology and an understanding of how they operate.
Apply knowledge to problem situations and demonstrate the ability to provide solutions to unresolved debates demonstrated over a wide number of legal and criminal justice issues.
Act independently in planning and managing tasks with limited guidance in areas which you have studied and will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of ICT and engage with blended and technology supported learning.
Understand the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, responses to crime and the practices of the criminal justice system.
Have a critical awareness of social political and cultural diversity in the context of criminological theories and the criminal justice system.
Identify and use primary legal sources and journals relevant to topics under study.
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Deaf Studies and SENDIS with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Deaf Studies and Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion Studies with Sandwich Placement
BA(Hons) Deaf Studies and Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion Studieswill enable you to identify and understand the challenges faced when trying to adopt an inclusive approach to all aspects of life, and how you can meet and address these challenges in a positive way as members of a diverse global society.
You will be able to:
Have opportunities to consider a variety of issues and perspectives surrounding working with deaf, deafblind and disabled people that you, as future professionals, need to be able to recognise.
Study current policies, procedures and practice that you will be able to influence in order to develop inclusive strategies.
Study all forms of deafness, the identity of deaf people who communicate in British Sign Language and those who do not.
Study in depth the Audiological and environmental technologies related to deaf people’s lives and issues of their language development.
Study relevant linguistic theory whilst learning British Sign Language Skills as well as Deafblind Communication and Guiding skills to prepare you for work in relevant domains.
Modules will be delivered using a range of interactive teaching strategies, in order to develop digital literacy and professional skills and attributes.
Sandwich Year
You will have the opportunity to undertake a 40 credit placement at Level 5 of study.
5LW022 Supervised Work Experience (40 Credits)
Being taught British Sign Language, using digital and analogue facilities, adds a unique dimension to the study of Inclusive practices in society.
Students are taught to understand a bi-lingual and bicultural approach towards Deaf sign language users.
Academic and pastoral support is provided as a priority by deaf and hearing tutors from day one of the course. Peer mentoring offers an extra support mechanism.
The team believes in interactive learning and encourages full participation from all our students: external examiners have consistently highlighted our innovative assessments as a major strength.
Wolverhampton has pioneered the use of interactive web-based forums for teaching and assessment. These activities have proved very popular with students.
Students completing the course are awarded a BA (Hons) Joint Deaf Studies and Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion Studies. Graduates have a range of career opportunities including teacher training, social work, mentoring and advocacy posts, inclusion managers and positions within support groups and charities related to Deafness and Disability. Alumni have gone onto lecturing posts, researcher roles and local authority positions relating to inclusion with many graduates completing PGCE. Others have completed Masters level degrees in a range of areas including speech and language therapy, audiology, cognition and deafness, social work and special needs.
At completion of study a student will be able to:
Communicate in British Sign Language, using digital and analogue facilities, which adds a unique dimension to the study of Inclusive practices in society.
Understand a bi-lingual and bicultural approach towards Deaf sign language users.
To be able to reflect critically on their own value system and relate this to the construction of deafness disability and social diversity.
Demonstrate the underlying values and principles relevant to the working with deaf people and ideologies of inclusion, developing a personal stance drawing upon knowledge and understanding of the complexity of the inclusion process and working with people considered as deaf or disabled.
Work both cooperatively and independently whilst fostering critical reflection upon your own value system, the study of deafness and of disability. In order to facilitate further training and/or professional development exercise initiative, personal responsibility and decision making in complex contexts.
Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring:
- The exercise of initiative and personal responsibility.
- Decision making in complex and unpredictable contexts.
- Ongoing skills including IT and communication strategies.
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Economics and Social Policy with Sandwich
BA (Hons)
Economics and Social Policy with Sandwich Placement
Sociology social policy and criminology
The BA (Hons) Economics & Social Policy course aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of economic principles, issues around policy formation and how these factors influence the development of social policy. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and learning forums the course will equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in economics, public policy and general management fields.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
This degree course will develop much needed skills and abilities in successful students. Specifically the course will create graduates who have an in depth knowledge of economic principles and of the social policy environment which should be valuable in general management in both the private and public sectors.
The graduates from this programme would have a range of skills that are in demand from employers, as demonstrated by the survey carried out by the Economics Network in 2012. Another survey of economics employers in the public sector identified the two dominant of areas of work as producing briefing material and preparation of policy advice. The proposed course would provide its graduates with the skills to effectively address these tasks. This course would provide access to a range of career opportunities, as demonstrated by the following recent job advertisements:
Policy Analyst – charity
Graduate Policy Advisor – central government
Policy Assurance Officer – housing association
European Advisor – policy organisation
A range of career opportunities will be available, covering regional, national and international organisations. This will include by public sector and not for profit sector organisations as demonstrated by the examples provided above. There would also be opportunities in the business sector in terms of market research, trade associations and lobbying organisations.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Demonstrate a good knowledge of economic and social policy concepts, principles and tools and be competent in the application of the knowledge to a wide range of situations in a national or international context.
Use appropriate research methods, quantitative techniques and software packages to analyse data and evidence from a range of sources and to critically interpret the outcomes of this analysis.
Apply economic reasoning to a range of policy issues and appreciate that a number of alternative explanations and prescriptions may exist.
Apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and assess policy intervention.
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Economics and Sociology with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Economics and Sociology with Sandwich placement
Sociology social policy and criminology
The BA (Hons) Economics & Social Policy course aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of economic principles, issues around policy formation and how these factors influence the development of social policy. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and learning forums the course will equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in economics, public policy and general management fields.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
This degree course will develop much needed skills and abilities in successful students. Specifically the course will create graduates who have an in depth knowledge of economic principles and of the social policy environment which should be valuable in general management in both the private and public sectors.
The graduates from this programme would have a range of skills that are in demand from employers, as demonstrated by the survey carried out by the Economics Network in 2012. Another survey of economics employers in the public sector identified the two dominant of areas of work as producing briefing material and preparation of policy advice. The proposed course would provide its graduates with the skills to effectively address these tasks.
This course would provide access to a range of career opportunities, as demonstrated by the following recent job advertisements.
Policy Analyst – charity
Graduate Policy Advisor – central government
Policy Assurance Officer – housing association
European Advisor – policy organisation
A range of career opportunities will be available, covering regional, national and international organisations. This will include by public sector and not for profit sector organisations as demonstrates by the examples provided above. There would also be opportunities in the business sector in terms of market research, trade associations and lobbying organisations.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Apply economic reasoning to a range of issues and appreciate that a number of alternative explanations and prescriptions may exist.
Use appropriate research methods, quantitative techniques and software packages to analyse data and evidence from a range of sources and to critically interpret the outcomes of this analysis.
Demonstrate a good knowledge of economic and sociology concepts, principles and tools and be competent in the application of the knowledge to a wide range of situations in a national or international context.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of theoretical and methodological approaches in Sociology and comprehend the distinctive character of Sociological thought.
Critically review, analyse and evaluate a wide range of appropriate evidence in relation to a variety of social theories, and to mobilise a reasoned, sociologically informed argument.
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Economics and Politics with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Economics and Politics with Sandwich placement
History politics and war studies
The BA (Hons) Economics & Politics course aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of economic principles, issues around the creation of political relationships and how these factors combine to influence the political environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and learning forums the course will equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in economics, politics and general management fields.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
This degree course will develop much needed skills and abilities in successful students. Specifically the course will create graduates who have an in-depth knowledge of economic principles and of the political process which should be valuable in general management in both the private and public sectors.
The graduates from this programme would have a range of skills that are in demand from employers, as demonstrated by the survey carried out by the Economics Network in 2012. Another survey of economics employers in the public sector identified the two dominant of areas of work as producing briefing material and preparation of policy advice. The proposed course would provide its graduates with the skills to effectively address these tasks.
This course would provide access to a range of career opportunities, as demonstrated by the following recent job advertisements:
· Speechwriter – private sector · Graduate Policy Advisor – central government · Conference Producer – private sector · European Advisor – policy organisation
A range of career opportunities will be available, covering regional, national and international organisations. This will include by public sector and not for profit sector organisations as demonstrates by the examples provided above. There would also be opportunities in the business sector in terms of market research, trade associations and lobbying organisations.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Apply economic reasoning to a range of issues and appreciate that a number of alternative explanations and prescriptions may exist.
Use appropriate research methods, quantitative techniques and software packages to analyse data and evidence from a range of sources and to critically interpret the outcomes of this analysis.
Demonstrate a good knowledge of economic and political concepts, tools and principles, and be competent in the application of the knowledge to a wide range of situations in a national or international context.
Demonstrate a knowledge of the political history, institutions and ideological traditions of the UK and one other area.
Understand the interconnection between specific economic theories and specific political traditions.
To appreciate the influence of regional, multinational and supranational institutions and organisations on the evolution of British politics.
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Economics and Business with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Economics and Business with Sandwich placement
Business and management
The BA (Hons) Economics and Business course aims to provide you with a strong background in economic principles as well as knowledge and understanding of the key requirements of successful business organizations with an international perspective, enabling you to apply these concepts to organisations operating within changing global environment.
Using a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and learning forums the course intends to equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in economics, business, and general management. The programme will also provide an excellent foundation for postgraduate study in economics and business.
You will study a wide range of economics and business modules, with a mix of lectures, seminars and workshops. There will be opportunities to do group work and to learn from experts from industry, to gather an in-depth knowledge of economic principles and business functions which are valuable in general management in both the private and public sectors.
The course’s modules employ a variety of assessment methods, including report writing, essays, portfolios, posters, presentations, in-class tests, time-constrained assignments, and a final research project.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
‘”Thanks for being a wonderful economics team and providing us with quality education through the years. You have always managed to make your subjects interesting and most importantly showed us how relevant and related to our daily life they are.”
Level 6 Economics student
“I just wanted to extend my gratitude for all your help and support over this academic year.”
Level 4 Economics and Business student
“I would like to personally thank you for your help, and I look forward to the advanced module next year.”
Level 5 Economics and Finance student
This degree course will develop much needed skills and abilities in successful students. Specifically the course will create business managers who have an in depth knowledge of economic principles and business functions which should be valuable both in general management in both the private and public sectors.
The graduates from this programme would have a range of skills that are in demand from employers, as demonstrated by the survey carried out by the Economics Network in 2012. Another survey of economics employers in the public sector identified the two dominant of areas of work as producing briefing material and preparation of policy advice. The proposed course would provide its graduates with the skills to effectively address these tasks.
This course would provide access to a range of career opportunities, as demonstrated by the following recent job advertisements:
· Research Analyst · Equity Data& Research Analyst · Business Software Consultant
A range of career opportunities will be available, covering regional, national and international organisations. This will include by public sector and not for profit sector organisations as demonstrates by the examples provided above. There would also be opportunities in the business sector in terms of market research, trade associations and lobbying organisations.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of business and management.
Apply economic reasoning to a range of business and policy issues and appreciate that a number of alternative explanations and prescriptions may exist.
Use appropriate research methods, quantitative techniques and software packages to analyse data and evidence from a range of sources and to critically interpret the outcomes of this analysis.
Demonstrate a good knowledge of economic and business concepts, principles and tools and be competent in the application of the knowledge to a wide range of situations in a national or international context.
Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ business activities and practices.
Demonstrate a range of business skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
Develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of economic and business concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
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Economics with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Economics with Sandwich placement
Accounting, Finance and Economics
The first American to win the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, American economist Paul Samuelson describes economics as the "study of how societies use scarce resources to produce valuable commodities and distribute them among different people." By learning about economics, you will see that there are various perspectives on how resources are allocated and that the different allocations will impact on social, political, financial and business concerns.
This programme provides a strong background in economics principles but also provides a knowledge and understanding of recent developments in economics and the application of economic concepts to current issues and the post-pandemic world.
As part of your study of economics you will develop skills in the organisation and analysis of statistical data, the interpretation of economic issues and the communication of economic ideas. These skills have been identified as being in demand by employers by a number of surveys, such as the one carried out by the Economics Network.
You will study a wide range of economics and business modules, with a mix of lectures, seminars and workshops. There will be opportunities to do group work and to learn from experts from industry, as well as from economists with a high standard of research achievement.
The course’s modules employ a variety of assessment methods, including report writing, essays, portfolios, posters, presentations, in-class tests, time-constrained assignments, and a final research project.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
“Thanks for being a wonderful economics team and providing us with quality education through the years. You have always managed to make your subjects interesting and most importantly showed us how relevant and related to our daily life they are.”
Third year Economics student
“I just wanted to extend my gratitude for all your help and support over this academic year.”
1st year Economics and Business student
“I would like to personally thank you for your help, and I look forward to the advanced module next year.”
2nd year Economics and Finance student
Economic data manager
Economic growth officer
Economic development officer Research officer
Data analyst
Business analyst
Taxation analyst
Political risk analyst
Market researcher
Economic policy manager
Studying this course will enable you to:
Critically apply economic reasoning to a range of situations and appreciate that a number of alternative explanations and prescriptions may exist.
Demonstrate knowledge in a number of specialised areas in economics, as well as an appreciation of the research literature in these areas.
Demonstrate an understanding of the sources and content of economic data and evidence and of those methods that be applied appropriately to the analysis of such data.
Demonstrate proficiency in quantitative methods and computing techniques and know how to use these techniques and methods across a range of problems.
Demonstrate an understanding of historical, institutional, international, social and environmental contexts in which specific economic analysis is applied.
Develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of economic concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
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Economics and Finance with Sandwich Placement
BSc (Hons)
Economics and Finance with Sandwich Placement
Accounting, Finance and Economics
The distinctive BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance course is designed to provide you with a strong background in economic principles as well as knowledge of the financial foundations of firms, financial markets and institutions with an international perspective.
As part of your study of economics and finance you will develop skills in the organisation and analysis of statistical data, the interpretation of economic issues and the communication of economic and financial concepts.
The practical activities aim to equip you with a holistic understanding of how an organisation functions, with specific emphasis on key issues such as how organisations are financially structured and how they manage the cash flows.
You will study a wide range of economics and finance modules, with a mix of lectures, seminars and workshops. There will be opportunities to do group work, to learn from industry experts as well as from analysts with a high standard of research achievement.
The course’s modules employ a variety of assessment methods, including report writing, essays, portfolios, posters, presentations, in-class tests, time-constrained assignments, and a final research project.
You will gain the analytical, quantitative, computing, presentation and other transferable skills required to work in the financial sector, including banks, insurance companies, pension funds, investment and unit trusts, and financial advisory work as well as other industries in both the private and public sectors. Also, the programme will provide an excellent foundation for postgraduate study in finance and economics.
A placement can be undertaken locally, nationally or even, in some instances, international. During a placement, you will be doing similar work to a normal employee of the private, public or not-profit organisation. You will be able to have a unique insight into your chosen profession or sector, to acquire crucial personal skills and also you will have the opportunity to build a network of useful contacts. Many companies that employ graduates use placement programmes as a method of recruitment so you could be fast tracked into employment or onto one of their graduate schemes if you impress them.
Our purpose-built Business School, the Lord Swraj Paul Building, sits at the heart of the University's City Campus - Molineux, right next to Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium. The six storey centre is home to an executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. Take a tour here.
”Thanks for being a wonderful economics team and providing us with quality education through the years. You have always managed to make your subjects interesting and most importantly showed us how relevant and related to our daily life they are.”
3rd year Economics student
“I just wanted to extend my gratitude for all your help and support over this academic year.”
1st year Economics and Business student
“I would like to personally thank you for your help, and I look forward to the advanced module next year.”
2nd year Economics and Finance student
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business. Tutors on this programme have experience as practicing managers, worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching economics and business to ensure that what you learn is current, leading-edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment. We are known for the support we provide to our students. Your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you support, whether pastoral or study advice, when you need it.
Blended learning. The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility. The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this involves choosing to study abroad, taking an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Internationalisation. Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Equity Data Analyst
Research Officer
Research Analyst
Data Analyst
Investment Analyst
Taxation Analyst
Financial Analyst
Financial Advisor
Economic Policy Advisor
At the end of the Course, you will be able to:
Critically apply economic and finance reasoning to a range of situations including in specialised areas of economics and finance and appreciate that a number of alternative explanations and prescriptions may exist.
Critically evaluate the sources and content of economic and finance data and evidence and appraise those methods that be applied appropriately to the analysis of such data.
Demonstrate proficiency in quantitative methods and computing techniques and know how to use these techniques and methods across a range of problems.
Critically appraise the historical, institutional, international, social and environmental contexts in which specific economic and finance analysis is applied.
Effectively communicate economic and finance ideas to a variety of specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Demonstrate the ability to successfully undertake independent study.
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English and History with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
English and History with Sandwich placement
The English and History integrated joint gives students an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of their heritage and cultural identity, along with the chance to explore other cultures and traditions. Using a wide range of literary and non-literary materials, the programme examines the dynamic relationship which links all forms of cultural activity to the passions and prejudices, hopes and fears of real people facing the specific challenges of their times. Students on this course will develop a greater appreciation of social and political forces which shape our world and its communities. They will acquire the ability to identify and employ a range of oral, written and digital resources, enhancing their skills in information gathering and self-expression which are valued so highly by future employers.
Sandwich Year
You will have the opportunity to undertake a 40 credit placement at Level 5 of study.
5LW022 Supervised Work Experience (40 Credits)
The course allows you to study a full range of topics from both English and History in an innovative, supportive and exciting environment.
The course is one of the few new universities to offer modules in every literary period from the Renaissance to the present day.
The course is recognised nationally as a leader in the incorporation of IT and digital resources in the classroom.
You will be taught by leading scholars and academic experts, with a proven and respected research and publications record.
Graduates from this course will be extremely attractive to any employer in the education sector, holding qualifications in two key components of the national curriculum. And whilst primary and secondary school teaching is the largest single destination for our graduates, Wolverhampton students from this course have gone onto careers in: journalism; publishing; art gallery, museum and archive research administration; advertising and marketing; public relations; human resources and many other posts within the commercial sector which require creativity and excellent skills in written and oral communication. A notable proportion of our graduates have also undertaken postgraduate education in recent years, studying for Masters and PhD degrees.
On successful completion of this course you will have:
An appreciation of the historical and theoretical contexts for developing an understanding of culture and cultural production;
Knowledge and understanding of literary and non-literary texts across a range of historical periods and a variety of regional, national and global cultural contexts;
The ability to apply the critical theories and methodologies requisite to the scholarly analysis of literary and non-literary texts;
A range of transferable skills intrinsic to each subject area and of value in graduate employment;
The ability to identify and employ a range of oral, written and digital resources in the production of advanced scholarly materials.
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Human Resource Management with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Human Resource Management with Sandwich placement
Human resources
The BA (Hons) in Human Resource Management course provides a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in personnel, human resource management or a general business career. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by a study of current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course aims to prepare students for a professional career by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, but particularly encouraging the critical investigation of people management related topics and also developing independent personal development skills.
The course is designed for students who want to embark on an in-depth study of Human Resource Management to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of management and business practices, and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships - You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of people management related areas including training and people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in human resourcing leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of key aspects of your field of study, including acquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge, at least some of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of defined aspects of a discipline with an appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge
Demonstrate an ability to deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and enquiry within a discipline and apply the methods and techniques that they have learned to review, consolidate, extend and apply your knowledge and understanding, and to initiate and carry out projects.
Demonstrate conceptual understanding that enables the student: to devise and sustain arguments, and/or to solve problems, using ideas and techniques, some of which are at the forefront of a discipline & to describe and comment upon particular aspects of current research, or equivalent advanced scholarship, in the discipline.
Demonstrate the ability to manage your own learning, and to make use of scholarly reviews and primary sources (for example, refereed research articles and/or original materials appropriate to the discipline) and communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences
Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data (that may be incomplete), to make judgements, and to frame appropriate questions to achieve a solution - or identify a range of solutions - to a problem.
Propose, undertake and present an independent study project that analyses a key issue in the area of business and human resource management.
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History with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
History with Sandwich placement
History is important: it shapes our lives and moulds our identities. This fascinating and thorough course allows you to examine a wide range of themes and issues in the history of Britain, Europe and the Americas from the sixteenth century to the present day. Focusing on the cultural, political, social and economic aspects of historical change, you will be encouraged to study particular areas of historical interest and controversy in depth. Subjects include the study of youth culture, crime, labour movements, consumption, globalisation, migration, and the impact and conduct of war.
In your studies, you will learn the essential historical techniques of critical analysis, research methods and the skills required for handling and processing information. You will also be given the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of different historical approaches through a varied and dynamic learning and teaching environment. Using traditional and enhanced electronic forms of learning, this degree enables you to achieve your full potential, developing the skills for successful study and future employment.
The course actively encourages intellectual curiosity and digital literacy and lets you apply the skills you have learned in the classroom to relevant work situations. Our graduates are in high demand and employers value the critical awareness, communication skills, initiative and organisational abilities the course instils in our students.
Sandwich Year
You will have the opportunity to undertake a 40 credit placement at Level 5 of study.
5LW022 Supervised Work Experience (40 Credits)
The course allows you to study a full range of historical topics in an innovative, supportive and exciting environment. You will be taught by leading scholars and academic experts, with a proven and respected research and publications record. You will be able to study particular themes and issues that interest you, rather than undertaking surveys of long periods of history, and you will develop key historical and transferable skills in a stimulating environment that is geared towards academic achievement, personal development and future employability.
The skills, competencies and knowledge you learn through historical study are directly relevant to a wide variety of careers. Librarianship and information work, archive management, museum administration and heritage management are professions that actively employ our history graduates.
History also provides the key analytical and digitally literate skills that are much sought after in the fields of local government, the civil service, the media and a wide range of business and commercial activities. In addition, history is an ideal course for students wishing to enter the teaching profession. Many of our graduates have taken a PGCE course or further teaching qualifications and have become successful teachers in the primary sector and history specialists in secondary schools and FE colleges. A sizeable number of our graduates have also chosen to extend their interest in the subject by undertaking applied historical research at postgraduate level.
As a graduate of this course you will be able to demonstrate:
A critical understanding of the problematic nature of interpreting the past, the variety of theoretical and methodological approaches to the subject, and the multiplicity of sources available to historians.
An informed appreciation of the processes of continuity and change over an extended time-span and how these have been affected by the contested exercise of power.
The ability to analyse the historical construction and changing nature of identities, as defined principally by place, ethnicity, gender and class.
A critical engagement with key historiographical debates and the ability to address these in depth using primary and secondary sources.
The use of appropriate technologies in digitally literate and enterprising ways to support historical research, process data and produce written work and presentational material.
An understanding of the value of civic responsibility in your outlook toward and relationships with others in a global context.
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History and Religious Studies with Sandwich
BA (Hons)
History and Religious Studies with Sandwich Placement
History and religion are important factors that shape our lives and mould our identities. This fascinating and thorough course allows you to examine a wide range of themes and issues from local, national and global perspectives. Focusing on the religious, cultural, political, social and economic aspects of historical change, you will be encouraged to study particular areas of historical interest and controversy in depth.
In your studies, you will learn the essential techniques of critical analysis, research methods and the skills required for handling and processing information. You will also be given the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of different approaches in History and Religious Studies through a varied and dynamic learning and teaching environment.
Using traditional and enhanced electronic forms of learning, the degree enables you to achieve your full potential, developing the skills for successful study and future employment. The course actively encourages intellectual curiosity and digital literacy and lets you apply the skills you have learned in the classroom to relevant work situations. Our graduates are in high demand and employers value the critical awareness, communication skills, initiative and organisational abilities the course instils in our students.
Sandwich Year
You will have the opportunity to undertake a 40 credit placement at Level 5 of study.
5LW022 Supervised Work Experience (40 Credits)
The Religious Studies course is innovative in the extensive engagement with the local religious environment in Wolverhampton. Many religious communities are within walking distance of the campus and allow for sessions to link the classroom and community.
Staff have recent and relevant experience of teaching in secondary schools and have been involved in local and national developments in Religious Education.
The course allows you to study a full range of historical topics in an innovative, supportive and exciting environment.
You will be taught by leading scholars and academic experts, with a proven and respected research and publications record.
You will be able to study particular themes and issues that interest you, rather than undertaking surveys of long periods of history.
You will develop key historical and transferable skills in a stimulating environment that is geared towards academic achievement, personal development and future employability.
The combination of Religious Studies and History is particularly relevant for students aiming to enter a career in education.
The central strand of technology running through the course means that graduates will be digitally literate and have a good understanding of the design and presentation of materials for different audiences.
This is an ideal course for students who want to go into teaching with a responsibility for RE and History in the primary sector, or as RE or History specialists in secondary schools and FE colleges. Whilst students focus on one subject for a secondary PGCE, the ability to offer another curriculum subject is a strength when applying for teaching posts.
The skills, competencies and knowledge you learn through this degree are also directly relevant to a wide variety of careers. Information work, librarianship, archive management, museum administration and heritage management are professions that actively employ our graduates. Similarly, the course provides the key analytical and digitally literate skills that are much sought after in the fields of local government, the civil service, the media and a wide range of business and commercial activities. Many graduates have gone on to undertake applied research at postgraduate level.
In addition, the practical engagement with local religious communities provides a good foundation for employment in the public sector. Religion is an important aspect of many people’s lives and understanding religion is highly relevant to the caring professions, social services, community work, the police, nursing and a wide range of business activities.
A successful graduate from this course will be able to demonstrate:
A critical understanding of the problematic nature of interpreting the past, the variety of theoretical and methodological approaches, and the multiplicity of sources available in History and Religious Studies;
A critical engagement with key historiographical debates and the ability to address these in depth using primary and secondary sources, including an informed appreciation of the processes of continuity and change over an extended time-span;
The ability to analyse the historical construction and changing nature of identities, as defined principally by place, religion, ethnicity, gender and class;
Knowledge, understanding and application of theories and methods to analyse religion and religions;
Knowledge and understanding of religion and religions in a variety of historical, local and global contexts;
The use of appropriate technologies in digitally literate and enterprising ways to support research, process data and produce written work and presentational material.
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International Business Management with Sandwich
BSc (Hons)
International Business Management with Sandwich Placement
Business and management
One of the phenomena of the 21st century has been that of globalisation. This course equips students with the knowledge and expertise to manage within this global framework. As globalisation increases, more organisations have to work beyond their regional boundaries, compete in diverse global environments and find that their traditional domestic markets are open to global challenges. These organisations need experts who can work across multicultural barriers, develop effective international strategies and source products internationally. This course will train students in these business key areas.
The course will provide an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help students develop their own understanding of complex notions in the international business environment. Additionally, the course will help students develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software employed by contemporary organisations. The development of student knowledge and understanding of a range of international business and management practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner will also be emphasised, as it is recognised that entrepreneurship is a key force for successful economic growth.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
At the end of this course students will be able to:
Apply knowledge and expertise of managing in organisations and in different national cultures.
Evaluate the nature of multinationals' activities in a global business environment.
Discuss and appreciate the issues surrounding developing effective international strategies and sourcing products internationally.
Critically evaluate international business theories related to managing international operations, international strategy and risk analysis, and the principles of international business.
Utilise a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in developing solutions for a global context
Demonstrate skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories
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Tourism Management with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Tourism Management with Sandwich Placement
This degree will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to manage tourism within an evolving global marketplace. The course has a strong emphasis on enterprise and enables you to develop the management competencies required to progress your career within this dynamic, multi-faceted industry. You will broaden your knowledge of the international tourism industry, and of the diverse range of businesses that operate within tourism, including attractions, destinations, public sector development, heritage and travel.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
The Leisure department bring an added dimension to the teaching on your course. We have worked in your industries, owned our own leisure businesses and continue to work on consultancy projects with industry partners, which ensures that we are able to bring your learning experience to life.
Our range of publications, research and textbooks, including Event Management, Tourism, Research Themes for Events, Hospitality Business, Sport Management, Research Themes for Tourism, Key Concepts in Tourism and Operations Management in the Travel Industry are all published internationally.
We are members of all the major industry bodies and contribute to their future direction and leadership through our roles on their executive committees. We continue to host National Conferences and Events at the University for The Tourism Society, The Association for Event Management Education, The Council for Hospitality Management Education and The Tourism Management Institute.
We are an ABTA Partner.
There are many career opportunities available to graduates within public, private and voluntary sectors such as tourism officer, travel agency manager, holiday resort manager, tour manager, visitor centre manager and attractions manager. Previous graduates have gained positions with The National Trust, English Heritage and The London Tourist Office.
As a graduate of this course you will:
Have the ability and knowledge necessary to work within the dynamic, changing and increasingly technology-reliant global tourism industry
Have the skills to work in a range of tourism business environments, supported by a knowledge and understanding of concepts and characteristics of tourism and related business functions such as Marketing, Human Resources, Strategy and Operations Management
To be able to identify the uniqueness of contemporary tourism resources and develop these into exciting local, regional, national or international tourism products
To be able to develop and analyse information and effectively communicate this to colleagues, managers and customers to support business development
To understand the influence and impacts of tourism upon the community, environment and economy, and the careful balance required to develop tourism locally, nationally and globally
Be able to develop critical evaluative skills, generate knowledge and implement proposed solution towards development and management of tourism projects/business.
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International Hospitality Management with Sandwich
BA (Hons)
International Hospitality Management with Sandwich placement
This course prepares you for management roles in the dynamic and global hospitality industry. By studying this programme you will acquire industry relevant knowledge and develop skills to help you plan and manage resources and enhance consumer experiences. You will be equipped to work within the contemporary hospitality industry and prepared for management careers with worldwide work opportunities.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
“Having chosen to undertake a degree at the University of Wolverhampton, I was happy to have my expectations exceeded on almost all accounts. A key focus during the course was the ability to fully understand the industry and also to gain the skills and knowledge that set me above others during the recruitment process.”
“I am convinced that the degree, and the knowledge I gained through it, gave me a fantastic platform for my development and opened up great career opportunities. I owe a considerable amount of my success to my lecturers. Combined with an unforgettable social life and lifelong friends, the years I spent there benefit me every day."
The BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management prepares you for management roles in the dynamic and global hospitality industry. By studying this programme you will acquire industry relevant knowledge and develop skills to help you plan and manage resources and enhance consumer experiences. You will be equipped to work within the contemporary hospitality industry and prepared for management careers with worldwide work opportunities. The course incorporates excellent links with industry partners and students enjoy subject related field trips e.g. ExCeL, London. In the first and second year of the course you will enhance your employment prospects by completing a work placement in the Hospitality industry; your tutor will work with you to identify your aspirations and to find a suitable placement, a number of placements lead to employment opportunities on Graduation.
We make sure that you have opportunities to gain professional qualifications alongside your degree – for example you can study at a greatly reduced rate for the National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (NCPLH), which is essential for anyone wishing to work as a licensee in the UK. Work based practice and employability are key themes of this course and you will engage with industry experts throughout your studies, making sure that you are equipped to work within the contemporary hospitality environment and are able meet the challenges of enterprise in the digital age.
This course prepares you for many managerial roles including those in hotels, restaurants, contract catering, arenas, pubs and nightclubs. Employers range from family-run businesses to multi-national brands, with opportunities for self run businesses. Positions held by former graduates include: Unit Managers in Marriott Hotels, Wetherspoons, Welcome Break, and Yates Wine Lodge. Other graduates have become Operations Co-coordinator at Telford International Centre; Personnel Manager at Adams Beach Resort, Cyprus; Hospitality Manager at Molineux Football Stadium; and Events Coordinator at Best Western Valley Hotel.
As a graduate of this course you will be able to:
strategically analyse and evaluate the regional, national and international business environment and its impact on the local hospitality environment
demonstrate the knowledge and enterprising skills required in managing an international hospitality function
use industry-specific digital technology, in the context of developing and managing a contemporary hospitality business
recognise and value the importance of the hospitality consumer, their needs, experience, and diversity, in both the operational and strategic contexts
apply appropriate theoretical concepts to dynamic and diverse hospitality concerns such as gourmet restaurants, pub franchises or international hotels
manage the complex relationships between the key industry players, whilst acknowledging the social responsibility of the 21st century hospitality manager.
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Event and Venue Management with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Event and Venue Management with Sandwich placement
The BA (Hons) Event and Venue Management course is a popular choice if you wish to gain employment in this exciting and rapidly expanding industry. It is of particular benefit if you are looking to start up your own events business or if you are already an events professional looking to enhance your career prospects. The course equips you with an events management portfolio of knowledge and skills so that you can consider the diverse work opportunities available in the events industry on a regional, national and international level.
Sandwich Year
You will have the opportunity to undertake a 40 credit placement at Level 5 of study.
5BU005 Supervised Work Experience (40 Credits)
Whilst studying with us, you will learn about the dynamic global marketplace within which events venues operate, gain a working understanding of digital technologies, and develop entrepreneurship and business skills that will help you to plan, organise and stage events.
The events industry is enjoying rapid growth regionally, nationally and internationally due to the scope of the industry sector and the range of employment opportunities available, such as the management of large music venues, sports stadia, tourist attractions, multi-retail outlets, and cultural festivals. Investment by governments, the creative industries, and sporting bodies, in events as a vehicle for the regeneration of cities, has resulted in destinations worldwide branding themselves as potential and suitable hosts for large profile events such as London 2012, European Capital of Culture and The Edinburgh Festival. Continuous investment in the events industry has also meant more new purpose built venues are developed in which to house events, for example the O2 arena.
Upon graduation you can expect to enter a number of roles in the events sector, gain career progression or set up your own events business. Diverse opportunities can be found worldwide from management of venues and stadia, conferencing in hotels, staging corporate, local authority or charity events, arts and music festivals, and running your own business.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Apply critically theories, and concepts relating to the dynamic events landscape, considering political, economic, social, economic, tourism, environmental and technological dimensions to the management of events and venues in global contexts.
To utilise a portfolio of transferable industry operational and entrepreneurial skills in the design, operation and management of events and venues.
Consider critically an in-depth knowledge of contemporary management theories, concepts and skills: marketing, HR, finance in a services context considering the complexities of managing stakeholders and operations in an experiential events landscape.
Develop personally and professionally through academic and practical knowledge and skills acquisition from understanding to critical application of research into event related issues, either individually or as part of a team culminating in written reports, essays, presentations or other media
Develop awareness of and utilise digital technologies in learning environments and in the context of researching, planning, managing and evaluating events and venues.
Apply theoretical concepts and models and practical research and skills to the design, organisation, operation and management of stakeholders: artists, performers, staff (including volunteers), and consumers integral to the event experience.
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Tourism and Economics
BA (Hons)
Tourism and Economics with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons) Tourism and Economics combines the skills development from the economics subject with a knowledge and understanding of the key requirements of successful tourism organisations and it equips graduates with the skills and knowledge required to manage tourism within an evolving global marketplace.
The course has a strong emphasis on enterprise and enables students to develop industry sought after competencies for students to progress their career within the dynamic, multi-faceted industry. The course is also designed to make you attractive to prospective employers through the development of practical skills such as the ability to problem solve, work in groups, research and use research methods and work independently.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
University of Wolverhampton offers students an opportunity to study Tourism and Economics to gain a knowledge and understanding of the recent developments in economics and the application of economic concepts to current issues and challenges in the dynamic, multi-faceted tourism industry. There will be opportunities for practical application of learning through work placement, field trips and consultancy projects.
As part of your study of Tourism and Economics you will develop skills in the organisation and analysis of statistical data, the interpretation of economic issues and the communication of economic ideas. These skills have been identified as being in demand by employers by a number of surveys, such as the one carried-out by the Economics Network.
The teaching at the University is designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of learners, and benefits from technology supported learning so that you can develop your quantitative and IT skills whilst developing and presenting exciting and industry-relevant assessments.
The teaching team bring with them a wealth of industry experience from across the world and from a wide range of public, private, and voluntary sector organisations. The team is active in research and writing textbooks that inform the teaching on this course and continue to deliver applied research to ensure they remain at the cutting-edge of industry developments.
The team have many associations with industry partners including Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA). The department is a member of The Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE), the Association of Event Management Education (AEME) and The Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT).
A degree in Tourism and Economics will prepare students for a range of career opportunities in regeneration, consultancy, destination management, as well as market research, as they will have developed the skills to understand the influence and impacts of tourism upon the community, environment and economy, and the careful balance required to develop tourism locally, nationally and globally in a range of tourism business environments, supported by a knowledge and understanding of concepts and characteristics of economics and tourism and related business functions.
This course provides students with a range of skills, knowledge and abilities, work experience opportunities and a portfolio of work which demonstrates their employability. Students will have the opportunity to engage with the industry through guest talks and company visits, placements built into modules, ERASMUS study exchange, Wolverhampton Enterprise and Employability Award, annual Career Development Week, an accredited optional sandwich year between the second and third year and summer placements.
For the award of an honours degree, you, the student, will be able to:
Have the ability and knowledge necessary to work within the dynamic, changing and increasingly technology-reliant global tourism industry, critically applying economic reasoning.
Have the skills to work in a range of tourism business environments, supported by a knowledge and understanding of concepts and characteristics of economics and tourism and related business functions such as Marketing, Human Resources, Strategy and Operations Management that are necessary to be an effective manager.
Be able to identify the uniqueness of contemporary tourism resources and develop these into exciting local, regional, national or international tourism products.
Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the sources and content of economic data, develop and analyse information and effectively communicate this to colleagues, managers and customers to support tourism business development.
Understand the influence and impacts of economics and tourism upon the community and the environment, and the careful balance required to develop tourism locally, nationally and globally.
Be able to develop critical evaluative skills, generate knowledge and implement proposed solution towards development and management of economics and tourism projects/business.
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Tourism and Events Management
BA (Hons)
Tourism and Events Management with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons) Tourism and Events combines the skills development from the events subject with a knowledge and understanding of the key requirements of successful tourism organisations and it equips graduates with the skills and knowledge required to manage tourism within an evolving global marketplace of events management.
The course has a strong emphasis on management and enterprise and enables students to develop industry sought after competencies for students to progress their career within the dynamic, multi-faceted industry. The course is also designed to make you attractive to prospective employers through the development of practical skills, such as, the ability to problem solve, work in groups, research, use research methods and work independently.
A degree in Tourism and Events Management prepares you for career opportunities in the tourism and events sector where you can use a portfolio of events expertise and skills to inform the management of tourist destinations and attractions. Upon graduation students can expect to enter a number of roles in the tourism or events sector within the public, private or voluntary sectors, or continue on to postgraduate study. Career opportunities include travel agents, destination management and marketing organisations, event and venue management companies, visitor attractions, heritage sites, local authorities, cultural organisations, travel operators, transport organisations and travel industry suppliers.
You can further enhance your graduate employability by undertaking an industry placement between the second and third year of your degree. The university fully supports its students in finding domestic and international placements, making applications, writing CVs, preparing for interviews and assessment centres. Students who complete a year of an industry based placement gain confidence, improve their employability, often secure graduate jobs and achieve high classification degrees.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
The Marketing, Innovation, Leisure and Enterprise (MiLE) department has strong reputation in the subject disciplines of tourism and events management, based on a combination of the industry expertise and experience of MiLE department staff who have delivered a number of consultancy projects on behalf of organisations such as The NEC Group, further demonstrating our expertise around the management of venues.
Courses are informed and endorsed by our research, publications and engagement with professional bodies such as the Association of the British Travel Agents, the Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE) and the Association for Events Management Education (AEME). We are also the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence. These accreditations recognise leading universities who maintain high professional standards throughout tourism and events industries.
We have strong links with industry partners and work closely with large tourism and events businesses, such as, the NEC, Sandals and Disney. Students of this course engage in industry specific work placements, have access to high level industry speakers, interact with senior industry figures (for mentoring and research purposes) and have the opportunity to be awarded the annual ITT Centre of Excellence Student of the Year award and many other awards. Furthermore, our relationship with university venues (The Arena Theatre and The Performance Hub) provides an alternative classroom which you will access as part of your course. Learning with us, you will engage with industry through application of learning to live events, field trips and guest lectures. These resources and developments place MiLE in a very strong position to provide both practical experiences, which underpin theoretical understanding, and prepare you for the challenges of working in the dynamic event tourism environment.
Teaching at the University is designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of learners, and benefits from technology supported learning so that you can develop your IT skills whilst developing and presenting exciting and industry-relevant assessments. The University of Wolverhampton continues to develop state of the art facilities which greatly enhance your learning experience. The University of Wolverhampton Business School, which houses the course, was opened in November 2015. Designed to nurture talents and provide platform for engagement with the business community in the region, the University of Wolverhampton Business School building provides state of the art facilities, such as, executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. This building and its facilities provide conducive environment for student learning and Higher Education experience. As a result of gaining a BA (Hons) in Tourism and Events Management from the University of Wolverhampton you can be sure you will be ready to enter the world of graduate employment within the industry of your choice.
There are many internal and external initiatives which have been developed to support students’ employability development and to boost your career prospects with real life business experience. For example the Challenge Academy, organised and delivered by the university, is a network of students who undertake short-term projects on behalf of businesses. During the first and second year of the degree students take a module which gives them an opportunity to undertake a placement, in the final year there are opportunities to undertake real life consultancy projects. Between the second and third year of the degree students have an opportunity to take a sandwich placement, which is a ten months paid placement in the industry. The University’s Careers Centre provides assistance in finding suitable placements and making successful applications, from identifying a job role to CV writing, applications, interviews and assessment centres. Every module delivered as part of this course aims to give students exposure to the industry, this is either through a field trip or an industry speaker guest talk. All university students are eligible for the ERASMUS+ EU Placements. These are paid or unpaid placements organised in the area of students’ study or interest in a number of European Union countries. There are two to twelve months summer or yearlong placements which are organised and funded by the scheme (flights, insurance, accommodation, transfers etc.). The University has a team of careers consultants and employability advisers who offer help with the above opportunities. There is also a virtual jobs boards called the Workplace which advertises a multitude of casual and permanent roles. These may be of interest to you whilst studying with us or as you look for your first post-university graduate job.
The degree is designed and delivered to include opportunities for experiential learning. This includes engagement with the industry through module guest talks and company visits, placements built into modules, an accredited optional sandwich year between the second and third year, ERASMUS study exchange, annual Career Development Week and summer and graduate placements.
A degree in Tourism and Events Management gives graduates an opportunity for a career in the tourism sector where you will be able to use a portfolio of events expertise and skills to inform the management of tourist destinations and attractions. Upon graduation students can expect to enter a number of roles in the tourism sector within the public, private or voluntary sectors, or continue on to postgraduate study. Career opportunities include travel agents, destination management and marketing organisations, event and venue management, visitor attractions, heritage sites, local authorities, cultural organisations, travel operators, transport organisations and travel industry suppliers.
For the award of an honours degree, you, the student, will be able to:
Demonstrate an ability to deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and enquiry within the tourism and events management discipline and apply the methods and techniques that they have learned to review, consolidate, extend and apply your knowledge and understanding, and to initiate and carry out projects.
Demonstrate conceptual understanding that enables the student:
to devise and sustain arguments, and/or to solve problems, using ideas and techniques, some of which are at the forefront of a discipline
to describe and comment upon particular aspects of current research, or equivalent advanced scholarship, in the discipline.
Demonstrate the ability to manage your own learning, and to make use of scholarly reviews and primary sources (for example, refereed research articles and/or original materials appropriate to the discipline) and communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data (that may be incomplete), to make judgements, and to frame appropriate questions to achieve a solution - or identify a range of solutions - to a problem.
Propose, undertake and present an independent study project that analyses a key issue in the area of business and human resource management.
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Tourism and Marketing Management
BA (Hons)
Tourism and Marketing Management with Sandwich Placement
A degree in Tourism and Marketing Management will prepare you for career opportunities in the tourism sector where you will be able to use a portfolio of marketing expertise and skills to inform the management of tourist destinations and attractions.
During your studies you will learn a range of academic and applied practical skills which will support you in progressing toward an academic career, employment in industry, or support you in developing your own business. There will be opportunities to learn theories and academic perspectives in the specialism of Tourism Management, as well as apply topics learnt in applied modules, providing you with practical skills upon graduation. You will learn about all aspects of tourism from travel and tourism to dark tourism. You will also learn about effective marketing, covering topics from customer acquisition to applied marketing strategy. You will be given the opportunity to work with real businesses and gain access to managers and executive officers, as well as put your skills into practise. Upon graduation students can expect to enter a number of roles in the tourism sector within the public, private or voluntary sectors, or continue on to postgraduate study. Career opportunities include travel agents, destination management and marketing organisations, visitor attractions, heritage sites, local authorities, cultural organisations, travel operators, transport organisations and travel industry suppliers.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
The Marketing, Innovation, Leisure and Enterprise (MiLE) department has strong reputations in the subject disciplines of tourism management and marketing, based on a combination of the industry expertise and experience of MiLE department staff who have delivered a number of consultancy projects on behalf of organisations such as The NEC Group, further demonstrating our expertise around the management of venues.
Courses are informed and endorsed by our research, publications, and engagement with professional bodies such as the Association for Events Management Education (AEME) and Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).
We have forged strong links with industry partners including The Tourism Society and The Tourism Management Institute (TMI). We also work closely with large travel and tourism businesses such as TUI UK Plc and the European Tour Operators Association, and are the department are members of The Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE), the Association of Event Management Education (AEME), The Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) and The Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME).
As well as being an institutional member of the CIM, the University is an Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence. These accreditations recognise leading universities who maintain high professional standards throughout marketing and travel and tourism industries.
Students of this course will gain the opportunity to engage in industry specific work placements, gain access to high level industry speakers, gain access to senior industry figures for research purposes and have the opportunity to be awarded the annual ITT Centre of Excellence Student of the Year award. Furthermore, our relationship with University venues: The Arena Theatre and The Performance Hub provide an alternative classroom which you will access as part of your course. Learning with us, you will engage with industry through application of learning to live events, field trips and guest lecturers. These resources and developments place MiLE in a very strong position to provide both practical experiences which underpin theoretical understanding and prepare you for the challenges of working in the dynamic event marketing environment.
Teaching at the University is designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of learners, and benefits from technology supported learning so that you can develop your IT skills whilst developing and presenting exciting and industry-relevant assessments.
The University of Wolverhampton continues to develop state of the art facilities which will greatly enhance your learning experience. A new purpose built facility has been built to house the University of Wolverhampton Business School. Designed to nurture talents and provide platform for engagement with the business community in the region, the University of Wolverhampton Business School building will provide state of the art facilities such as executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. This building and facilities will provide a conducive environment for learning and HE experience.
You can develop the skills and knowledge that you need to study at undergraduate level, building on your strengths and working on your weaknesses, so that you can feel confident that by the end you are ready to commence a degree course, and to apply the skills to undertake the directed and independent learning which will help you to achieve your potential. This will allow you to embark on Level 4 study in an appropriate undergraduate discipline or combined award, confident that you have developed the skills and chosen the most relevant subject area(s) to specialise in, which will allow you to perform strongly at degree level and enhance your career aims.
There are many internal and external initiatives which have been developed to support students’ employability development and to boost your career prospects with real life business experience. For example the Challenge Academy, organised and delivered by the university, is a network of students who undertake short-term projects on behalf of businesses. During the first and second year of the degree students take a module which gives them an opportunity to undertake a placement, in the final year there are opportunities to undertake real life consultancy projects. Between the second and third year of the degree students have an opportunity to take a sandwich placement, which is a ten months paid placement in the industry. The University’s Careers Centre provides assistance in finding suitable placements and making successful applications, from identifying a job role to CV writing, applications, interviews and assessment centres. Every module delivered as part of this course aims to give students exposure to the industry, this is either through a field trip or an industry speaker guest talk. All university students are eligible for the ERASMUS+ EU Placements. These are paid or unpaid placements organised in the area of students’ study or interest in a number of European Union countries. There are two to twelve months summer or yearlong placements which are organised and funded by the scheme (flights, insurance, accommodation, transfers, etc.). The University has a team of careers consultants and employability advisers who offer help with the above opportunities. There is also a virtual jobs boards called the Workplace which advertises a multitude of casual and permanent roles. These may be of interest to you whilst studying with us or as you look for your first post-university graduate job.
A degree in Tourism and Marketing Management will prepare you for career opportunities in the tourism sector where you will be able to use a portfolio of marketing expertise and skills to inform the management of tourist destinations and attractions. During your studies there will be opportunities to gain employability support such as CV writing, applying for job vacancies and writing personal statements. There will be opportunities to engage with Alumni who have gained successful careers in the Tourism sectors. Challenge Academy provides a link between students and real life projects which can be undertaken alongside study, and are often integrated into modules. This gives students many opportunities to network with industry professionals and gain hands on experience which will give our students a competitive advantage when they graduate. There is also business start-up support available for those wanting to run their own business. There are also opportunities to engage in careers fairs, as well as the Career Development Week initiative. Upon graduation students can expect to enter a number of roles in the tourism sector within the public, private or voluntary sectors, or continue on to postgraduate study. Career opportunities include travel agents, destination management and marketing organisations, visitor attractions, heritage sites, local authorities, cultural organisations, travel operators, transport organisations and travel industry suppliers.
For the award of an honours degree, you, the student, will be able to:
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of key aspects of tourism and marketing management within the tourism sector, including acquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge, at least some of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of defined aspects of a discipline with an appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge.
Demonstrate an ability to deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and enquiry within the tourism and marketing management discipline and apply the methods and techniques that they have learned to review, consolidate, extend and apply your knowledge and understanding, and to initiate and carry out projects.
Demonstrate conceptual understanding that enables the student:
to devise and sustain arguments, and/or to solve problems, using ideas and techniques, some of which are at the forefront of a discipline
to describe and comment upon particular aspects of current research, or equivalent advanced scholarship, in the discipline.
Demonstrate the ability to manage your own learning, and to make use of scholarly reviews and primary sources (for example, refereed research articles and/or original materials appropriate to the discipline) and communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data (that may be incomplete), to make judgements, and to frame appropriate questions to achieve a solution - or identify a range of solutions - to a problem.
Propose, undertake and present an independent study project that analyses a key issue in the area of business and human resource management.
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Accounting and Law with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Accounting and Law with Sandwich placement
Accounting, Finance and Economics, Law
The BA (Hons) Accounting and Law degree course aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of law and accountancy including the legal aspects of accountancy and accounting theories and their strategic applications to firms and organisations operating within a changing global environment. Students will demonstrate progression throughout their course of study to develop the ability to apply knowledge to problem situations and provide solutions to unresolved debates demonstrated over a wide number of issues within law and accountancy and allied areas.
Through use of a wide range of concepts, approaches and learning techniques the course intends to equip students with a range of personal, intellectual and numerical skills in preparation for a career in accountancy management with added legal knowledge to enhance their abilities within this chosen area of employment.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
We pride ourselves on our supportive culture with a large team of support staff to provide excellent pastoral care and support with a welcoming academic environment in which to undertake your degree.
“There are many good points about the courses including the excellent teaching, the support provided by staff and the international mix of students. The facilities are also very good especially the Learning Centres.”
“During my time as a student I enjoyed being a member of the Student Law Society, attending debates and the annual ball as well as taking part in the Mooting. I also enjoyed the speakers that visited eg, David Blunkett and Judge Michael Fysch QC.” Steven Gallagher, LLB(Hons); LLM; Barrister, now working in City University Hong Kong
“While studying here in the city of Wolverhampton I found the location to be brilliant – being in the City Centre, public transport was easily accessible, especially coming from Birmingham every day.”
In the recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) the School's average ranking was the joint highest ranking of all new universities within the Region with 65% of law staff ranked at an international level or above. It was also rated as 'Excellent' for Business and Management studies in the Sunday Times University Guide in 2007.
Throughout your time spent studying for a BA (Hons) Accounting and Law you will undertake lectures, seminars, workshops, use on-line learning facilities and other forms of technology-supported learning to gain knowledge of the legal and accounting systems, familiarity with legal and financial institutions and procedures, and gain an understanding of the principles and values in a range of topics. You should be able to apply knowledge to problem situations and demonstrate the ability to provide solutions; be able to evaluate law and accounting and accountancy procedures both independently and in relation to other perspectives. Through learned research techniques you will be able to identify and use primary sources and journals relevant to topics under study and be able to act independently in planning and managing tasks and demonstrate proficiency in the use of ICT and technology supported learning.
The nature of the degree means that graduates may enter a range of occupations including: Management, International Finance, Marketing, Police, Trading Standards, Health & Safety, Personnel, Accountant, Local Authority, Civil Service etc., as well as the traditional legal professions of Barrister or Solicitor (following further courses of study namely the Graduate Diploma in Law/Common Professional Examination prior to undertaking the Legal Practice Course or Bar Professional Training Course).
As well as the list above, you could also consider careers in banking, finance, insurance or work in public and private sector management.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of the contexts in which accountancy operates including the legal, ethical, social and natural environment, together with accounting concepts, principles, and accountancy practices.
Demonstrate skills in recording accounting transactions using a range of data including the ability to critically analyse contemporary theories and empirical evidence drawing reasoned conclusions.
Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts, principles, theories and procedures of Accounting and the fundamental doctrines, sources and principles which underpin the Law of England and Wales and how it relates to ethics and the concept of justice and the institutions within which the law is administered and how Law is made and developed.
Apply knowledge to problem situations and demonstrate the ability to provide solutions to unresolved issues over a wide number of legal and accounting issues and communicate these conclusions effectively.
Demonstrate a range of accountancy and legally-focused skills including the ability to locate, record and summarise information including reflection on one’s own learning; knowledge of accounting and legal rules and effective communication of this information.
Act independently in planning and managing tasks with limited guidance in areas which they have been studied; presentation of information including quantitative and qualitative data and other numerical data (where relevant) with analysis in a form appropriate to the intended audience.
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Business and Law with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Business and Law with Sandwich placement
Business and management, Law
Our BA (Hons) Business and Law with Sandwich Placement degree is a four-year course which enables students to build their business and management skills, whilst gaining a firm understanding of the laws that dictate the world of business. The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in business or law. The sandwich year provides students with the opportunity to gain work experience in a real-world setting. This can be beneficial in terms of developing practical skills and gaining an insight into the working world. It can also help students to make contacts within their chosen industry.
This essential course, crafted in collaboration with worldwide universities and industry organisations, combines the vital subjects of Business and Law. You will examine the connections between these fields, gaining familiarity with relevant institutions and procedures through practical-oriented research in the University of Wolverhampton’s specialist Mary Seacole building. By taking the Sandwich Placement programme, you can gain additional work or study experience to develop and demonstrate your knowledge and skills, assets sought after by employers. Graduates will be prepared to devise solutions for problems in law, business and allied areas, making positive contributions to these fields with critical analysis and appropriate action.
Areas of study on this course have been carefully selected by the University of Wolverhampton and partnered organisations, ensuring the validity and vocational value of your curriculum. You will study foundational areas of business and law, including financial management, moral responsibility, professional conduct and worldwide, digital-oriented operations, from the outset of degree-level study. Subsequent years will see you progress to a more detailed understanding of legal minutia and business practice, branching out your knowledge under the constructive supervision of Wolverhampton Law School experts. The research-led teaching of our staff focuses your outlook on the latest policy and practical debates, while utilising the cutting-edge equipment and stimulating environment of our dedicated campus facilities.
The sandwich placement adds an additional year to your curriculum, allowing you to engage in supervised work experience before progressing to final year studies. Following studies will elaborate on advanced and diverse facets of business and law, assessing your knowledge with a final independent project: 8000 words of original research on an area of your choosing. Whether you produce a traditional dissertation, consultancy type project or work in another relevant form, the University remains open-minded and flexible on your interests and manner of content. You may also, as many students choose to do, continue with career work while completing this project.
“I chose to study law at Wolverhampton because I visited the School and was impressed by the helpfulness and enthusiasm of all the staff.”
“There are many good points about the courses including the excellent teaching, the support provided by staff and the international mix of students. The facilities are also very good, especially the Learning Centres.”
“During my time as a student I enjoyed being a member of the Student Law Societies, attending debates and the annual ball as well as taking part in the Mooting. I also enjoyed the speakers that visited e.g., David Blunkett and Judge Michael Fysch QC.”
Steven Gallagher, LLB(Hons); LLM; Barrister, now working in City University Hong Kong
“While studying here in the city of Wolverhampton I found the location to be brilliant – being in the city centre, public transport was easily accessible, especially coming from Birmingham every day.”
“In addition to studying the foundations of legal knowledge, you will be exposed to key areas of business knowledge. Innovation and Enterprise, sustainability and digitalisation and professionalism underpin the Business components of your course. You will explore certain functional areas of your Business such as management, marketing, HR through the lens of these four main themes which run throughout the programme. This course will assist students to develop analysis and evaluation skills that can be applied to real world situations.”
The BA (Hons) Business and Law is a popular course within the School of Law Social Sciences & Communications and is based on the study of what are considered essential modules for this area of specialism. It was first developed as a collaborative programme between the University of Wolverhampton Business School, the School of Law, Social Sciences & Communications and SCOPE City University Hong Kong and is now offered in the UK and also continues to be offered in Hong Kong as a ‘Top-up’ degree for the City University programme of study.
In the recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) the School’s average ranking was the joint highest ranking of all new universities within the Region with 65% of law staff ranked at an international level or above. It was also rated as Excellent for business and management studies in the Sunday Times University Guide in 2007.
Mooting and other legal skills competitions provide the UK students the opportunity to experience what it is like to be a lawyer. Also, a purpose built courtroom gives you a taste of life in a real court. with purpose-built legal equipment and state of the art acoustics. There are also regular visits to The Inns of Court, Houses of Parliament as well as career talks from local firms, police, and other relevant organisations.
The BA(Hons) Business and Law programme can be studied full time (UK), or by intensive block delivery (Hong Kong).
Graduates may enter a range of occupations including those closely aligned to the subject discipline including; Management, Finance, Marketing, Trading Standards, Health & Safety, Local Authority, Civil Service, Banking, Insurance or work in public or private sector management. Graduates may also opt to continue their study undertaking a postgraduate degree i.e. LLM Common Professional Examination and the Legal Practice Course (LPC).
Many of our graduates have gone on to become lawyers, although as well as the list above, you could also consider careers in banking, finance, insurance or work in public and private sector management.
Skills formed and honed throughout this course will prove especially applicable to Business and Law careers, while filling a broader, transferrable role in the wider world of work. You will comprehensively understand issues of business policy, organisation management and legal fundamentals, underpinning your work in these areas with vital knowledge. To prepare you for this work, a number of fundamental abilities will be trained – innovative problem solving, communication, research, collaboration and independence, among others – sufficiently equipping you for careers of choice and singling you out to employers across various industries.
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Human Resource Management and Law with Sandwich
BA (Hons)
Human Resource Management and Law with Sandwich placement
Human resources, Law
The BA (Hons) Human Resource Management (HRM) and Law degree aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of law and the legal aspects of human resource management and human resource theories and their strategic applications to firms and organisations operating within a changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches and learning techniques the course intends to equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in human resource management with additional legal knowledge to enhance their abilities within this chosen area of employment.
Students will acquire both people management and legally-focused skills which will be attractive to employers at a local, national and international level. Students will gain the ability to act independently in planning and managing tasks using resources to retrieve and evaluate information; and to apply the findings of such work to the solution of human resource management and legal problems.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
Throughout your time spent studying for a BA (Hons) Human Resource Management and Law you will undertake lectures, seminars, workshops, use on-line learning facilities and other forms of technology-supported learning to gain knowledge of the legal and human resource management systems, familiarity with legal and institutions and procedures, and gain an understanding of the principles and values in a range of topics allied to Human Resource Management.
You should be able to apply knowledge to problem situations and demonstrate the ability to provide solutions; be able to evaluate law and Human Resource Management procedures both independently and in relation to other perspectives. Through learned research techniques you will be able to identify and use primary sources and journals relevant to topics under study and be able to act independently in planning and managing tasks and demonstrate proficiency in the use of ICT and technology supported learning.
The nature of the degree means that graduates may enter a range of alternative occupations including: Management, Legal Executive, Police, Trading Standards, Health & Safety, Personnel, Local Authority, or the Civil Service , as well as the traditional legal professions of Barrister or Solicitor following further courses of study the Legal Practice Course at the University of Wolverhampton or the Bar Professional Training Course.
You could also consider careers in banking, finance, insurance or work in public and private sector management. Alternatively you may wish to continue to study with us and undertake one of the specialist Masters degrees with us or at another institution.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Be able to reflect on and understand social, political and cultural diversity.
Demonstrate knowledge of the legal system studied, including familiarity with its institutions and procedures and an understanding of how law fits together and operates in comparable jurisdictions.
Be able to apply a critical approach to methods of enquiry and evaluation in a social policy context.
Be able to evaluate law both independently in terms of doctrinal coherence and in relation to other policy perspectives which have been taught specifically.
Be able to act independently in planning and managing tasks with limited guidance in areas which they have studied and will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of IT and engage with blended and technology supported learning.
Be able to apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and policy outcomes.
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Social Policy and Law with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Social Policy and Law with Sandwich placement
Law, Sociology social policy and criminology
The BA (Hons) Law and Social Policy course aims to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of legal aspects and implications of social policy affecting today’s society, the theories and their strategic applications operating within a changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches and learning techniques the course intends to equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills and an awareness in preparation for a career within this sphere with the added legal knowledge to enhance their abilities within this chosen area of employment.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
Studying Law and Social Policy gives students an excellent opportunity to gain an indepth knowledge of the legal system alongside a clear understanding of a range of social issues and problems that shape wider society.
Mooting and other legal skills competitions provide the opportunity to experience what it is like to be a lawyer. Also, a purpose built courtroom gives you a taste of life in a real court. with purpose-built legal equipment and special acoustics.
There are also regular visits to The Inns of Court, Houses of Parliament as well as career talks from local firms, police, and other relevant organisations.
The diverse nature of the degree means that graduates enter a range of occupations including: Legal Executive, Police, Trading Standards, Welfare Advice, Health & Safety, Personnel, Accountant, Local Authority, Civil Service etc.,
Many of our graduates have gone on to become lawyers, although as well as the list above, you could also consider careers in banking, finance, insurance or work in public and private sector management.
It is possible to continue your studies through postgraduate courses related to Law or Social Policy.
As a graduate of this course you will be able to demonstrate:
Be able to reflect on and understand social, political and cultural diversity.
Gain knowledge of the legal system studied, including familiarity with its institutions and procedures and an understanding of how law fits together and operates in comparable jurisdictions.
Be able to apply a critical approach to methods, enquiry and evaluation in a social policy context.
Be able to evaluate law both independently in terms of doctrinal coherence and in relation to other policy perspectives which have been taught specifically
Be able to act independently in planning and managing tasks with limited guidance in areas which they have studied and will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of ICT and engage with blended and technology supported learning.
Be able to apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and policy outcomes
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Policing and Intelligence with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Policing and Intelligence with Sandwich placement
The course has been designed to give each student various options for their future career in law enforcement. There are two themes running throughout the degree; policing and intelligence.
This award is about ‘policing’ and ‘intelligence’ but not just the operational side to policing. Your programme of study will address a wide array of occupations beyond the police force which require graduates with an in depth knowledge of intelligence and analysis, forensic investigative skills, digital policing, knowledge of criminal law, knowledge of intelligence relating to various aspects of terrorism and counter terrorism, appreciation of mental health, cyber security and wider understanding of the social context in which policing is conducted.
The professionally focused nature of this programme is designed not only to provide knowledge and skills sufficient to gain employment in policing and other security and law enforcement areas, but to also establish a firm foundation upon which to build a career.
This course has been developed in conjunction with Schools across the University, with contributions from the Schools of Law, Historical and Political Studies, Health and Wellbeing; Applied Science and the Business School.
Subject specific skills, such as knowledge of police procedure and evidence, mental health issues, intelligence and analysis, police ethics and management and leadership will be covered and will be complemented by the type of transferable key skills that are highly valued by employers in the graduate job market, including the ability to present and develop a cohesive argument, IT skills, research and problem-solving skills, communication skills and working as part of a team.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
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The University has been delivering policing degrees for over a decade. The research-led teaching ensures that you will be learning about the very latest debates in policy and practice.
Successful completion of this award may lead to a career in the police service as an operational officer or as support staff as an intelligence and crime analyst. However this degree does not limit employability to these roles. The degree develops skills which are appropriate to a range of law enforcement and security roles including investigation within branches of Revenue and Customs, Immigration, Social Security Services; Health and Safety Executive; Environmental Health; private security sector; forensic accountancy and allied or related areas. Whether or not you pursue a vocation in policing, this degree will provide you with a set of intellectual, social and practical skills, as well as knowledge that many employers find attractive.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to demonstrate :
Knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to graduate specifically to employment within policing or intelligence and related areas
Critical awareness of social, political and cultural diversity in the context of policing, intelligence and the wider criminal justice area
Understanding of the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, responses to crime, policing and intelligence.
Ability to undertake research and communicate the findings of research appropriately.
Application of theory to real world practice of policing, intelligence and related areas.
The ability to act independently managing their own learning and critically reflect upon their own learning.
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Marketing Management with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Marketing Management with Sandwich placement
Marketing
The BA (Hons) Marketing Management course aims to provide the student with an underpinning knowledge and understanding of business and how marketing theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and challenging global business environment can be applied.
Through the use of a wide range of approaches and e-learning forums students will learn varied aspects of marketing principles essential to the work of marketing professionals including: marketing planning and strategy, digital marketing techniques, consumer behaviour, advertising, communication with customers, pricing, distribution, selling techniques, building relationships with stakeholders and researching markets. Throughout the course students will learn practical skills, including IT, numerical and communication skills, much of this will be underpinned by real life examples.
The BA (Hons) Marketing Management course provides an option for students to pursue a one-year work placement in employment, either in the UK or abroad. In addition to this by studying on the BA (Hons) Marketing Management students will be able to access a wide variety of internships (both paid and unpaid), which will further develop their knowledge and application of marketing management techniques in practice.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships - You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing-related areas including product & brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing and service sectors.
The course has been designed to obtain maximum exemptions from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Marketing Management course graduates will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing and with the relevant work experience can progress onto the CIM Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing. You may also choose to study an MSc Marketing. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide students with opportunities to progress into various marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Develop and apply research, writing, numerical, digital and personal skills within a business context
Develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of marketing management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Apply relevant transferable skills to a career in marketing management (for example, managing projects, communication, working in teams, research and appropriate technologies and critically reflect on the effectiveness of their own skills and knowledge).
Examine contemporary and strategic marketing issues through the application of relevant analytical concepts, models and theories.
Evaluate and demonstrate an informed understanding of ethical responsibilities contributing to their professional values and their role in organisations and society in the 21st century.
Critically appraise relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different business scenarios.
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Marketing & Events Management with Sandwich
BA (Hons)
Marketing and Events Management with Sandwich placement
Increasingly, marketing and events are closely related, with events forming a key element of the marketing strategies of a number of organisations. Trade shows, product launches, conferences fundraising, public relations, are all evidence of external and internal marketing where event management (and the management of venues) are key responsibilities for marketing managers and illustrate the need for marketing managers to be competent and skilled in both marketing and event management.
BA (Hons) Marketing & Events Management will equip graduates with an events and marketing management portfolio of knowledge and skills so that they can consider the diverse work opportunities available in the events industry regionally, nationally and internationally. They will learn about the dynamic global marketplace within which the marketing and events operate, gain a working understanding of digital technologies and develop entrepreneurship and business skills that will help them to plan, organise, market and stage events.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
The Marketing, Innovation, Leisure and Enterprise (MiLE) department has strong reputations in the subject disciplines of event management and marketing, based on a combination of the industry expertise and experience of MiLE department staff who have delivered a number of consultancy projects on behalf of organisations such as The NEC Group, further demonstrating our expertise around the management of venues. Courses are informed and endorsed by our research, publications, and engagement with professional bodies such as the Association for Events Management Education (AEME) and Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).
Our relationship with university venues: The Arena Theatre and The Performance Hub provide an alternative classroom which you will access as part of your course. Learning with us, you will engage with industry through application of learning to live events, field trips and guest lecturers. These resources and developments place MiLE in a very strong position to provide both practical experiences which underpin theoretical understanding and prepare you for the challenges of working in the dynamic event marketing environment.
Whilst studying with us in our new business school at the Wolverhampton Campus, you will learn about the global marketplace within which event venues operate, gain a working understanding of digital technologies, and develop entrepreneurship and business marketing skills that will help you to plan, organise, and market events.
A degree in Marketing and Events Management will prepare you for career opportunities in the events sector where you will be able to use a portfolio of marketing expertise and skills to inform the management of events and venues. Upon graduation students can expect to enter a number of roles in the events marketing sector: public, private or voluntary, gain career progression or set up their own events business. Opportunities can be found in a diversity of venues worldwide from management of venues and stadia, conferencing in hotels to staging corporate, local authority or charity events, arts and music festivals, or business start-up such as Wedding planning. Graduates of this award may also progress to our Marketing and Events postgraduate programmes.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Understand the role and scope of the events sector and critically analyse events and venues impact upon their environments and on regional, national and global culture.
To acquire industry knowledge and develop operational and entrepreneurial skills, relevant to employability and to the marketing, operation and management of events and venues.
Critically appraise the changing trends in the event and venue industry and their ability to attract and retain consumers and develop markets.
Evaluate problem solving techniques to analyse challenges and appropriate theoretical concepts and models to the marketing and management of venues, artists, performers, staff and consumers.
Develop critical awareness of and utilise digital technologies in learning environments and in the context of managing marketing for events and venues.
Critically evaluate the role of regional, national and global stakeholders and their impact on the structure and organisation of the events industry and on the management of venues.
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Politics and History with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Politics and History with Sandwich placement
This comprehensive integrated joint course allows you to examine a wide range of themes and issues in the history and politics of Britain, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East from the sixteenth century to the present day. Focusing on the cultural, political, social and economic aspects of historical change, you will be encouraged to study particular areas of interest and controversy in depth. In your studies, you will learn the essential techniques of critical analysis, research methods and the skills required for handling and processing information. You will also be given the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of different historical and political approaches through a varied and dynamic learning and teaching environment. Using traditional and enhanced electronic forms of learning, the History and Politics degree enables you to achieve your full potential, developing the skills for successful study and future employment. The course actively encourages intellectual curiosity and digital literacy and lets you apply the skills you have learned in the classroom to relevant work situations. Our graduates are in high demand and employers value the critical awareness, communication skills, initiative and organisational abilities the course instils in our students.
Sandwich Year
You will have the opportunity to undertake a 40 credit placement at Level 5 of study.
5LW022 Supervised Work Experience (40 Credits)
The course aims to:
provide a learning experience in History and Politics which conforms to the national benchmarking standard
provide students with subject-specific and generic knowledge, experience and skills
prepare students for careers in which their skills can be applied directly
equip students with a range of key skills applicable to a wide variety of other careers commensurate with their graduate status
The Faculty of Social Sciences, in which History and Politics are based, has robust systems of student support, including the provision of `one to one’ study skills and academic counselling support.
Students graduating in Politics and History have gone on to do further Masters courses at Wolverhampton University. In recent years two History graduates have successfully completed PhDs at Wolverhampton University. Teaching, archival work and local government are common destinations of graduates in these subject areas.
On the completion of the course, the student should be able to demonstrate:
Identify and critically compare different concepts and methodologies used in both History and Politics.
Demonstrate an informed knowledge of the processes of continuity and change over an extended time-span as pertaining to the political history and institutions of the UK and one other area.
Engage critically with the major theoretical underpinnings and ideological traditions in History and Politics.
Demonstrate a proficiency in the generic and subject-specific skills used in the study of both subjects.
Use appropriate technologies in digitally literate and enterprising ways to support research, process data and produce written work and presentational material to a high quality.
Understand the value of civic responsibility in your outlook toward and relationships with others in an historical and global context.
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Politics and Philosophy with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Politics and Philosophy with Sandwich placement
Politics and Philosophy presents to us the major preoccupations of human existence; what is the good life? How can we judge between right and wrong? For some traditions in philosophy the civic life or the life of the state was the way to operationalize the good life and to develop fully human potential. Therefore, the two subjects overlap and interconnect well in their consideration of how people should live and how they can come together as citizens.
Sandwich Year
You will have the opportunity to undertake a 40 credit placement at Level 5 of study.
5LW022 Supervised Work Experience (40 Credits)
Members of the Philosophy and Politics subject teams are active researchers and have published widely. This research underpins the curriculum and ensures an engagement with current developments in the disciplines.
You will learn to apply philosophical skills and techniques to practical reasoning in an imaginative way.
Both subjects are in the School of Law, Social Sciences and communications which have a strong tradition of pastoral support and counselling relating to academic skills.
Internationally renowned philosophers are invited under the Royal Institute of Philosophy public lecture series to deliver lectures.
Comment from our External Examiner on provision:
For Philosophy:
"The curriculum is very well designed with material which meets the requirements of philosophical rigour and contemporary relevance. It is suitably orientated to cater for the interests of the students on the joint honours program. As in previous years it is evident that significant and sustained attention has been devoted to thinking about how to teach content in a way which encourages student engagement".
Politics and Philosophy graduates have gone on to pursue a variety of careers in the public and private sector. Several now work in journalism; others are employed as teachers and lecturers, while some have opted for postgraduate study at prestigious institutions throughout the world. Careers in local government, IT, media and campaigning are also pursued.
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
Organise (materials, time-frames, formats, etc.) and gather information from a variety of sources.
Employ a range of written, oral and digital resources in the research, articulation and presentation of scholarly and academic work;
Demonstrate a familiarity with specialised subject vocabularies, drawing connections between ideas, concepts, arguments and theories within Politics and Philosophy;
Display a critical self-awareness and openness to reasoned dialogue with others in a multi-cultural and international context whilst learning to act independently;
Demonstrate key employment skills (eg. self-management, IT, digital literacy, enterprise, working in groups);
Appreciate the historical development of the major traditions in Politics and Philosophy.
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Politics and Media with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Politics and Media with Sandwich placement
This course gives students the opportunity to study and evaluate the major theoretical approaches to Politics and Media and apply these to case-studies and to explore them through independent study or professional practice links in year 3. Communication is essential to any political activity and this dates at least from the importance of oration in classical Greece; however with the rise of `spin’, the globalisation of the media and the emergence of new forms the contemporary connections between these two disciplines are more significant than ever.
Sandwich Year
You will have the opportunity to undertake a 40 credit placement at Level 5 of study.
5LW022 Supervised Work Experience (40 Credits)
The staff in the Politics and Media teams are active researchers whose research underpins the modules which they teach. Students will be kept up-to-date in the most recent developments in the disciplines.
The School of Social, Historical and Political studies, in which these subjects are based, has a strong tradition of student support and guidance, including the opportunity of `one-to-one’ study skills tuition and accessible academic counselling .
Students in these subject areas often go on to postgraduate study in cognate areas and common areas of employment are local government, business administration, media and media-production related positions.
At the end of this course, you, will be able to:
Employ appropriate research methodologies within the fields of Politics and Media and Communication Studies
Analyse Media and Communication texts and Politics texts within appropriate theoretical frameworks
Appreciate the development of media, communication and cultural forms in a local, regional, national, international or global context
Understand the debate concerning the relationship between media and politics in terms of democracy, citizenship
Use their understanding of these disciplines to reflect upon their roles and responsibilities as citizens
Demonstrate a high level of digital competence
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Deaf Studies and Social Policy with Sandwich
BA (Hons)
Deaf Studies and Social Policy with Sandwich placement
Interpreting (BSL/English) and Deaf Studies, Sociology social policy and criminology
Students will be able to identify and understand the challenges faced in society when trying to adopt an inclusive approach to all aspects of life within a diverse society. They will have opportunities to consider a variety of issues and perspectives surrounding working with diverse groups, deaf people being considered in detail. Concepts of poverty, inclusion, social justice will be studied in relation to government response and policy. The course fosters cooperative and independent work as well as critical reflection. Students will be encouraged to develop effective communication in an interactive context utilising digital literacy.
Students are taught to understand the relationships between policy funding and provision with practical reference to diverse groups in society by investigating social fairness and justice.
Amongst diverse groups in society is the Deaf Community in the UK and students have the opportunity to learn British Sign Language, to appreciate notions of bilingualism and biculturalism by completing research for a voluntary agency.
As a priority, academic and pastoral support is provided by tutors from day one of the course. Peer mentoring offers an extra support mechanism. The course offers academic rigour and relevance to future professional life.
Comment from our External Examiner on provision:
For Social Policy:
"Three areas stand out. First, the enthusiasm and commitment of the course team is very impressive and one gets the feel of a student body that receives significant support. Second, the courses continue to have a strong contemporary orientation, with policy developments reflected quickly in course material. Third, the use of case study type assessment was particularly impressive".
You will have a real advantage when entering work because a degree in Deaf Studies and Social Policy will enable you to immediately enter a range of careers.
You can work directly in the Deaf Community or in Public Administration, Youth and Community Working, Housing and Health Service or in the Voluntary Sector. With further training you could become a teacher of a National Curriculum.
Other career destinations have included Communication Support, Key Skills Coordinator, NVQ Assessor, Lecturers, Researcher Roles and Local Authority positions in related fields.
Graduates go on to undertake post graduate diplomas such as Social Work and Audiology as well as Masters Degrees in Disabilities Studies, Speech & Language Therapy and Human Communications.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Demonstrate the ability to process and analyse and evaluate concepts and theories related to deafness and deaf peoples’ lives within the context of disability.
Effectively communicate in British Sign Language ( BSL) to intermediate level, supported by theoretical knowledge of BSL and Sign Linguistics utilising live communicative strategies as well as digital communication facilities.
Analyse inclusion concepts, theories and issues in a systematic way, identifying and reflecting on potential connections and discontinuities between aspects of subject knowledge and their application in social policies and concepts.
Reflect upon social, political and cultural diversity and apply a critical approach to methods of enquiry and evaluation in a social policy context.
Apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and critically asses policy intervention policy intervention.
Process and synthesise a range of relevant empirical data to present and justify your own chosen position.
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Politics and Social Policy with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Politics and Social Policy with Sandwich placement
History politics and war studies, Sociology social policy and criminology
This wide-ranging and work-focused course provides an interdisciplinary study of Politics and Social Policy. Students will engage in debates around what we mean by a socially fair and just society, and the policies a government should pursue to achieve one. The degree will also help to explain important global phenomenon including recent events like the war on terror and the impact of the international economic crisis
The degree will allow students to develop an understanding of contemporary social problems, such as poverty, inequalities in health, and underachievement in schools and the policies in place to address these issues. Alongside this students will investigate the institutions, processes and procedures through which interests are expressed, the theories we use in understanding political activity, and the factors motivating and legitimising it. Teaching and learning is designed to support digital literacy. Students will acquire the skills necessary to gather evidence and apply theories to a range of social and political issues. Students are encouraged to share knowledge and be enterprising with their ideas. Global comparative perspectives are incorporated in the degree providing students with the opportunity to learn about society and politics in other countries.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
Practical Experience: An opportunity at each level of the course to undertake a placement module which will provide invaluable practical experience.
Pastoral support: We pride ourselves in our supportive culture with a large team of academic and student support staff to provide excellent pastoral care and support together with a welcoming academic environment in which to undertake your degree.
Research-led: Our research-led teaching ensures that you will be learning about the very latest debates in policy and practice.
Politics and Social Policy students are attracted to a wide range of jobs mostly in the public or not for profit sector. Careers in local and central Government, community projects, and policy writing and analysis are all open to graduates. All courses provide the academic background and scholarship necessary for postgraduate study at both Master's and Doctoral level.
At the end of this course, you, will be able to:
Apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and policy intervention.
Be able to identify and critically compare different concepts and methodologies used in Politics and Social Policy.
Have a knowledge of the political history and institutions of the UK and one other area.
Be familiar with the major ideological traditions in Politics.
Have developed critical and analytic skills in the study of Politics and Social Policy which contribute to graduate employability.
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Criminology and Criminal Justice and Soci
BA (Hons)
Criminology and Criminal Justice and Social Policy (with Placement)
Sociology social policy and criminology
Crime and its impact are at the forefront of current political and social debate. A degree in Criminology Social Policy and Criminal Justice enables you to explore the reality behind the newpaper headlines on crime and examine a topic which is relevant, topical and has real, practical application in contemporary society. You will study a wide range of topics covering the legal and sociological issues of criminology and criminal justice and the associated policy responses. The course equips students with knowledge and skills appropriate for a range of graduate roles in the statutory, voluntary and commercial sector.
Teaching and learning is designed to support digital literacy. Students will acquire the skills necessary to gather evidence and apply theories to a range of social and political issues. Students are encouraged to share knowledge and be enterprising with their ideas.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
Practical Experience: An opportunity at each level of the course to undertake a placement module which will provide invaluable practical experience.
Pastoral support: We pride ourselves in our supportive culture with a large team of academic and student support staff to provide excellent pastoral care and support together with a welcoming academic environment in which to undertake your degree.
Research-led: Our research-led teaching ensures that you will be learning about the very latest debates in policy and practice.
Criminology, Criminal Justice and Social Policy graduates are attracted to a wide range of careers, mostly in the public and not-for-profit/non-governmental agency sector. Recent graduates are working in a variety of Criminal Justice Agencies including the police service and the National Probation Service, others are employed in related fields such as trading standards, HM Revenue and Customs, UK Border Agency and social work. For those wishing to pursue careers outside the criminal justice system this integrated degree develops skills which are appropriate to a range of careers from the civil service to various management roles. All courses provide the academic background and scholarship necessary for postgraduate study at both Master's and Doctoral level.
At the end of this course, you, will be able to:
Understand the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, responses to crime and the practices of the criminal justice system.
The ability to undertake research using relevant research methodologies and communicate findings appropriately.
Critical awareness of social, political and cultural diversity in the context of Social Policy, criminological theories and the criminal justice system.
Apply a critical approach to methods of inquiry and evaluation in Social Policy contexts.
Apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and policy interventions.
Have developed knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to graduate employment.
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Social Policy with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Social Policy with Sandwich placement
Sociology social policy and criminology
Social Policy is the study of ways in which government, charities, and even businesses meet our welfare needs that we cannot meet ourselves. Including areas such as health, housing, education, benefits and much more, Social Policy at the University of Wolverhampton covers topics that are important in today’s society, economy and politics.
As well as learning about why Britain has a welfare state, studying Social Policy involves looking at contemporary policies, the way welfare and services are delivered and ask questions about how this is changing. Over the last twenty years, Social Policy has been a key focus for local and national governments as well as increasing welfare provision coming from charities and private business. It is clear that this focus is set to remain for the foreseeable future.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
Social Policy at the University of Wolverhampton is taught in a lively and engaging manner with plenty of opportunities for discussion, debate and questions. In addition to lectures and seminars, the course includes field trips and visiting speakers from a range of organisations. There is also a high level of staff support, with all teaching staff being available in their offices for students to visit every week and dedicated support for essay writing. Our teaching is informed by the extensive local research we carry out and is delivered through a diverse range of methods including lectures, seminars, workshops, guest speakers, tutorials and quizzes.
Graduating with a degree in Social Policy opens up a wide range of opportunities. For those looking for a job, our graduates are working in a diverse range of settings including housing, social care, immigration and numerous voluntary sector organisations. Employers are happy to take on Social Policy graduates as it shows you can understand policy development and the ways in which it works; these are valuable skills. To further enhance students’ employability, the course includes opportunities for students to formally volunteer as well as having yearlong placement modules at level five.
For those wanting to study in more depth after graduating, many of our graduates progress on to postgraduate courses, such as masters programmes. This includes occupational courses such as Social Work as well as other courses studying areas such housing, international development, health and much more.
Graduating with a degree in Social Policy opens up a wide range of opportunities. For those looking for a job, our graduates are working in a diverse range of settings including housing, social care, immigration and numerous voluntary sector organisations. Employers are happy to take on Social Policy graduates as it shows you can understand policy development and the ways in which it works; these are valuable skills.
For those wanting to study in more depth after graduating, many of our graduates progress on to postgraduate courses, such as masters programmes. This includes occupational courses such as Social Work as well as other courses studying areas such as housing, international development, health and much more.
At the end of this course, you, will be able to:
Reflect on and understand social, political and cultural diversity.
Demonstrate knowledge of Social Policy studied, including familiarity with its institutions and procedures and an understanding of how law fits together and operates in comparable jurisdictions.
Be able to apply a critical approach to methods of enquiry and evaluation in a social policy context.
Be able to evaluate social policies both independently and in relation to social policy taught specifically in other modules.
Be able to act independently in planning and managing tasks with limited guidance in areas which they have studied and will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of ICT and engage with blended and technology supported learning.
Be able to apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and policy outcomes.
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Sociology with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Sociology with Sandwich placement
Sociology social policy and criminology
The Sociology degree offers you the chance to analyse and understand the complexities of the global world in which we live. During your studies, you will learn about the concepts, theories and methods essential to what we call a ‘sociological imagination’ – that special way of identifying, describing and understanding the nature of social life.
Over the course of your studies, you will develop critical understanding of a range of institutional conditions, cultural processes and social relations, within and across societies. In the course of learning selected ‘social facts’ of society, you will be able to apply those concepts, theories and methods that are unique to this exciting discipline.
Students are encouraged to share knowledge and be enterprising with their ideas in self-directed and cooperative learning activities. You will acquire the skills necessary to gather evidence and apply theories to a range of social issues, and to communicate your ideas through interpersonal and digitally literate ways. At each level of study you are given the opportunity to undertake accredited voluntary work in the local community or a work placement – an experience that broadens your sociological knowledge, deepens your appreciation of civic responsibility and enhances your opportunities for graduate employment.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
Taught by experts in their field, you will develop your knowledge and skills through the study of sociological theories and methods, and through application of these important sociological tools to a range of contemporary topics. The teaching team are all active researchers who are eager to share their ideas and practical experiences of ‘doing Sociology,’ which means that you will benefit from a highly relevant and topical programme. To equip you with the practical skills needed for the workplace, you can also undertake community-based learning through placements in voluntary agencies and organisations.
Sociology graduates are employed in a wide range of careers but with a definite inclination towards work in the public sector and voluntary sectors: in teaching, social research in the civil service and local government, or with think tanks; public sector management; as professional practitioners or working on projects in areas concerning, for example social inequalities and social exclusion. Recent graduates have been employed, for example, as neighbourhood development officers, volunteer management, family support workers, social care workers, housing officers, social inclusion workers and care managers. Graduates are also well equipped to continue their post-graduate studies in Sociology, Education, Teacher Training, Social Care, Social Work.
As a graduate of this course you will be able to demonstrate:
Critically understand a range of theoretical and methodological approaches in Sociology and comprehend the distinctive character of Sociological thought;
Critically review, synthesise, analyse and evaluate a wide range of appropriate evidence in relation to a variety of social theories, and to mobilise a reasoned, sociologically informed argument;
Conduct quantitative and qualitative research in a preliminary way, and communicate findings to a range of audiences using appropriate technologies in digitally literate ways;
Demonstrate a wide range of conceptual and practical skills commensurate with graduate employment, and personal and social development;
Work independently by directing, managing and reflecting upon your learning activities, and to engage cooperatively with others in the planning, preparation and execution of tasks;
Demonstrate a range of conceptual and practical skills commensurate with graduate employment, and an understanding of the importance of equality and diversity in your outlook towards and relationships with others.
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Sociology and Politics with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Sociology and Politics with Sandwich placement
History politics and war studies, Sociology social policy and criminology
The Sociology and Politics degree gives students the opportunity to analyse and understand the major political and sociological traditions through which we can make sense of the modern world. This degree also focuses upon the debates concerning developments around economic, political and cultural globalisation.
Students are encouraged to apply their sociological and political knowledge to a range of key contemporary issues and to understand the impact such issues have upon citizenship, popular culture, education and employment in a national and international context.
Students have the opportunity to undertake community placements as part of the course. Such experiences broaden your academic knowledge, deepen your appreciation of civic responsibility and enhance opportunities for employment.
Teaching and learning is designed to support digital literacy. Students will acquire the skills necessary to gather evidence and apply theories to a range of social and political issues. Students are encouraged to share knowledge and be enterprising with their ideas. Global comparative perspectives are incorporated in the degree providing students with the opportunity to learn about society and politics in other countries.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
The combination of Sociology and Politics provides students with essential theoretical and methodological tools required to analyse and understand aspects of contemporary social and political life and to comprehend the impact of political decision-making upon our lives.
This course involves work and community placements at every level of study, allowing students to put their knowledge into practice thereby deepening appreciation of these two disciplines and enhancing employment opportunities.
Students will be taught by skilled staff who are committed to high qualityteaching and whoare research-active. Our research-led teaching ensures that you will be learning about the latest developments in the disciplines of Sociology and Politics.
Graduates from this degree course are likely to be attracted to a wide range of careers in the public and voluntary sectors, particularly local government.
You may go into teaching, lecturing or research in the fields of Sociology or Politics. If you want to become a teacher you will need to undertake a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
You could also choose to apply for Postgraduate courses in Sociology, Politics, Social Work, Masters degrees in the Voluntary and Public Sectors.
A successful graduate from this course is expected to be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
Demonstrate a range of theoretical and methodological approaches in the disciplines of Sociology and to comprehend the distinctive character of Sociological thought;
Critically review, analyse and evaluate a wide range of appropriate evidence in relation to a variety of social theories or theories used in sociology and politics, and to mobilise a reasoned, informed argument;
Conduct research in a preliminary way, and communicate findings to a range of audiences using appropriate technologies in digitally literate ways;
Demonstrate their knowledge of the political history, institutions and ideological traditions of the UK and/or one other area;
Demonstrate understanding of key issues in relation to rights, diversity and equality, and inclusion in the modern world;
Demonstrate a range of conceptual and practical skills commensurate with graduate employment, and personal and social development.
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Sociology and Social Policy with Sandwich
BA (Hons)
Sociology and Social Policy with Sandwich placement
Sociology social policy and criminology
The programme gives students the opportunity to analyse and understand the complexities of the world we live in. Students can then apply their sociological knowledge in the study and critical analysis of key social issues in contemporary society, the impact these social issues have on people’s lives and the social policy responses to deal with these issues. The course equips students with knowledge and skills appropriate for a range of graduate roles in the statutory, voluntary and commercial sector.
Further information on and .
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
The combination of sociology and social policy provides students with essential theoretical and methodological tools required to describe and analyse aspects of social life, and to comprehend the nature, importance and impact of social policy on our quality of life.
Students will have the opportunity to put their knowledge into practice through community-based learning programmes. Community placements deepen your appreciation of these two disciplines and enhance your employment opportunities.
You will be taught by skilled staff who are committed to high quality teaching and who are research-active. We bring to the class room a wide range of experience in the fields of sociological research and social policy provision.
Sociology and Social Policy graduates continue to be attracted to a wide range of careers, mostly in the public and voluntary sectors. Careers in public sector management, regeneration and social exclusion, social research, policy writing, social support, housing and community work are all accessible for graduates.
Postgraduate courses in Sociology, Social Policy, Social Work or a wide variety of related areas are also available to sociology and social policy graduates.
A successful graduate from this course is expected to be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of theoretical and methodological approaches in Sociology and comprehend the distinctive character of Sociological thought.
Demonstrate the ability to critically review, analyse and evaluate a wide range of sociological evidence in relation to various disciplined-based theories, and to mobilise a reasoned sociological argument.
Conduct preliminary research, and apply a critical approach to methods of inquiry and evaluation in Sociological and Social Policy contexts.
Reflect on and understand social, political and cultural diversity.
Apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and policy interventions.
Demonstrate a range of conceptual and practical skills commensurate with graduate employment, and an understanding of the importance of equality and diversity in your outlook towards and relationships with others.
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Criminology and Criminal Justice & Sociology
BA (Hons)
Criminology and Criminal Justice and Sociology with Sandwich placement
Sociology social policy and criminology
The programme gives students the opportunity to analyse and understand the complexities of the world we live in, particularly in relation to Crime, Criminology and the Criminal Justice system.
You will study a wide range of topics covering both legal and sociological issues of criminology and criminal justice including the social process of crime, the policing of society, social inequalities and the law, punishment and sentencing and the operation of the criminal courts.
The course has real practical application in contemporary society and equips students with knowledge and skills appropriate for a range of graduate roles in criminal justice agencies, including the Police Service, the National Probation service and related fields in the voluntary and public sectors.
Crime and its impact are at the forefront of current political and social debate. A degree in Social Policy and Criminal Justice enables you to explore the reality behind the newpaper headlines on crime and examine a topic which is relevant, topical and has real, practical application in contemporary society. You will study a wide range of topics covering the legal and sociological issues of criminology and criminal justice and the associated policy responses. The course equips students with knowledge and skills appropriate for a range of graduate roles in the statutory, voluntary and commercial sector.
Teaching and learning is designed to support digital literacy. Students will acquire the skills necessary to gather evidence and apply theories to a range of social and political issues. Students are encouraged to share knowledge and be enterprising with their ideas.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
The combination of Sociology and Criminology and Criminal Justice, provides students with essential theoretical, methodological tools required to describe and analyse aspects of social life.
Graduates will have in-depth knowledge and understanding of crime and its consequences, both theoretical and applied.
Students have the opportunity to put their knowledge into practice through community-based learning programmes at each level of study.
You will be taught by skilled staff who are committed to high qualityteaching and whoare research-active. Our research-led teaching ensures that you will be learning about the latest debates in policy and practice.
Graduates from this degree course are likely to be attracted to a wide range of careers in the public, statutory and voluntary sectors.
There are a range of options in a variety of criminal justice agencies including the police service and the National Probation Service and in related fields such as trading standards, HM Revenues and Customs, UK Border Agency and advocacy posts.
Not all graduates wish to work within the criminal justice system, this degree develops knowledge and skills appropriate to a range of careers from the civil service to management and social care.
You could also choose to apply for Postgraduate courses in Sociology, Criminology, Social Work, Masters degrees in the Voluntary and Public Sectors.
A successful graduate from this course is expected to be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
Understand the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, responses to crime and the practices of the criminal justice system.
Undertake research using relevant research methodologies and communicate findings appropriately.
Critically understand social, political and cultural diversity in the context of Social Policy, criminological theories and the criminal justice system.
Apply a critical approach to methods of inquiry and evaluation in Social Policy contexts.
Apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and policy interventions
Have developed knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to graduate employment.
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Sociology and History with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Sociology and History with Sandwich placement
History politics and war studies, Sociology social policy and criminology
This programme of study offers you the chance to analyse and understand the complexities of the social world in its historical and contemporary context. During your studies, you will learn about those concepts, theories and methods essential to what we call an historical and sociological imagination - those special ways of identifying, describing and evaluating the past and the present.
Using traditional and enhanced electronic forms of learning, you will develop your skills for gathering evidence and applying theories to a range of historical and sociological issues. In the process, you will be encouraged to share ideas and be intellectually enterprising. You will also have the opportunity to do volunteer work in the local community – an experience that allows you to apply the skills you have acquired in the classroom to a range of social settings, deepens your appreciation of civic responsibility and enhances your opportunities for employment.
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On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
You will be able to study key theories and methods of each discipline, and apply them to particular sociological and historical themes and issues.
You will have the opportunity to engage in community-based learning through placement in local voluntary agencies, organisations and work environments.
You will be taught by skilled tutors and active researchers who are eager to share their scholarships and practical experiences of ‘doing history and sociology.’
The skills, competencies and knowledge you learn through sociological and historical study are directly relevant to a variety of careers. Sociology graduates are often employed in the public sector: doing social research in the civil service, local government or with think tanks; public sector management; as professional practitioners or working on projects in areas concerning social inequalities and social exclusion. History graduates are often employed in libraries and information work, archive management, museum administration and heritage management. Local government, the civil service, the media, teaching and a range of business and commercial enterprises actively seek graduates with sociology and history degrees.
Many of our students also continue their studies taking a range of postgraduate courses.
On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of theoretical and methodological approaches in the disciplines of sociology and history;
To demonstrate a critical understanding of the problematic nature of sociological and historical evidence in your efforts to interpret the past and make sense of the present;
To demonstrate your ability to analyse the processes of continuity and change, and the connections between society and identity, particularly in relation to place, ethnicity, gender and social class;
To conduct sociological and historical research and communicate your findings to a range of audiences, using appropriate technologies in digitally literate ways;
To demonstrate a range of conceptual and practical skills commensurate with graduate employment, and personal and social development;
To develop an understanding of the value of civic responsibility in your outlook toward and relationships with others.
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Politics and War Studies with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Politics and War Studies with Sandwich placement
History politics and war studies
As well as detailed knowledge of forms of conflict and how politics and political negotiation attempt to render violent conflict unnecessary, the course provides graduates with the generic skills of critical inquiry, the ability to undertake close textual analysis and the ability to demonstrate knowledge and present coherent arguments in a number of forms. As well as specific subject knowledge, graduates will develop a wide range of transferable skills including technological proficiency as reflected in the subject and university commitment to blended learning.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
The War Studies and Politics team are research- active with specialisms in the areas of conflict resolution, military strategy and tactics and terrorism.
An innovative, evolving and well-resourced course, which combines the breadth of the Politics curriculum with the expertise gained from the longest running undergraduate War Studies degree programme in the UK. This degree is located in the School of Social, Historical and Political Studies which has a well-established tradition of student support in terms of academic counselling and skills development including `one-to-one’ student skills support.
Many students in War Studies and Politics go on to postgraduate study. Other frequent career paths include local government employment, serving in the armed forces, teaching, administration and management posts.
At the completion of the course the student will;
Be able to identify and critically compare concepts and methodologies used in Politics
Be familiar with the major ideological traditions in Politics
Be aware of the different conceptualisations of citizenship within the global community
Have an awareness and understanding of the strategic, ethical and philosophical theories underpinning War Studies;
Have an understanding of the varieties of approaches to analysing the concept of war and war’s implications
Be able to apply his/ her critical and analytic skills in an enterprising manner.
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History and War Studies with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
History and War Studies with Sandwich placement
History politics and war studies
The History and War Studies degree provides graduates with the knowledge of the issues, themes, debates and developments related to the analysis of history and war. Our graduates are equipped to develop and sustain debates on the strategic, ethical and philosophical uses of war as well as understanding the full historical contexts within which conflict arises. Alongside subject-specific knowledge, you will develop a wide range of key transferable skills including enhanced communication, analytical and technological proficiency. The degree encourages you to become digitally literate and intellectually curious, with the capacity to work both independently and as part of a wider team to understand, develop and apply solutions to both theoretical and practical problems. These skills equip our graduates to use their knowledge in enterprising and profitable ways in their chosen careers and develop their roles within the wider community.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
You will be taught by recognised experts with a proven and respected research and publications record.
We will enable you to develop key intellectual and transferable skills that are geared towards academic achievement, personal development and future employability.
The skills, competencies and knowledge you learn through studying History and War Studies are directly relevant to a wide variety of careers. Information work, librarianship, archive management, museum administration and heritage management are professions that actively employ our students. The degree also provides the key analytical and transferrable skills that are much sought after in the fields of the armed forces, local government, the civil service, the media and a wide range of business and commercial activities.
In addition, History and War Studies is an ideal course for students wishing to enter the teaching profession and many of our graduates have become successful teachers in the primary sector and History specialists in secondary schools and FE colleges. A notable proportion of our graduates have also undertaken postgraduate education in recent years, studying for Masters and PhD degrees.
At the completion of the course you will:
Have an awareness and critical understanding of the problematic nature of interpreting the past and the strategic, ethical and philosophical theories underpinning the subject;
Have an understanding of the varieties of approaches to analysing historical events, the concept of war and war’s implications;
Be familiar with a variety of historical and war-related case studies;
Be able to address historical and contemporary problems in depth using primary and secondary sources;
Be able to use appropriate technologies in digitally literate and enterprising ways to support research, process data and produce written work and presentational material to a variety of audiences;
Have a greater understanding of the value of civic responsibility in your outlook toward and relationships with others in a global context.
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War Studies with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
War Studies with Sandwich placement
History politics and war studies
The War Studies degree will provide graduates with knowledge of the debates and developments related to war; its causes, uses and how it may be avoided or concluded. Our graduates will be equipped to develop and sustain debates on the strategic, ethical and philosophical uses of war in both historical and contemporary settings. As well as subject-specific knowledge, graduates will develop a wide range of key transferable skills including enhanced communication, analytical and technological proficiency. The degree encourages individuals to become digitally literate and intellectually curious, with the capacity to work both independently and as part of a wider team to understand, develop and apply solutions to both theoretical and practical problems. Such skills equip our graduates to use their knowledge in enterprising and profitable ways in their chosen careers and develop their roles within the wider community.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
On the undergraduate War Studies degree, you will be taught by recognised experts with a proven and respected research and publications record. You will benefit from an innovative and evolving curriculum which will develop your skills in critical analysis, debate, reasononing and composition. You can also visit the landmark of the famous "Battle of Normandy" on our annual field trip.
A wide variety of careers are open to graduates of War Studies including serving in the armed forces, teaching, local government, management and the heritage industry. A notable proportion of graduates have also undertaken postgraduate education in recent years, studying for Masters and PhD degrees.
As a graduate of this course you will:
Have an awareness and understanding of the strategic, ethical and philosophical theories underpinning the subject
Have an understanding of the varieties of approaches to analysing the concept of war and war’s implications
Be familiar with a variety of war-related case studies
Be able to address historical and contemporary problems in-depth using primary and secondary sources
Be able to analyse and critique information and apply knowledge in an enterprising way
Have enhanced levels of digital literacy.
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War Studies and Philosophy with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
War Studies and Philosophy with Sandwich placement
History politics and war studies
The and integrated joint course enables graduates to draw on both disciplines, using critical reasoning developed within Philosophy to engage with the debates and developments related to war, its causes, uses and how it may be avoided or concluded. The course will enable graduates to sustain debates on the strategic, ethical and philosophical uses of war in both historical and contemporary settings as well as examine wider philosophical issues about the body, gender and identity.
As well as subject-specific knowledge, graduates will develop a wide range of key transferable skills including enhanced communication, analytical and technological proficiency. The degree encourages individuals to become digitally literate and intellectually curious, with the capacity to work both independently and as part of a wider team to understand, develop and apply solutions to both theoretical and practical problems.
Such skills equip our graduates to use their knowledge in enterprising and profitable ways in their chosen careers and develop their roles within the wider community.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
The advantages of studying War Studies and Philosophy at Wolverhampton include:
Being taught by recognised experts with a proven and respected research and publications record.
A well established and resourced course, which is the longest running undergraduate War Studies degree programme in the University
An innovative and evolving curriculum which includes field trip opportunities
The opportunity to listen to internationally renowned scholars through the Royal Institute of Philosophy public lecture series hosted by the university.
The War Studies and Philosophy integrated joint will enhance an individual’s career prospects. Previous graduates have gone into a wide variety of careers including serving in the armed forces, teaching, journalism, local government, management and the heritage industry. A notable proportion of graduates have also undertaken postgraduate education in recent years, studying for Masters and PhD degrees.
A successful graduate from this course will be able to demonstrate:
An awareness and understanding of the strategic, ethical and moral theories underpinning both War Studies and Philosophy;
Familiarity with specialized philosophical vocabulary. This entails the ability to draw connections between ideas, concepts, arguments and theories within Philosophy, between Philosophy and War Studies, and in practical contexts
An ability to address historical and contemporary problems in depth using primary and secondary sources of relevance to War Studies and Philosophy;
The capacity to present, in both oral and written forms, a clear and well-structured assessment of relevant considerations.
Intellectual skills for independently reasoned research, involving critical analysis and evaluation of textual arguments.
Acquired capabilities that are highly valued in modern diverse working environments and demonstrate key employment skills (e.g. self-management, IT, digital literacy, enterprise, working in groups) including, an openness to reasoned dialogue with others in contexts of problem identification, analysis and response.
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OET Preparation Course
Non Credit Bearing
OET Preparation Course
English as a Foreign Language
From October 1st 2019, doctors , nurses and midwives who have taken OET will no longer need to take an additional English language test (IELTS) when applying for their visa – OET will be sufficient.
This fully online course familiarises students with the exam skills, language skills, strategies, English vocabulary and grammatical structures needed to take the Occupational English Test (OET) for Nursing. Students will be trained in all sections of the exam and have the opportunity to carry out exam practice in cooperation with other students. Experienced OET tutors will monitor the course, taking part in online discussions and seminars, ensuring all students engage.
if you have any queries and would like to contact the Course Leader, please email: julie.humble@wlv.ac.uk
Learning Activities:
Scaffolded practice for all sections of exam
Practice exams
Video lectures
Tutorials
Immersive environment in subject matter (nursing) and English language
Canvas Quizzes
Summary quizzes
Use of authentic workplace materials
Vocational materials
Discussion Boards
Wiki completions
On-line pairwork
On-line groupwork
Materials in manageable chunks for healthcare workers in full time employment
Communication with divergent student background
Asynchronous activities
Synchronous activities
Tutor support via Canvas.
The course is designed to be fully online, requiring no travel or presence at the University of Wolverhampton in the UK.
The course can be accessed on phones as well as PCs / laptops for the teaching input.
Students will have access to many University facilities eg; databases / journals.
In order to study online successfully we advise that students have access to the following:
A laptop/PC:
running Windows 8/10 or MacOS 10.12 or higher;
with at least 2GB of memory;
latest version of Google Chrome;
access to install software on the laptop;
1024x768 or 1280x720 minimum resolution;
200 MB of free disk space;
a broadband internet connection with a minimum of 2Mbps upload and download speeds;
webcam, headphones and a microphone
OET is a vocational test which tests communication skills for healthcare so the curriculum of this online course focuses on these and other such transferable skills as on-line co-operation, accuracy of expression and language and appropriate use of register.
1. Students will become familiar with all sections of the Occupational English Test.
2. Students will have the opportunity to practice and get feedback on all sections of the OET.
3. Students will improve their English communication skills for healthcare in order to prepare them to take the OET.
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Law with Sandwich Placement
LLB (Hons)
Law with Sandwich Placement
Law
The LLB degree provides a qualifying law degree enabling successful to prepare for the Bar Professional Training Course (Barrister). Additionally, the LLB is designed to provide preparatory legal education for those wishing to qualify as solicitors by undertaking the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination.
Subject specific knowledge of the areas of law known as the Foundations of Legal Knowledge comprising: Constitutional and Administrative Law and Human Rights Law; Law of the European Union; Criminal Law; Contract; Tort; Property Law and Equity & Trusts with an initial study of Legal Skills and English and European Legal Systems and training in legal research.
In addition, the degree covers the substantive areas of the Solicitor’s Qualifying Examination, including Business Law and Practice, Property Law and Practice, Criminal Litigation, Wills and Probate and Dispute Resolution in Contract and Tort.
Application (including problem solving and practice based learning)
Research, analysis, evaluation, critical judgement and synthesis
An ability to work independently
Effective communication, literacy (including proficiency in IT skills) and other key skills.
This course has some established alumni including Sandra Wallace and Deputy Senior district judge Tan Ikram.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
The course aims to provide students with knowledge of the English Legal system, familiarity with its institutions and procedures and a basic understanding of how law fits together and operates in England and Wales and the European Union.
Students will demonstrate progression through their course of study and develop the ability to apply knowledge to legal problems and provide solutions to a wide number of legal issues.
In addition to the designated mandatory subjects for study there will be the opportunity to select options at Levels 5 and 6 as preparation for areas of future employment and/or specialism. The overall aim is that students will be able to act independently in planning and managing tasks. Core and option areas which they have studied and will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of IT and technology supported learning. Students will be exposed to practice based learning throughout the degree.
Facilities
The Law School is based in the University's contemporary Mary Seacole Building (MH) and benefits from a range of specialist facilities to help you study.
Our large lecture theatre and all of our teaching rooms are equipped with high-tech audio visual equipment, giving you a comfortable and stimulating environment in which to learn. You can also enjoy our dedicated social learning space. Find out more.
The LLB (Hons) Law is a very popular course and is based on the study of the essential modules for entry into one of the legal professions.
Mooting and other legal skills competitions provide the opportunity to experience what it is like to be a lawyer. Also, a purpose-built courtroom gives you a taste of life in a real court with purpose-built legal equipment and state of the art acoustics.
There are also regular visits to The Inns of Court and Houses of Parliament as well as career talks from local firms, police, and other relevant organisations.
You will have the opportunity to work on real life cases through our University
Many of our graduates go on to become lawyers. However, the diverse nature of the degree also means that law graduates can enter a range of alternative occupations including: Police, Trading Standards, Health and Safety, Personnel, Accountancy, Local Authority, and the Civil Service. Further career options include: banking, finance, insurance or work in public and private sector management.
You may continue your studies by undertaking the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) at the University of Wolverhampton or the Bar Professional Training course, or undertake one of the specialist
As a graduate of this course you will be able to demonstrate:
Gain knowledge and understanding of the fundamental doctrines, sources and principles which underpin the Law of England and Wales, including the Foundations of Legal Knowledge; how Law is made and developed, ethics and the concept of justice and the institutions within which the law is administered.
Apply knowledge to complex legal situations; recognising potential alternative conclusions and taking into account ambiguity and uncertainty in the law, providing supporting reasons and communicating these, both orally and in writing, appropriately.
Demonstrate the intellectual and practical skills needed to research and analyse the law; including the effective use of resources to retrieve and evaluate information; and to apply the findings of such work to the solution of legal problems.
Be able to act independently in planning and managing tasks with limited guidance in areas which they have studied.
Demonstrate an awareness of the contexts within which law operates and be able to use this awareness to offer critical judgments of arguments or legal issues.
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Deaf Studies and Linguistics
BA (Hons)
Deaf Studies and Linguistics
The Deaf Studies and Linguistics integrated joint offers students the chance to explore a range of social and language related topics in a stimulating and multi-cultural environment. By means of high quality teaching and a flexible, responsive and vocationally relevant curriculum, students will learn to identify and understand the challenges faced by deaf people, and gain a detailed knowledge of how sign and spoken languages work.
Students will have opportunities to consider a variety of issues and perspectives surrounding working with deaf people. They will study current policies, laws, procedures and practices to develop professional strategies useful for their future working lives. They will also learn how meaning is created, not only through choices of signs and words and grammatical structures, but through wider social and cultural contextual factors.
The programme will develop a range of subject specific and transferable skills, including higher order conceptual and communication skills, enterprise, digital literacy and IT awareness, all of which are of immense value in graduate employment.The course fosters cooperative and independent work, as well as critical reflection.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1
4LN001 Language in Use (20 Credits)
4DF010 Introduction to Deaf Studies (20 Credits)
4LN002 Language Patterns (20 Credits)
4DF009 Introduction to British Sign Language (20 Credits)
4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4HU001 Myth or 4GK001 Raising Intercultural Awareness or 4PO005 Campaigning and Citizenship: Women in Britain and its Empire from 1800 to 1950 or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4HU002 Popular Culture or 4SL011 Volunteering in the Community or 4PO006 Contemporary Capitalism or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
Year 2
5DF007 Flourishing Deaf lives (20 Credits)
5LN001 Language and Society (20 Credits)
5LN004 Sounds and Structure (20 Credits)
5DF008 Educating Deaf children and young people (20 Credits)
5SL008 Volunteering in Action or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language or 5LN002 Research Methods for English Language, Linguistics and TESOL (20 Credits)
5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language or 5LN003 Pragmatics and Conversation (20 Credits)
Year 3
6DF009 Engaging with services (20 Credits)
6LN005 Language and the Mind or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6LN001 Language Variation and Change or 6DF007 Level 6 BSL - Intermediate (20 Credits)
6LN005 Language and the Mind or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6LN001 Language Variation and Change or 6DF007 Level 6 BSL - Intermediate (20 Credits)
6DF006 Welfare and campaigning or 6DF008 Deaf Art, Literature and Culture (20 Credits)
6LN002 Independent Study (Linguistics) or 6DF002 Deaf Studies Project or 6DF003 Business and Community Link in the Deaf Community or 6LN004 Morphology or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language (20 Credits)
6LN002 Independent Study (Linguistics) or 6DF002 Deaf Studies Project or 6DF003 Business and Community Link in the Deaf Community or 6LN004 Morphology or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language (20 Credits)
Being taught British Sign Language, using digital and analogue facilities, adds a unique dimension to the study of Inclusive practices in society.
Students are taught to understand a bi-lingual and bicultural approach towards Deaf sign language users.
Academic and pastoral support is provided as a priority by deaf and hearing tutors from day one of the course. Peer mentoring offers an extra support mechanism.
The Deaf Studies and Linguistics lecturers have a variety of teaching and professional qualifications, and undergraduates are taught by full-time members of staff, not by PhD students.
The team believes in interactive learning and encourages full participation from all our students: external examiners have consistently highlighted our innovative assessments as a major strength.
Wolverhampton has pioneered the use of interactive web-based forums for teaching and assessment. These activities have proved very popular with students.
A degree in Deaf Studies and Linguistics gives you the perfect grounding for any career requiring critical thinking, literacy competence, and a range of analytical and presentation skills.
Deaf Studies offers you a research placement in the final year within the UK Deaf Community, while Linguistics offers opportunities to meet professionals from relevant sectors, including speech and language therapists, academic authors, forensic linguists, and computational linguistics researchers.
You will have a real advantage when entering work because this degree will enable you to immediately enter a range of careers in the Deaf Community. Other career destinations have included communication support, key skills coordinator, NVQ assessor, lecturers, researcher roles and local authority positions in related fields.
Many graduates have gone on to take a PGCE qualification (in conjunction with other subjects such as TESOL and Languages), and several have enrolled on higher degrees (including two in the last two years who are completing PHDs in related fields) Others go on to undertake postgraduate diplomas such as Social Work and Audiology as well as Masters Degrees in Disabilities Studies, Speech & Language Therapy and Human Communications.
By the end of your study you will be able to:
Develop the ability to process and analyse and evaluate concepts and theories related to deafness and deaf peoples’ lives within the legal, cultural and political contexts of disability
Effectively communicate in British Sign Language (BSL) to intermediate level, supported by theoretical knowledge of BSL and Sign Linguistics utilising live communicative strategies as well as digital communication facilities
Demonstrate the underlying values and principles relevant to the ideologies of inclusion, and reflect on the potential connections and discontinuities between aspects of subject knowledge and their application in social policies and concepts
Exhibit a knowledge and understanding of the forms and functions of language at the levels of phonology, lexis, syntax and text
Apply a range of linguistic and critical approaches to the analysis of language and synthesise a range of relevant empirical data
Work both co-operatively and independently whilst developing the expertise required to progress to related studies at postgraduate level, and the skills and knowledge necessary for successful employment.
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Deaf Studies and Linguisti with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Deaf Studies and Linguistics with Sandwich placement
The Deaf Studies and Linguistics integrated joint offers students the chance to explore a range of social and language related topics in a stimulating and multi-cultural environment. By means of high quality teaching and a flexible, responsive and vocationally relevant curriculum, students will learn to identify and understand the challenges faced by deaf people, and gain a detailed knowledge of how sign and spoken languages work.
Students will have opportunities to consider a variety of issues and perspectives surrounding working with deaf people. They will study current policies, laws, procedures and practices to develop professional strategies useful for their future working lives. They will also learn how meaning is created, not only through choices of signs and words and grammatical structures, but through wider social and cultural contextual factors.
The programme will develop a range of subject specific and transferable skills, including higher order conceptual and communication skills, enterprise, digital literacy and IT awareness, all of which are of immense value in graduate employment.The course fosters cooperative and independent work, as well as critical reflection.
Sandwich Year
You will have the opportunity to undertake a 40 credit placement at Level 5 of study.
5LW022 Supervised Work Experience (40 Credits)
Being taught British Sign Language, using digital and analogue facilities, adds a unique dimension to the study of Inclusive practices in society.
Students are taught to understand a bi-lingual and bicultural approach towards Deaf sign language users.
Academic and pastoral support is provided as a priority by deaf and hearing tutors from day one of the course. Peer mentoring offers an extra support mechanism.
The Deaf Studies and Linguistics lecturers have a variety of teaching and professional qualifications, and undergraduates are taught by full-time members of staff, not by PhD students.
The team believes in interactive learning and encourages full participation from all our students: external examiners have consistently highlighted our innovative assessments as a major strength.
Wolverhampton has pioneered the use of interactive web-based forums for teaching and assessment. These activities have proved very popular with students.
A degree in Deaf Studies and Linguistics gives you the perfect grounding for any career requiring critical thinking, literacy competence, and a range of analytical and presentation skills.
Deaf Studies offers you a research placement in the final year within the UK Deaf Community, while Linguistics offers opportunities to meet professionals from relevant sectors, including speech and language therapists, academic authors, forensic linguists, and computational linguistics researchers.
You will have a real advantage when entering work because this degree will enable you to immediately enter a range of careers in the Deaf Community. Other career destinations have included communication support, key skills coordinator, NVQ assessor, lecturers, researcher roles and local authority positions in related fields.
Many graduates have gone on to take a PGCE qualification (in conjunction with other subjects such as TESOL and Languages), and several have enrolled on higher degrees (including two in the last two years who are completing PHDs in related fields) Others go on to undertake postgraduate diplomas such as Social Work and Audiology as well as Masters Degrees in Disabilities Studies, Speech & Language Therapy and Human Communications.
By the end of your study you will be able to:
Develop the ability to process and analyse and evaluate concepts and theories related to deafness and deaf peoples’ lives within the legal, cultural and political contexts of disability
Effectively communicate in British Sign Language (BSL) to intermediate level, supported by theoretical knowledge of BSL and Sign Linguistics utilising live communicative strategies as well as digital communication facilities
Demonstrate the underlying values and principles relevant to the ideologies of inclusion, and reflect on the potential connections and discontinuities between aspects of subject knowledge and their application in social policies and concepts
Exhibit a knowledge and understanding of the forms and functions of language at the levels of phonology, lexis, syntax and text
Apply a range of linguistic and critical approaches to the analysis of language and synthesise a range of relevant empirical data
Work both co-operatively and independently whilst developing the expertise required to progress to related studies at postgraduate level, and the skills and knowledge necessary for successful employment.
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Deaf Studies and Linguistics with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Deaf Studies and Linguistics with Foundation Year
The Deaf Studies and Linguistics integrated joint offers students the chance to explore a range of social and language related topics in a stimulating and multi-cultural environment. By means of high quality teaching and a flexible, responsive and vocationally relevant curriculum, students will learn to identify and understand the challenges faced by deaf people, and gain a detailed knowledge of how sign and spoken languages work.
Students will have opportunities to consider a variety of issues and perspectives surrounding working with deaf people. They will study current policies, laws, procedures and practices to develop professional strategies useful for their future working lives. They will also learn how meaning is created, not only through choices of signs and words and grammatical structures, but through wider social and cultural contextual factors.
The programme will develop a range of subject specific and transferable skills, including higher order conceptual and communication skills, enterprise, digital literacy and IT awareness, all of which are of immense value in graduate employment.The course fosters cooperative and independent work, as well as critical reflection.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK005 Critical Thinking (20 Credits)
3GK007 Wolverhampton and its People (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3GK008 Culture and Nationality in Conflict (20 Credits)
Year 2
4LN001 Language in Use (20 Credits)
4DF010 Introduction to Deaf Studies (20 Credits)
4LN002 Language Patterns (20 Credits)
4DF009 Introduction to British Sign Language (20 Credits)
4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4HU001 Myth or 4GK001 Raising Intercultural Awareness or 4PO005 Campaigning and Citizenship: Women in Britain and its Empire from 1800 to 1950 or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4HU002 Popular Culture or 4SL011 Volunteering in the Community or 4PO006 Contemporary Capitalism or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
Year 3
5DF007 Flourishing Deaf lives (20 Credits)
5LN001 Language and Society (20 Credits)
5LN004 Sounds and Structure (20 Credits)
5DF008 Educating Deaf children and young people (20 Credits)
5SL008 Volunteering in Action or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language or 5LN002 Research Methods for English Language, Linguistics and TESOL (20 Credits)
5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language or 5LN003 Pragmatics and Conversation (20 Credits)
Year 4
6DF009 Engaging with services (20 Credits)
6LN005 Language and the Mind or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6LN001 Language Variation and Change or 6DF007 Level 6 BSL - Intermediate (20 Credits)
6LN005 Language and the Mind or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6LN001 Language Variation and Change or 6DF007 Level 6 BSL - Intermediate (20 Credits)
6DF006 Welfare and campaigning or 6DF008 Deaf Art, Literature and Culture (20 Credits)
6LN002 Independent Study (Linguistics) or 6DF002 Deaf Studies Project or 6DF003 Business and Community Link in the Deaf Community or 6LN004 Morphology or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language (20 Credits)
6LN002 Independent Study (Linguistics) or 6DF002 Deaf Studies Project or 6DF003 Business and Community Link in the Deaf Community or 6LN004 Morphology or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language (20 Credits)
Being taught British Sign Language, using digital and analogue facilities, adds a unique dimension to the study of Inclusive practices in society.
Students are taught to understand a bi-lingual and bicultural approach towards Deaf sign language users.
Academic and pastoral support is provided as a priority by deaf and hearing tutors from day one of the course. Peer mentoring offers an extra support mechanism.
The Deaf Studies and Linguistics lecturers have a variety of teaching and professional qualifications, and undergraduates are taught by full-time members of staff, not by PhD students.
The team believes in interactive learning and encourages full participation from all our students: external examiners have consistently highlighted our innovative assessments as a major strength.
Wolverhampton has pioneered the use of interactive web-based forums for teaching and assessment. These activities have proved very popular with students.
A degree in Deaf Studies and Linguistics gives you the perfect grounding for any career requiring critical thinking, literacy competence, and a range of analytical and presentation skills.
Deaf Studies offers you a research placement in the final year within the UK Deaf Community, while Linguistics offers opportunities to meet professionals from relevant sectors, including speech and language therapists, academic authors, forensic linguists, and computational linguistics researchers.
You will have a real advantage when entering work because this degree will enable you to immediately enter a range of careers in the Deaf Community. Other career destinations have included communication support, key skills coordinator, NVQ assessor, lecturers, researcher roles and local authority positions in related fields.
Many graduates have gone on to take a PGCE qualification (in conjunction with other subjects such as TESOL and Languages), and several have enrolled on higher degrees (including two in the last two years who are completing PHDs in related fields) Others go on to undertake postgraduate diplomas such as Social Work and Audiology as well as Masters Degrees in Disabilities Studies, Speech & Language Therapy and Human Communications.
By the end of your study you will be able to:
Develop the ability to process and analyse and evaluate concepts and theories related to deafness and deaf peoples’ lives within the legal, cultural and political contexts of disability
Effectively communicate in British Sign Language (BSL) to intermediate level, supported by theoretical knowledge of BSL and Sign Linguistics utilising live communicative strategies as well as digital communication facilities
Demonstrate the underlying values and principles relevant to the ideologies of inclusion, and reflect on the potential connections and discontinuities between aspects of subject knowledge and their application in social policies and concepts
Exhibit a knowledge and understanding of the forms and functions of language at the levels of phonology, lexis, syntax and text
Apply a range of linguistic and critical approaches to the analysis of language and synthesise a range of relevant empirical data
Work both co-operatively and independently whilst developing the expertise required to progress to related studies at postgraduate level, and the skills and knowledge necessary for successful employment.
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Criminology and Criminal Justice
FD (Arts)
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Criminology and Criminal Justice is the study of how crime is defined, why some people commit crime and what happens when they do. It is also the study of the police, the courts and penal system, as well as the prevention and deterrence of criminal behaviour.
Crime and its impact are at the forefront of current political and social debate.
The Foundation Degree (Arts) in Criminology and Criminal Justice enables you to explore the reality behind the newspaper headlines on crime and examine a topic which is relevant, topical and has real, practical application in contemporary society.
During your course you will study criminological theories and gain an understanding of the policies and practices within the criminal justice system in England and Wales. You will study a wide range of topics covering the legal and sociological issues of criminology and criminal justice, including, the operation of the criminal courts through punishment and sentencing policing of society as well as social inequalities and the law.
This course is also suitable if you are currently working in a related profession and want to enhance your existing knowledge and skills.
September
Undergraduate Level 4
Semester 1
Semester 2
Core
4CJ005 Legal Issues and Human Rights
20
Core
4CJ002 Criminal Justice
20
Core
4CJ003 Thinking about Crime
20
Core
4SL010 The Media and the Manufacture of Deviance
20
Core
4PO005 Campaigning and Citizenship: Women in Britain and its Empire from 1800 to 1950
20
Core
4CJ006 Victimology
20
Undergraduate Level 5
Semester 1
Semester 2
Core
5LW002 Criminal Law
20
Core
5SL007 Doing Quantitative Research
20
Core
5CJ002 Theories of Crime
20
Core
5CJ003 Police and Society
20
Core
5CJ006 Punishment and Society
20
Core
5CJ009 Victims and Offenders
20
January
Undergraduate Level 4
Semester 2
Semester 1
Core
4CJ002 Criminal Justice
20
Core
4CJ005 Legal Issues and Human Rights
20
Core
4SL010 The Media and the Manufacture of Deviance
20
Core
4CJ003 Thinking about Crime
20
Core
4CJ006 Victimology
20
Core
4PO005 Campaigning and Citizenship: Women in Britain and its Empire from 1800 to 1950
20
Undergraduate Level 5
Semester 2
Semester 1
Core
5SL007 Doing Quantitative Research
20
Core
5LW002 Criminal Law
20
Core
5CJ003 Police and Society
20
Core
5CJ002 Theories of Crime
20
Core
5CJ009 Victims and Offenders
20
Core
5CJ006 Punishment and Society
20
This course offers an exciting opportunity to combine the study of criminology with key issues and debates in criminal justice and the multi-agency approach to crime and the changing nature of offences. Our contemporary curriculum is delivered by a range of experts in criminology and policing and you will also have the chance to interact with practitioners drawn from a range of criminal justice agencies, businesses and charitable organisations. There are also opportunities to visit Parliament, local law courts and local prisons.
The college is a very supportive environment with excellent pastoral / tutor support, there are dedicated HE facilities that include dedicated study skills sessions.
Certificate in Higher Education
For the award of Certificate in Higher Education you, the student, will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles associated with criminology and criminal justice.
Demonstrate an ability to present and interpret information, in order to develop lines of argument and make sound judgements in accordance with basic theories and concepts in criminology and criminal justice.
Diploma in Higher Education
For the award of Diploma in Higher Education you, the student, will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the well-established principles in criminology and criminal justice.
Demonstrate the ability to apply underlying concepts and principles outside the context in which they were first studied, including, where appropriate, the application of those principles in an employment context.
Use a range of established techniques to initiate and undertake analysis of information, and to propose solutions to problems arising from that analysis.
Effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms.
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Policing and Intelligence with Sandwich Placement
BSc (Hons)
Policing and Intelligence with Sandwich placement
The course has been designed to give each student various options for their future career in law enforcement. There are two themes running throughout the degree; policing and intelligence.
This award is about ‘policing’ and ‘intelligence’ but not just the operational side to public police force. Your programme of study will address a wide array of occupations beyond the police force which require graduates with an in depth knowledge of intelligence and analysis, forensic investigative skills, knowledge of criminal law, knowledge of intelligence relating to various aspects of terrorism and counter terrorism, appreciation of mental health and wider understanding of the social context in which policing is conducted.
The professionally focused nature of this programme is designed not only to provide knowledge and skills sufficient to gain employment in policing and other security and law enforcement areas, but to also establish a firm foundation upon which to build a career.
This course has been developed in conjunction with Schools across the University, with contributions from the Schools of Law, School of Historical and Political Studies, Health and Wellbeing; Applied Science and the Business School.
Subject specific skills, such as knowledge of police procedure and evidence, mental health issues, intelligence and analysis, police ethics and management and leadership will be covered and will be complemented by the type of transferable key skills that are highly valued by employers in the graduate job market, including the ability to present and develop a cohesive argument, IT skills, research and problem-solving skills, communication skills and working as part of a team.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
Our staff and students talk about our Uniformed Services degrees.
Knowledge and skills upon which you can develop for a professional career in policing, intelligence or other law enforcement and security areas
The research-led teaching ensures that you will be learning about the very latest debates in policy and practice of policing and intelligence.
Successful completion of this award may lead to a career in the police service as an operational officer or as support staff as an intelligence and crime analyst. However this degree does not limit employability to these roles. The degree develops skills which are appropriate to a range of law enforcement and security roles including investigation within branches of Revenue and Customs, Immigration, Social Security Services; Health and Safety Executive; Environmental Health; private security sector; forensic accountancy and allied or related areas. Whether or not you pursue a vocation in policing, this degree will provide you with a set of intellectual, social and practical skills, as well as knowledge that many employers find attractive.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to demonstrate :
Knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to graduate specifically to employment within policing or intelligence and related areas
Critical awareness of social, political and cultural diversity in the context of policing, intelligence and the wider criminal justice area
Understanding of the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, responses to crime, policing and intelligence.
Ability to undertake research and communicate the findings of research appropriately.
Application of theory to real world practice of policing, intelligence and related areas.
The ability to act independently managing their own learning and critically reflect upon their own learning.
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Law
LLM (Common Professional Examination)
Common Professional Examination
Law
The LLM Common Professional Examination, also known as the Graduate Diploma in Law, is the route for non-law graduates wanting a fast-track pathway to a professional law qualification. Successful completion of the course provides you with a dual purpose qualification that completes the academic stage of legal training to progress onto the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) and an LLM (Master in Laws). This combination is rarely offered elsewhere and may be completed in one year.
If you are looking for the chance to change career direction, this course provides the same opportunities open to those who have graduated with a qualifying LLB (Hons) degree – that gives exemption from the academic stage of training for progression to the final course for qualification as a solicitor or a barrister. In addition, this course gives you the opportunity to gain a postgraduate degree in law which will enhance your employability.
Drawing on the expertise of law academics and teachers within the Wolverhampton Law School, the course satisfies the academic stage of legal training required by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board, and provides you with the essential knowledge and skills to succeed in the legal profession. The course is approved by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and meets the Joint Statement on legal academic qualification of the Bar Standards Board and the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Drawing on the expertise of law academics and teachers within the Wolverhampton Law School, the course satisfies the academic stage of legal training required by the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority and Bar Standards and provides you with the essential knowledge and skills to succeed in the legal profession. The course is approved by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and meets the Joint Statement on legal academic qualification of the Bar Standards Board and the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
The course is taught over one year full-time or two years part-time. The part-time course usually involves attendance on two evenings per week, although day-time attendance would be permissible but will be subject to the University’s timetabling of classes. In relation to the full-time course, class sessions are flexible and can be attended by a mix of day and evening classes.
You will experience a variety of teaching methods including framework lectures, group-led discussions and debates, workshops, oral presentations and independent research. Assessments on the course consist of coursework and examinations.
Exemptions from undertaking the whole course
If you have studied and passed at degree level a few ‘foundation’ modules, you may apply for partial exemption from undertaking the full course programme, see reference to this in the Academic Stage Handbook. However, where exemptions are granted, so that you do not study the full course programme, you will not be eligible for the Master’s award. You will only be eligible for postgraduate credits for the modules you have successful completed.
The LLM [CPE] course consists of seven compulsory foundation modules. These are prescribed by the JASB, ensuring that you have the relevant knowledge base in each of the following areas: Constitutional and Administrative Law; Criminal Law; Equity and Trusts; European Union Law; Land Law; Law of Contract and Law of Tort.
The induction which is studied over two weeks provides a background of the English Legal System, including topics on court structure, common law and equity, the anatomy of a statute, the anatomy of a case, and civil and criminal procedure.
*Please note that the course academic regulations require the module 7LW019 to be passed to allow continuation on the course. Therefore, if the assessment is not passed after the 3rd attempt, you will be required to withdraw from the course.
Full-Time September start
Semester 1
*7LW019 English Legal System and Legal Skills (0 credits)
7LW008Criminal Law (20 credits)
7LW015Land Law (20 credits)
7LW020 Constitutional and Administrative Law (20 credits)
7LW021 Law of Tort (20 credits)
7LW017 Research Methods and Dissertation (40 credits)
Semester 2
7LW011 Law of the European Union (20 credits)
7LW014 Contract Law (20 credits)
7LW016 Equity and Trusts (20 credits)
We pride ourselves on our supportive culture with a large team of support staff to provide excellent pastoral care and support with a welcoming academic environment in which to undertake your degree.
Student comments:-
"I chose to study law at Wolverhampton because I visited the School and was impressed by the helpfulness and enthusiasm of all the staff.""There are many good points about the course including the excellent teaching, the support provided by staff and the international mix of students. The facilities are also very good especially the Learning Centres."
The LLM [Common Professional Examination] is a very popular course within the School of Law and is based on the study of the essential modules for entry into one of the legal professions.
In the recent Research Assessment Exercise (“RAE”) the School's average ranking was the joint highest ranking of all new universities within the Region with 65% of law staff ranked at an international level or above.
Mooting and other legal skills competitions provide the opportunity to experience what it is like to be a lawyer. Also, a purpose built courtroom gives you a taste of life in a real court with purpose-built legal equipment and special acoustics.
There are also regular visits to The Inns of Court, Houses of Parliament as well as career talks from local firms, police and other relevant organisations.
Although most students who undertake this qualification will go on to complete either the LPC or the BPTC, this qualification does not restrict your career opportunities. The award of an LLM will enhance your career prospects and employability, as the qualification if recognised by a variety of non-practising law and law-related areas in both the private and public sectors. Examples of such career opportunities include working as legal advisors for the in-house legal departments of companies, banks, insurance sector, government departments or other private or public sector organisations such as the NHS. Students could also progress to a career in teaching or continue with the study of law by undertaking a Ph.D.
The whole course itself is designed to enable you to develop knowledge on the law, legal research skills and application of the law. You will develop skills of legal analysis, critical thinking and application.
The course is taught over one year full-time or two years part-time. The part-time course usually involves attendance on two evenings per week, although day-time attendance would be permissible but will be subject to the University’s timetabling of classes. In relation to the full-time course, class sessions are flexible and can be attended by a mix of day and evening classes.
Although you will have some flexibility on the pace at which you wish to study, but the course must be completed within the SRA’s and BSB’s stipulated time frame for completion of full-time and part-time study for the award to be recognised as qualification and completion of the academic stage of training, as stipulated in the Academic Stage Handbook (July 2014, v1.4) published by the SRA. It is your responsibility to refer to the Academic Stage Handbook and contact the SRA or BSB, as appropriate, to satisfy yourself that you are meeting all their requirements to complete the ‘academic stage’ of training.
The course will be delivered using e-learning study materials with face-to-face and online support from academic staff. In addition, you will be able to access the electronic learning resources provided by the University’s Directorate of Academic Support (DAS). Therefore, it is essential that you have the use of a computer with ‘broadband’ internet access.
Successful completion of the LLM CPE course will mean that you have met the academic stage of legal training and can then progress onto the vocational course for qualification as a solicitor and barrister. Therefore, you will be able to progress onto the Legal Practice Course (LPC) to train as a solicitor, or the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) to train as a barrister. Successful completion of the LLM CPE at the University of Wolverhampton leads to a guaranteed place on our Legal Practice Course.
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Tourism Management with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Tourism Management with Sandwich Placement
This degree will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to manage tourism within an evolving global marketplace. The course has a strong emphasis on enterprise and enables you to develop the management competencies required to progress your career within this dynamic, multi-faceted industry. You will broaden your knowledge of the international tourism industry, and of the diverse range of businesses that operate within tourism, including attractions, destinations, public sector development, heritage and travel.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
The Leisure department bring an added dimension to the teaching on your course. We have worked in your industries, owned our own leisure businesses and continue to work on consultancy projects with industry partners, which ensures that we are able to bring your learning experience to life.
Our range of publications, research and textbooks, including Event Management, Tourism, Research Themes for Events, Hospitality Business, Sport Management, Research Themes for Tourism, Key Concepts in Tourism and Operations Management in the Travel Industry are all published internationally.
We are members of all the major industry bodies and contribute to their future direction and leadership through our roles on their executive committees. We continue to host National Conferences and Events at the University for The Tourism Society, The Association for Event Management Education, The Council for Hospitality Management Education and The Tourism Management Institute.
We are an ABTA Partner.
There are many career opportunities available to graduates within public, private and voluntary sectors such as tourism officer, travel agency manager, holiday resort manager, tour manager, visitor centre manager and attractions manager. Previous graduates have gained positions with The National Trust, English Heritage and The London Tourist Office.
As a graduate of this course you will:
Have the ability and knowledge necessary to work within the dynamic, changing and increasingly technology-reliant global tourism industry
Have the skills to work in a range of tourism business environments, supported by a knowledge and understanding of concepts and characteristics of tourism and related business functions such as Marketing, Human Resources, Strategy and Operations Management
To be able to identify the uniqueness of contemporary tourism resources and develop these into exciting local, regional, national or international tourism products
To be able to develop and analyse information and effectively communicate this to colleagues, managers and customers to support business development
To understand the influence and impacts of tourism upon the community, environment and economy, and the careful balance required to develop tourism locally, nationally and globally
Be able to develop critical evaluative skills, generate knowledge and implement proposed solution towards development and management of tourism projects/business.
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Politics and Philosophy with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Politics and Philosophy with Foundation Year
Politics and Philosophy presents to us the major preoccupations of human existence; what is the good life? How can we judge between right and wrong? For some traditions in philosophy the civic life or the life of the state was the way to operationalize the good life and to develop fully human potential. Therefore, the two subjects overlap and interconnect well in their consideration of how people should live and how they can come together as citizens.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK005 Critical Thinking (20 Credits)
3GK007 Wolverhampton and its People (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3GK008 Culture and Nationality in Conflict (20 Credits)
Year 2
4PH002 Introduction to European Philosophy (20 Credits)
4PO003 Introduction to British Politics (20 Credits)
4PH003 Thinking Ethically (20 Credits)
4PO002 Introduction to International Relations (20 Credits)
4GK001 Raising Intercultural Awareness or 4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
4SL011 Volunteering in the Community or 4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4HU002 Popular Culture or 4PO006 Contemporary Capitalism or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
Year 3
5PH002 Ethical Virtues, Principles and Judgement (20 Credits)
5PO003 Contemporary Political Ideologies (20 Credits)
5PH003 Knowing the World: Language and Experience (20 Credits)
5PO004 World Politics (20 Credits)
5HU001 The Enlightenment or 5HU003 Body, Sexuality and Identity or 5PO006 Contemporary Britain or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
5SL008 Volunteering in Action or 5PH001 Law, Morality and Society or 5PO005 Europe United? European Politics, Societies, Cultures or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
Year 4
6PH003 Freedom, Recognition and Authenticity (20 Credits)
6PO003 Political Theory (20 Credits)
6PO005 Security and Integration in the New Europe or 6PO001 Democracy and Terrorism: Conflict Resolution in Northern Ireland or 6MZ012 Global Media/Global Culture or 6SL013 The Global World or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language (20 Credits)
6PO005 Security and Integration in the New Europe or 6PO001 Democracy and Terrorism: Conflict Resolution in Northern Ireland or 6MZ012 Global Media/Global Culture or 6SL013 The Global World or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language (20 Credits)
6PH002 Self and Other: The Demands of Social Justice or 6PO002 The Politics of the Middle East or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language (20 Credits)
6PH005 Independent Study in Philosophy or 6PO004 Project (Politics) or 6HS013 Work Placement in the Community (20 Credits)
Members of the Philosophy and Politics subject teams are active researchers and have published widely. This research underpins the curriculum and ensures an engagement with current developments in the disciplines.
You will learn to apply philosophical skills and techniques to practical reasoning in an imaginative way.
Both subjects are in the School of Law, Social Sciences and communications which have a strong tradition of pastoral support and counselling relating to academic skills.
Internationally renowned philosophers are invited under the Royal Institute of Philosophy public lecture series to deliver lectures.
Comment from our External Examiner on provision:
For Philosophy:
"The curriculum is very well designed with material which meets the requirements of philosophical rigour and contemporary relevance. It is suitably orientated to cater for the interests of the students on the joint honours program. As in previous years it is evident that significant and sustained attention has been devoted to thinking about how to teach content in a way which encourages student engagement".
Politics and Philosophy graduates have gone on to pursue a variety of careers in the public and private sector. Several now work in journalism; others are employed as teachers and lecturers, while some have opted for postgraduate study at prestigious institutions throughout the world. Careers in local government, IT, media and campaigning are also pursued.
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
Organise (materials, time-frames, formats, etc.) and gather information from a variety of sources.
Employ a range of written, oral and digital resources in the research, articulation and presentation of scholarly and academic work;
Demonstrate a familiarity with specialised subject vocabularies, drawing connections between ideas, concepts, arguments and theories within Politics and Philosophy;
Display a critical self-awareness and openness to reasoned dialogue with others in a multi-cultural and international context whilst learning to act independently;
Demonstrate key employment skills (eg. self-management, IT, digital literacy, enterprise, working in groups);
Appreciate the historical development of the major traditions in Politics and Philosophy.
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Criminology and Criminal Justice and Soci
BA (Hons)
Criminology and Criminal Justice and Social Policy with Sandwich Placement
Sociology social policy and criminology
Crime and its impact are at the forefront of current political and social debate. A degree in Criminology Social Policy and Criminal Justice enables you to explore the reality behind the newpaper headlines on crime and examine a topic which is relevant, topical and has real, practical application in contemporary society. You will study a wide range of topics covering the legal and sociological issues of criminology and criminal justice and the associated policy responses. The course equips students with knowledge and skills appropriate for a range of graduate roles in the statutory, voluntary and commercial sector.
Teaching and learning is designed to support digital literacy. Students will acquire the skills necessary to gather evidence and apply theories to a range of social and political issues. Students are encouraged to share knowledge and be enterprising with their ideas.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
Practical Experience: An opportunity at each level of the course to undertake a placement module which will provide invaluable practical experience.
Pastoral support: We pride ourselves in our supportive culture with a large team of academic and student support staff to provide excellent pastoral care and support together with a welcoming academic environment in which to undertake your degree.
Research-led: Our research-led teaching ensures that you will be learning about the very latest debates in policy and practice.
Criminology, Criminal Justice and Social Policy graduates are attracted to a wide range of careers, mostly in the public and not-for-profit/non-governmental agency sector. Recent graduates are working in a variety of Criminal Justice Agencies including the police service and the National Probation Service, others are employed in related fields such as trading standards, HM Revenue and Customs, UK Border Agency and social work. For those wishing to pursue careers outside the criminal justice system this integrated degree develops skills which are appropriate to a range of careers from the civil service to various management roles. All courses provide the academic background and scholarship necessary for postgraduate study at both Master's and Doctoral level.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
Understand the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, responses to crime and the practices of the criminal justice system.
The ability to undertake research using relevant research methodologies and communicate findings appropriately.
Critical awareness of social, political and cultural diversity in the context of Social Policy, criminological theories and the criminal justice system.
Apply a critical approach to methods of inquiry and evaluation in Social Policy contexts.
Apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and policy interventions.
Have developed knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to graduate employment.
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Law
LLM
LLM (Law)
Law
This programme seeks to enhance your employability and promotion prospects in law careers, developing skills appropriate to these occupations as well as ones within allied or related areas. Whether or not a career in law is ultimately pursued, you will be provided with a set of intellectual and practical skills which will aid your career development. Holders of this award may also find positions in the fields of education and research, including continuing their study for a PhD. The University of Wolverhampton’s thriving postgraduate community demonstrates the strength of its approach, each graduate equipped with highly valued academic and research skills, as well as transferrable skills which enhance employability in law, research and academic endeavours.
This dynamic course emphasises engagement with existing and emerging research into areas of law, encouraging you to build a strong foundation of knowledge with which to challenge current intellectual thinking. Internationally recognised research underpins a curriculum designed for students to make their own, offering a selection of modules so that you may specialise in your fields of interest, each module crafted to provide advanced knowledge and skills directly relevant to those fields.
You will gain critical awareness of challenging and contemporary themes across a range of legal areas, of which you will be able to specialise in your research through your selection of modules, informing the development of your future career even as your fellow students specialise elsewhere. Teaching will be delivered by research-active staff committed to a high standard of education. This ensures that you will be learning about the latest developments and debates in theory, policy and practice.
The whole course is designed to enable you to develop knowledge on the law, legal research skills, and application of the law. You will develop skills of legal analysis, critical thinking, and application.
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
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International Masters of Business Administration
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
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International Masters of Business Administration
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
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Finance and Management
Business and management
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
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Finance and Management
Business and management
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
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Finance and Management
Business and management
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
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Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
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Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
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Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
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Finance and Management
Business and management
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Pre-Masters in Pharmaceutical Science
University Statement of Preparatory Studies
Pre-Masters in Pharmaceutical Science
The International Academy is accredited by the British Council (Accreditation UK) for the quality of English Language provision.
As a student on this 6 or 12 month Pre-Masters course in Pharmaceutical Science, you will develop;
a strong foundation for study in your chosen subject area
academic language and research skills which will help you think critically, become independent learners and successfully articulate your views
subject-specific skills that will enhance your learning and aid you in further study
lifelong learning skills which will enable you to contribute to society at large
In this course, you will study a mixture of subject specific modules and more general modules that will deepen your English language and learning skills appropriate for higher education.
You will study a mixture of subject specific modules and more general modules that will deepen your English language and learning skills appropriate for higher education.
Depending on the subject of study, you may undertake any of the following:
Reading – both core and supplementary reading from books, journals and electronic sources
Case Analysis – to look at the application of theory and practice, to identify problems and recommend solutions.
Group discussions – on provided themes to draw out and share personal experiences and learning amongst the wider group.
Student presentations/student led seminars.
Problem-based learning approaches.
Lectures and workshops.
Group and individual tutorials
Personal reflection.
Group role play and project work.
Assessment preparation and feedback.
Individual and group presentations.
Peer feedback
Laboratory based practicals
A range of assessment methods are used, depending on your subject. They may include:
Case study analysis
Essays
Examinations and in-class tests
Exhibitions
Lab reports
Oral presentations, both individual and group
Portfolios
Projects
Research journals
Studio practice
Written reports, both individual and group
The Pre-Masters course will enable you to develop your academic English language ability while building up knowledge, expertise and academic credits in your subject area, to the point where you are ready to enter postgraduate study.
The subject modules have been carefully selected to allow progression to specific Masters programmes.
Working together with UK students on your subject modules will help you integrate more fully into the life of the University, before you begin your postgraduate degree.
The University of Wolverhampton has invested significantly in its teaching facilities, and receives consistently high student satisfaction ratings with regard to learning resources and IT infrastructure. This course will provide you with the skills you need to fully exploit our excellent resources.
Following successful completion of the Pre-Masters, you may progress onto one of the following Masters courses at the University of Wolverhampton (or a course at another UK University which recognises the programme):
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Identify key concepts and theories appropriate to your chosen subject context.
Address complex problems using techniques of analysis and enquiry appropriate to your discipline.
Demonstrate a range of transferable skills appropriate to your chosen Masters course and subsequent career, including: communication skills, the ability to initiate and carry out projects independently, and digital/information literacy.
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
SE113H01UVU
Religious Studies with Secondary Education (QTS)
BA (Hons)
Religious Studies with Secondary Education (QTS)
Teaching
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU067P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
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International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
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International Masters of Business Administration
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
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International Masters of Business Administration
International MBA with Professional Practice
International Masters of Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility.The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years.
By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects.
Our IMBA with Professional Practice offers the option of going on a placement, which can be paid or unpaid. Placement students are valuable to employers and many of our placements are paid. All applications are on a competitive basis and students secure positions through their own efforts. Some assistance in preparation for applying for placements will be provided, however the employer has the final say. The work undertaken by the student must be of an adequate standard in an area of work strongly related to the content of the IMBA with Professional Practice Programme and the appropriateness of any placement will be assessed and approved by a member of the academic team on an individual basis. Your placement will enable you to boost your learning with hands on experience and apply your theoretical knowledge to real life work experience.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects.
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
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Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills: Intensive (5.0 entry)
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Professional Digital Marketing
CIM Certificate
Professional Digital Marketing
Marketing
The Certificate is ideal for junior marketers, those working in marketing support roles (such as personal assistants), or if marketing plays some part in your current job description. The course can also benefit individuals in more senior roles particularly from small and medium sized enterprises where marketing is only part of the role.
As with the Certificate in Professional Marketing, the digital qualification reflects the changing issues and practices within the marketing environment, and provides students with relevant digital marketing knowledge and skills.
WHY WOLVERHAMPTON?
The University of Wolverhampton Business School is a CIM accredited tuition and examination centre, and all CIM examinations can be sat at our Wolverhampton City campus. We are also a graduate gateway university – see CIM for more information https://www.cim.co.uk/qualifications/graduate-gateway/
The course is taught by tutors with both academic expertise and practical experience of working in marketing.
HOW WILL THIS COURSE IMPROVE MY EMPLOYABILITY?
Data from the CIM suggests that CIM qualifications:
Enhance your employability prospects– 60% of CIM graduates are more respected at work or given more responsibility. CIM Alumni Survey.
Over a third of CIM graduates get promoted or receive a pay risewithin 12 months of graduating. CIM Alumni Survey.
Help to progress your career– 35% of marketing leaders have a CIM qualification – the most common after a university degree (46%). Hays, DNA of a Marketing Leader Report 2019).
You will study three modules to qualify for the Diploma in Digital marketing. The university offers the following modules:
Applied Marketing
Planning Campaigns
Digital Marketing Techniques
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
The CIM set the assessments and also mark the work.
Applied Marketing – exam
Planning campaigns – assignment
Digital marketing techniques – portfolio / assignment
OTHER COURSES YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN:
CIM Certificate in Professional Marketing
The Certificate programme is run throughout the academic year and students can join at three allocated points to start selected modules. For more information please contact course leader Dr Emma Edwards on E.C.Edwards@wlv.ac.uk
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Professional Digital Marketing
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Professional Digital Marketing
Marketing
The CIM Diploma in Professional Digital Marketing is similar to the Diploma in Professional Marketing, but with an increased focus on digital issues and skills. The course is relevant for those working in a marketing role and will provide the opportunity to develop contemporary expertise, knowledge and skills applicable to the digital environment.
WHY WOLVERHAMPTON?
The University of Wolverhampton Business School is a CIM accredited tuition and examination centre, and all CIM examinations can be sat at our Wolverhampton City campus. We are also a graduate gateway university – see CIM for more information https://www.cim.co.uk/qualifications/graduate-gateway/
The course is taught by tutors with both academic expertise and practical experience of working in marketing.
HOW WILL THIS COURSE IMPROVE MY EMPLOYABILITY?
Data from the CIM suggests that CIM qualifications:
Enhance your employability prospects– 60% of CIM graduates are more respected at work or given more responsibility. CIM Alumni Survey.
Over a third of CIM graduates get promoted or receive a pay risewithin 12 months of graduating. CIM Alumni Survey.
Help to progress your career– 35% of marketing leaders have a CIM qualification – the most common after a university degree (46%). Hays, DNA of a Marketing Leader Report 2019).
You will study three modules to qualify for the Diploma in Digital marketing:
Marketing and Digital Strategy
Digital Optimisation
The Digital Customer Experience
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
The CIM set the assessments and also mark the work. All of the modules listed above are assessed via an assignment.
OTHER COURSES YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN:
CIM Diploma in Professional Marketing
The Diploma programme is run throughout the academic year and students can join at three allocated points to start selected modules. For more information please contact course leader Dr Emma Edwards on E.C.Edwards@wlv.ac.uk
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MA
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WL064Z01UVD
Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills
Undergraduate Credit
Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills 4.5-5.5 (on-line)
English as a Foreign Language
This Online Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills course is designed for International students whose first language is not English, and who already have IELTS 4.5 or equivalent. The successful completion of the course will mean you have met the English language requirements for entry to the University for those courses requiring a 5.5 equivalent.
During this course, you will extend your range, accuracy and use of language (reading, writing, listening and speaking) while developing knowledge about the learning context for Higher Education in the UK, as well as the language and academic skills necessary for successful University study.
The course aims to develop confidence in your use of English, with a focus on communication skills in an academic context and the development of a student voice through the application of critical thinking. On completion of the course, you should feel well prepared to start your chosen course of foundation study at the University of Wolverhampton.
You may also choose to do this course as a stand-alone option if you simply want to improve your Academic English in readiness for further study at a later date as the course qualification in valid for two years.
Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills is a great course for anyone wanting to improve their English and academic skills.
What path will you take through our learning?
a personalised approach to learning where materials will be assigned to you depending on your specific needs;
choice in terms of what and how you study, allowing you to follow topics that fit your chosen study path or interests;
flexibility in when you do your independent hours of study;
options to work co-operatively or alone;
revision made easy as you can cover material several times;
catching up with live lessons you miss or going over something again is very simple as it is all recorded;
all of which means, no two student journeys will be the same.
The intensive course is:
suitable for foundation courses requiring a 5.5;
taught by highly qualified teachers from the International Academy (accredited by the British Council);
fully online with no extra travel or accommodation costs;
the opportunity to attend a high-quality course in the comfort of your own home;
a balance of online lessons, group activities, one-to-one tutorials and guided self-study;
easy to revise and catch up with missed lessons, as everything is recorded and made available to you;
designed to build confidence in your English, Academic and IT skills;
the best way to improve your language skills and prepare you to study in the UK; and
based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which will have relevance to your own life and area of study.
Please note that success on this course is only one of the requirements to study in the UK. You will also need to be successful in a credibility interview to be issued a study visa and will need to satisfy the academic requirements of your chosen degree course.
Student Support:
General University support:
Digital Support is available to students including IT training to improve your digital literacy.
University Libraries are the key source of academic information for students. They also provide access to wide range of online information sources, including eBooks, e-Journals and subject databases.
Libraries also provide students with academic skills support via the Skills for Learning programme. Students can access a range of online skills material at: www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills
The University Student Support website offers advice on a variety of matters (careers, counselling, student union advice, etc.) Students can also access these services by booking appointment with the SU, careers, counselling services, etc.
Specific Course support:
You will have one-to-one tutorials with your academic tutor to discuss your progress. Lectures and self-study make use of the Virtual Learning Environment (Canvas) where you can access recordings of classes, homework and consolidatory materials according to your needs.
Through group activities, both in class and out, students are encouraged to form study groups and support each other’s learning. Your tutor will also be available to answer questions and provide feedback on any part of the course you require support with.
The course is designed for students who will continue directly onto foundation-based study at the University of Wolverhampton and the focus is on helping them achieve the required English level and Academic skills to do so.
Students on this course can proceed onto most foundation courses at the University of Wolverhampton. The course does not therefore seek directly to prepare students for employment. Any students completing the course will have the required command of English and in addition will possess a good level of competence in such transferable skills as working in groups, preparing and delivering presentations, working to tight deadlines, etc. as well as experience of working in a multinational context. These all represent important transferable skills when seeking employment as well as in the HE context.
Lessons will be a mixture of synchronous (working with others) and asynchronous (working in your own time) learning, with flexibility built into the timetable to ensure the course is as inclusive as possible. Materials will be taken from a wide variety of sources, ensuring a balanced representation of English as an international language, focussing on effective communication and understanding within an academic context. A variety of accents from around the world, as opposed to just UK regional varieties, will be present in course materials to demonstrate the nature of English as the world’s lingua franca.
We will focus on core areas as follows:
Listening:
understanding authentic spoken material in a variety of media and styles including lectures, seminars and academic discussions;
taking notes and summarising;
becoming familiar with different accents and speaking styles including those of classmates;
Assessment: consisting of multiple listening tasks from a variety of authentic academic (style) recordings (both audio and video). You will be set realistic tasks simulating authentic academic activities requiring you to identify the main points.
Writing:
developing academic voice, expressing and supporting opinions;
developing planning, drafting, editing and error correction skills;
learning to use appropriate language;
Assessment: a composition where performance is judged not only on your English language, writing style but a clear demonstration of awareness of study skills such as avoidance of plagiarism.
Reading:
Reading:
examining in detail academic and other texts;
developing strategies for deriving meaning and understanding from complex texts;
developing techniques to find key information in the most efficient way;
Assessment: uses authentic or adapted academic texts, tasks are designed to demonstrate your ability to skim, scan and perform more intensive reading tasks in order to identify the main points, in the same way you would when reading course material for assignments.
Speaking:
speaking at length in an academic context;
taking part in discussions and seminars;
making presentations; improving communication skills;
Assessment: you will demonstrate your understanding of known academic topics and answer follow up questions demonstrating your ability to communicate in an academic context
Grammar and Vocabulary:
Appropriate understanding and use of grammar and vocabulary form part of all four assessments on this course.
revision and review of tenses and key grammar;
formal English and appropriate language for Academic purposes;
a focus on grammatical structures used in academic speaking and writing;
introduction to the Academic Word List;
ways of dealing with unknown words in context;
Formative assessment will take place throughout the course in the form of quizzes and writing tasks. Feedback will be provided to students and discussed in one-to-one tutorials.
Summative assessment takes place in the final week of the course and consists of separate Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking Exams, conducted on a secure online proctored platform.
Assessment Methods:
At the University of Wolverhampton, a variety of modes of assessment will be used to support and test your learning and progress and to help you develop capabilities that are valued beyond your University studies and into your working life. Your course may include a variety of assessment activities:
Written examinations (including online examinations, open and closed book examinations and quizzes) Coursework (for example, essays, reports, portfolios, project proposals and briefs, CVs, poster presentation) Practical (for example, oral and video presentations, laboratory work, performances, practical skills assessment)
In the final year of your undergraduate degree, and at the end of your postgraduate degree, you are likely to be expected to write an extended piece of work or research, such as a dissertation or a practice-based piece of research.
WL065Z01UVD
Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills
Undergraduate Credit
Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills
English as a Foreign Language
This Online Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills course is designed for International students whose first language is not English, and who already have IELTS 5.0 or equivalent. The successful completion of the course will mean you have met the English language requirements for entry to the University for those courses requiring a 5.5 equivalent.
During this course, you will extend your range, accuracy and use of language (reading, writing, listening and speaking) while developing knowledge about the learning context for Higher Education in the UK, as well as the language and academic skills necessary for successful University study.
The course aims to develop confidence in your use of English, with a focus on communication skills in an academic context and the development of a student voice through the application of critical thinking. On completion of the course, you should feel well prepared to start your chosen course of foundation study at the University of Wolverhampton.
You may also choose to do this course as a stand-alone option if you simply want to improve your Academic English in readiness for further study at a later date as the course qualification in valid for two years.
Lessons will be a mixture of synchronous (working with others) and asynchronous (working in your own time) learning, with flexibility built into the timetable to ensure the course is as inclusive as possible. Materials will be taken from a wide variety of sources, ensuring a balanced representation of English as an international language, focussing on effective communication and understanding within an academic context. A variety of accents from around the world, as opposed to just UK regional varieties, will be present in course materials to demonstrate the nature of English as the world’s lingua franca.
We will focus on core areas as follows:
Listening:
understanding authentic spoken material in a variety of media and styles including lectures, seminars and academic discussions;
taking notes and summarising;
becoming familiar with different accents and speaking styles including those of classmates;
Assessment: consisting of multiple listening tasks from a variety of authentic academic (style) recordings (both audio and video). You will be set realistic tasks simulating authentic academic activities requiring you to identify the main points.
Writing:
developing academic voice, expressing and supporting opinions;
developing planning, drafting, editing and error correction skills;
learning to use appropriate language;
Assessment: a composition where performance is judged not only on your English language but a clear demonstration of awareness of study skills such as avoidance of plagiarism.
Reading:
examining in detail academic and other texts;
developing strategies for deriving meaning and understanding from complex texts;
developing techniques to find key information in the most efficient way;
Assessment: uses authentic or adapted academic texts, tasks are designed to demonstrate your ability to skim, scan and perform more intensive reading tasks in order to identify the main points, in the same way you would when reading course material for assignments.
Speaking:
speaking at length in an academic context;
taking part in discussions and seminars;
making presentations; improving communication skills;
Assessment: you will demonstrate your understanding of known academic topics and answer follow up questions demonstrating your ability to communicate in an academic context
Grammar and Vocabulary:
Appropriate understanding and use of grammar and vocabulary form part of all four assessments on this course.
revision and review of tenses and key grammar;
formal English and appropriate language for Academic purposes;
a focus on grammatical structures used in academic speaking and writing;
introduction to the Academic Word List;
ways of dealing with unknown words in context;
Formative assessment will take place throughout the course in the form of quizzes and writing tasks. Feedback will be provided to students and discussed in one-to-one tutorials.
Summative assessment takes place in the final week of the course and consists of separate Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking Exams, conducted on a secure online proctored platform.
Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills is a great course for anyone wanting to improve their English and academic skills.
What path will you take through our learning?
a personalised approach to learning where materials will be assigned to you depending on your specific needs;
choice in terms of what and how you study, allowing you to follow topics that fit your chosen study path or interests;
flexibility in when you do your independent hours of study;
options to work co-operatively or alone;
revision made easy as can cover material several times;
catching up with live lessons you miss or going over something again is very simple as it is all recorded;
all of which means, no two student journeys will be the same.
This intensive course is:
suitable for foundation courses requiring a 5.5;
taught by highly qualified teachers from the International Academy (accredited by the British Council);
fully online with no extra travel or accommodation costs;
the opportunity to attend a high-quality course in the comfort of your own home;
a balance of online lessons, group activities, one-to-one tutorials and guided self-study;
easy to revise and catch up with missed lessons, as everything is recorded and made available to you;
designed to build confidence in your English, Academic and IT skills;
the best way to improve your language skills and prepare you to study in the UK; and
based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which will have relevance to your own life and area of study.
Please note that success on this course is only one of the requirements to study in the UK. You will also need to be successful in a credibility interview to be issued a study visa and will need to satisfy the academic requirements of your chosen degree course.
WL066Z01UVD
Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills
Undergraduate Credit
Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills 4.5-6.0/6.5 (on-line)
English as a Foreign Language
This Online Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills course is designed for International students whose first language is not English, and who already have IELTS 4.5 or equivalent. The successful completion of the course will mean you have met the English language requirements for entry to the University (IELTS 6.0/6.5, CEFR B2 - https://www.ielts.org/about-ielts/ielts-in-cefr-scale) and to progress to your chosen undergraduate or postgraduate course. If you start this course with higher initial grades (or if you are prepared to put in extra work during the course), you may also be able to achieve an IELTS 6.5 equivalent (with 6.0 in Reading and Writing), for entry onto course with a higher English language requirement, such as Law and Psychology.
During this course, you will extend your range, accuracy and use of language (reading, writing, listening and speaking) while developing knowledge about the learning context for Higher Education in the UK, as well as the language and academic skills necessary for successful University study.
The course aims to develop confidence in your use of English, with a focus on communication skills in an academic context and the development of a student voice through the application of critical thinking. On completion of the course, you should feel well prepared to start your chosen course of study at the University of Wolverhampton.
You may also choose to do this course as a stand-alone option if you simply want to improve your Academic English in readiness for further study at a later date as the course qualification in valid for two years.
Lessons will be a mixture of synchronous (working with others) and asynchronous (working in your own time) learning, with flexibility built into the timetable to ensure the course is as inclusive as possible. Materials will be taken from a wide variety of sources, ensuring a balanced representation of English as an international language, focussing on effective communication and understanding within an academic context. A variety of accents from around the world, as opposed to just UK regional varieties, will be present in course materials to demonstrate the nature of English as the world’s lingua franca.
We will focus on core areas as follows:
Listening:
understanding authentic spoken material in a variety of media and styles including lectures, seminars and academic discussions;
taking notes and summarising;
becoming familiar with different accents and speaking styles including those of classmates;
Assessment: consisting of multiple listening tasks from a variety of authentic academic (style) recordings (both audio and video). You will be set realistic tasks simulating authentic academic activities, identifying main and supporting ideas and details.
Writing:
developing academic voice, expressing and supporting opinions;
developing planning, drafting, editing and error correction skills;
learning to use appropriate language;
Assessment: a composition where performance is judged not only on your English language, awareness of cohesion and organisation but a clear demonstration of organisation and paragraphing, which are introduced and practised throughout the course.
Reading:
examining in detail academic and other texts;
developing strategies for deriving meaning and understanding from complex texts;
developing techniques to find key information in the most efficient way;
Assessment: uses authentic or adapted academic texts, tasks are designed to demonstrate your ability to skim, scan and perform more intensive reading tasks in order to identify main and supporting arguments and details, in the same way you would when reading course material for assignments.
Speaking:
speaking at length in an academic context;
taking part in discussions and seminars;
making presentations; improving communication skills;
Assessment: you will orally demonstrate your understanding of a variety of source texts, with follow up questions and arguments in order to demonstrate your ability to function in differing academic contexts.
Grammar and Vocabulary:
Appropriate understanding and use of grammar and vocabulary form part of all four assessments on this course.
revision and review of tenses and key grammar;
formal English and appropriate language for Academic purposes;
a focus on grammatical structures used in academic speaking and writing;
introduction to the Academic Word List;
ways of dealing with unknown words in context;
Critical skills and Student Voice:
These skills will be assessed in the Writing and Speaking exams.
finding and evaluating the appropriacy of materials from a range of sources;
learning and practising to justify your ideas and express them clearly.
Formative assessment will take place throughout the course in the form of quizzes and writing tasks. Feedback will be provided to students and discussed in one-to-one tutorials.
Summative assessment takes place in the final week of the course and consists of separate Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking Exams, conducted on a secure online proctored platform.
Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills is a great course for anyone wanting to improve their English and academic skills.
What path will you take through our learning?
a personalised approach to learning where materials will be assigned to you depending on your specific needs;
choice in terms of what and how you study, allowing you to follow topics that fit your chosen study path or interests;
flexibility in when you do your independent hours of study;
options to work co-operatively or alone;
revision made easy as can cover material several times;
catching up with live lessons you miss or going over something again is very simple as it is all recorded;
all of which means, no two student journeys will be the same.
This intensive course is:
suitable for entry onto Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses (including those requiring 6.5);
offering 0.5 credit if you continue your studies with the University of Wolverhampton This means that if you complete your presessional subject to certain conditions, we can apply a 0.5 credit to your grade if this is needed for you to progress.
taught by highly qualified teachers from the International Academy (accredited by the British Council);
fully online with no extra travel or accommodation costs;
the opportunity to attend a high-quality course in the comfort of your own home;
a balance of online lessons, group activities, one-to-one tutorials and guided self-study;
easy to revise and catch up with missed lessons, as everything is recorded and made available to you;
designed to build confidence in your English, Academic and IT skills;
the best way to improve your language skills and prepare you to study in the UK; and
based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which will have relevance to your own life and area of study.
Please note that success on this course is only one of the requirements to study in the UK. You will also need to be successful in a credibility interview to be issued a study visa and will need to satisfy the academic requirements of your chosen degree course.
For the award of a pass, you, the student, will be able to:
identify main and supporting arguments and details in academic texts (written and spoken).
demonstrate an extended academic writing style with an appropriate vocabulary range and level of grammatical structure while also demonstrating a good awareness of cohesive and organisational patterns.
function within a variety of speaking situations in an academic context (e.g. seminars, presentations, tutorials).
Investigate, evaluate and use a wide range of sources in English in order to demonstrate understanding in a variety of academic contexts.
WL067Z01UVD
Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills
Undergraduate Credit
Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills 5.0-6.0/6.5 (on-line)
English as a Foreign Language
This Online Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills course is designed for International students whose first language is not English, and who already have IELTS 5.0 or equivalent. The successful completion of the course will mean you have met the English language requirements for entry to the University (IELTS 6.0/6.5, CEFR B2 - https://www.ielts.org/about-ielts/ielts-in-cefr-scale) and to progress to your chosen undergraduate or postgraduate course. If you start this course with higher initial grades (or if you are prepared to put in extra work during the course), you may also be able to achieve an IELTS 6.5 equivalent (with 6.0 in Reading and Writing), for entry onto a course with a higher English language requirement, such as Law and Psychology.
During this course, you will extend your range, accuracy and use of language (reading, writing, listening and speaking) while developing knowledge about the learning context for Higher Education in the UK, as well as the language and academic skills necessary for successful University study.
The course aims to develop confidence in your use of English, with a focus on communication skills in an academic context and the development of a student voice through the application of critical thinking. On completion of the course, you should feel well prepared to start your chosen course of study at the University of Wolverhampton.
You may also choose to do this course as a stand-alone option if you simply want to improve your Academic English in readiness for further study at a later date as the course qualification in valid for two years.
Lessons will be a mixture of synchronous (working with others) and asynchronous (working in your own time) learning, with flexibility built into the timetable to ensure the course is as inclusive as possible. Materials will be taken from a wide variety of sources, ensuring a balanced representation of English as an international language, focussing on effective communication and understanding within an academic context. A variety of accents from around the world, as opposed to just UK regional varieties, will be present in course materials to demonstrate the nature of English as the world’s lingua franca.
We will focus on core areas as follows:
Listening:
understanding authentic spoken material in a variety of media and styles including lectures, seminars and academic discussions;
taking notes and summarising;
becoming familiar with different accents and speaking styles including those of classmates;
Assessment: consisting of multiple listening tasks from a variety of authentic academic (style) recordings (both audio and video). You will be set realistic tasks simulating authentic academic activities, identifying main and supporting ideas and details.
Writing:
developing academic voice, expressing and supporting opinions;
developing planning, drafting, editing, referencing and error correction skills;
learning to use appropriate language;
Assessment: an open book exam where performance is judged not only on your English language, awareness of cohesion and organisation but a clear demonstration of investigation and referencing skills, which are introduced and practised throughout the course.
Reading:
examining in detail academic and other texts;
developing strategies for deriving meaning and understanding from complex texts;
developing techniques to find key information in the most efficient way;
Assessment: uses authentic or adapted academic texts, tasks are designed to demonstrate your ability to skim, scan and perform more intensive reading tasks in order to identify main and supporting arguments and details, in the same way you would when reading course material for assignments.
Speaking:
speaking at length in an academic context;
taking part in discussions and seminars;
making presentations; improving communication skills;
Assessment: you will orally demonstrate your understanding of a variety of source texts, with follow up questions and arguments in order to demonstrate your ability to function in differing academic contexts.
Grammar and Vocabulary:
Appropriate understanding and use of grammar and vocabulary form part of all four assessments on this course.
revision and review of tenses and key grammar;
formal English and appropriate language for Academic purposes;
a focus on grammatical structures used in academic speaking and writing;
vocabulary from the Academic Word List;
ways of dealing with unknown words in context;
Critical skills and Student Voice:
These skills will be assessed in the Writing and Speaking exams.
finding and evaluating the appropriacy of materials from a range of sources;
learning and practising to justify your ideas and express them clearly.
Formative assessment will take place throughout the course in the form of quizzes and writing tasks. Feedback will be provided to students and discussed in one-to-one tutorials.
Summative assessment takes place in the final week of the course and consists of separate Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking Exams, conducted on a secure online proctored platform.
Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills is a great course for anyone wanting to improve their English and academic skills.
What path will you take through our learning?
a personalised approach to learning where materials will be assigned to you depending on your specific needs;
choice in terms of what and how you study, allowing you to follow topics that fit your chosen study path or interests;
flexibility in when you do your independent hours of study;
options to work co-operatively or alone;
revision made easy as can cover material several times;
catching up with live lessons you miss or going over something again is very simple as it is all recorded;
all of which means, no two student journeys will be the same.
This instensive course is:
suitable for entry onto Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses (including those requiring 6.5);
offering 0.5 credit if you continue your studies with the University of Wolverhampton. This means that if you complete your pre-sessional subject to certain conditions, we can apply a 0.5 credit to your grade if this is needed for you to progress.
taught by highly qualified teachers from the International Academy (accredited by the British Council);
fully online with no extra travel or accommodation costs;
the opportunity to attend a high-quality course in the comfort of your own home;
a balance of online lessons, group activities, one-to-one tutorialsand guided self-study;
easy to revise and catch up with missed lessons, as everything is recorded and made available to you;
designed to build confidence in your English Academic IT skills;
the best way to improve your language skills and prepare you to study in the UK; and
based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which will have relevance to your own life and area of study.
Please note that success on this course is only one of the requirements to study in the UK. You will also need to be successful in a credibility interview to be issued a study visa and will need to satisfy the academic requirements of your chosen degree course.
The course is designed for students who will continue directly onto further subject based study at the University of Wolverhampton and the focus is on helping them achieve the required English level and Academic skills to do so.
Students on this course can proceed onto most degree courses at the University of Wolverhampton (for those requiring 6.5, please discuss this with staff at the International Academy). The course does not therefore seek directly to prepare students for employment. Any students completing the course will have the required command of English and in addition will possess a good level of competence in such transferable skills as working in groups, preparing and delivering presentations, working to tight deadlines, etc. as well as experience of working in a multinational context. These all represent important transferable skills when seeking employment as well as in the HE context.
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Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills 5.5-6.0/6.5 (on-line)
English as a Foreign Language
Online Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills is for international students whose first language is not English, who already have IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. The successful completion of the course will mean you have met the English language requirements for entry to the University (IELTS 6.0/6.5, CEFR B2 - https://www.ielts.org/about-ielts/ielts-in-cefr-scale) and to progress to most undergraduate or postgraduate courses. If you start this course with higher initial grades (or if you are prepared to put in extra work during the course), you may also be able to achieve an IELTS 6.5 equivalent (with 6.0 in Reading and Writing), for entry onto a course with a higher English language requirement, such as Law and Psychology and most postgraduate courses.
During this course, you will extend your range, accuracy and use of language (reading, writing, listening and speaking) while developing knowledge about the learning context for Higher Education in the UK, as well as the language and academic skills necessary for successful University study.
The course aims to develop confidence in your use of English, with a focus on communication skills in an academic context and the development of a student voice through the application of critical thinking. On completion of the course, you should feel well prepared to start your chosen course of study at Wolverhampton University.
You may also choose to do this course as a stand-alone option if you simply want to improve your Academic English in readiness for further study at a later date as the course qualification in valid for two years.
Lessons will be a mixture of synchronous (working with others) and asynchronous (working in your own time) learning, with flexibility built into the timetable to ensure the course is as inclusive as possible. Materials will be taken from a wide variety of sources, ensuring a balanced representation of English as an international language, focussing on effective communication and understanding within an academic context. A variety of accents from around the world, as opposed to just UK regional varieties, will be present in course materials to demonstrate the nature of English as the world’s lingua franca.
We will focus on core areas as follows:
Listening:
understanding authentic spoken material in a variety of media and styles including lectures, seminars and academic discussions;
taking notes and summarising;
becoming familiar with different accents and speaking styles including those of classmates;
Assessment: consisting of multiple listening tasks from a variety of authentic academic (style) recordings (both audio and video). You will be set realistic tasks simulating authentic academic activities, identifying main and supporting ideas and details.
Writing:
developing academic voice, expressing and supporting opinions;
developing planning, drafting, editing, referencing and error correction skills;
learning to use appropriate language;
Assessment: an open book exam where performace is judged not only on your English language, awareness of cohesion and organisation but a clear demonstration of investigation and referencing skills, which are introduced and practised throughout the course.
Reading:
examining in detail academic and other texts;
developing strategies for deriving meaning and understanding from complex texts;
developing techniques to find key information in the most efficient way;
Assessment: uses authentic or adapted academic texts, tasks are designed to demonstrate your ability to skim, scan and perform more intensive reading tasks in order to identify main and supporting arguments and details, in the same way you would when reading course material for assignments.
Speaking:
speaking at length in an academic context;
taking part in discussions and seminars;
making presentations; improving communication skills;
Assessment: you will orally demonstrate your understanding of a variety of source texts, with follow up questions and arguments in order to demonstrate your ability to function in differing academic contexts.
Grammar and Vocabulary:
Appropriate understanding and use of grammar and vocabulary form part of all four assessments on this course.
revision and review of tenses and key intermediate grammar;
formal English and appropriate language for Academic purposes;
a focus on grammatical structures used in academic speaking and writing;
vocabulary from the Academic Word List;
ways of dealing with unknown words in context;
Critical skills and Student Voice:
These skills will be assessed in the Writing and Speaking exams.
finding and evaluating the appropriacy of materials from a range of sources;
learning and practising to justify your ideas and express them clearly.
Formative assessment will take place throughout the course in the form of quizzes and writing tasks. Feedback will be provided to students and discussed in one-to-one tutorials.
Summative assessment takes place in the final week of the course and consists of separate Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking Exams, conducted on a secure online proctored platform.
Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills is a great course for anyone wanting to improve their English and academic skills.
What path will you take through our learning?
a personalised approach to learning where materials will be assigned to you depending on your specific needs;
choice in terms of what and how you study, allowing you to follow topics that fit your chosen study path or interests;
flexibility in when you do your independent hours of study;
options to work co-operatively or alone;
revision made easy as can cover material several times;
catching up with live lessons you miss or going over something again is very simple as it is all recorded;
all of which means, no two student journeys will be the same.
This intensive course is:
suitable for entry onto Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses (including those requiring 6.5);
offering 0.5 credit if you continue your studies with the University of Wolverhampton This means that if you complete your presessional subject to certain conditions, we can apply a 0.5 credit to your grade if this is needed for you to progress.
taught by highly qualified teachers from the International Academy (accredited by the British Council);
fully online with no extra travel or accommodation costs;
the opportunity to attend a high-quality course in the comfort of your own home;
a balance of online lessons, group activities, one-to-one tutorials and guided self-study;
easy to revise and catch up with missed lessons, as everything is recorded and made available to you;
designed to build confidence in your English, Academic and IT skills;
the best way to improve your language skills and prepare you to study in the UK; and
based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which will have relevance to your own life and area of study.
Please note that success on this course is only one of the requirements to study in the UK. You will also need to be successful in a credibility interview to be issued a study visa and will need to satisfy the academic requirements of your chosen degree course.
Students on this course can proceed onto most degree courses at the University of Wolverhampton (for those requiring 6.5, please discuss this with staff at the International Academy).
For the award of a pass, you, the student will be able to:
1. identify main and supporting arguments and details in academic texts (written and spoken).
2. demonstrate an extended academic writing style with an appropriate vocabulary range and level of grammatical structure while also demonstrating a good awareness of cohesive and organisational patterns.
3. function within a variety of speaking situations in an academic context (e.g. seminars, presentations, tutorials).
4. investigate, evaluate and use a wide range of sources in English in order to demonstrate understanding in a variety of academic contexts.
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Business Analytics
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Business Analytics
Business and management
Business Analytics, which is shaping today’s businesses in dramatic ways, is the process of gathering, analysing and making business decisions from big data, the vast amount of data now widely available. Businesses today use analytics to inform strategy, gain competitive advantage, and improve business decision making. Analysing such data can help improve efficiency, reduce costs, improve asset use, provide real-time logistics management and much more.
This MSc in Business Analytics aims to prepare students to take a leading role in the areas of business analytics and business management. This practical and practice-based programme equips students with the agile, reflexive and critical thinking skills which are vital for success in modern organisations. The programme is based around the two core themes of data analytics and business management. Students will explore how new disciplines centred around business analytics, business intelligence, and big data can be applied throughout the strategic and functional areas of business. The course gives students an immersive experience which will result in a thorough understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by organisations in the 21st century.
This MSc Business Analytics has high-quality blended learning support and access to excellent learning facilities. Students will be able to use prior experience and certificated learning to gain credits against the programme. Entrepreneurship and reflexive thinking skills are at the heart of this general business management programme. The course is designed to allow students to develop an awareness of modern business practices through practical activities. These activities equip students with an holistic understanding of the impact of data, business intelligence, and business analytics-related issues on organisational business operations, management, and strategy.
The MSc Business Analytics is an internationally recognised postgraduate qualification for professionals who wish to expand and develop their skills and knowledge in the area of business analytics, business intelligence and big data, whilst supporting this knowledge with a firm grounding in business management.
This exciting and innovative Business Analytics programme seeks to bridge the gap between business and data science. This programme prepares students to fully understand how new disciplines, techniques, and approaches based upon big data, business intelligence, and business analytics can improve a business’s operational efficiencies. The course is designed to develop each student’s understanding of operational decision making, and how it can inform and direct business strategy. The programme is designed for students who want to embark on an in-depth study of how business analytics, business intelligence and big data can be applied throughout a business and to develop analysis and evaluation skills that can be applied to real-world situations.
The programme develops the theme of business analytics by focusing on business intelligence, big data, data mining, informatics and data visualisation. This is then supported by a second theme focusing on business management, developing knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic environment. You will explore key areas of business analytics and how they can be applied to the functional areas of business, such as management, strategy, marketing and finance. Independent and transferable personal development skills are vital and students will have the opportunity to develop them through interactive learning activities and self-reflection to enable them to develop the professional skills required in the workplace. Students will acquire core business skills through case studies, online activities, and live projects. These skills will also be developed through interactions with entrepreneurs and business speakers and by students reflecting on their own practice.
The course aims to develop future business professionals whose unique understanding of data and analytics will fill a much-needed gap in various business and management sectors, making them hugely desirable employees. They will understand the importance of big data, business intelligence and analytics, and know how this new discipline relates to an organisation’s key business functions, management, and business strategy.
Potential graduate careers include business analyst, financial analyst, marketing analyst, data analyst, project manager, business consultant.
The course aims to develop future business professionals whose unique understanding of data and analytics will fill a much-needed gap in various business and management sectors, making them hugely desirable employees. They will understand the importance of big data, business intelligence and analytics, and know how this new discipline relates to an organisation’s key business functions, management, and business strategy. Potential graduate careers include business analyst, financial analyst, marketing analyst, data analyst, project manager, business consultant.
1. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding and the ability to use modern technologies, techniques and methods in business analytics to develop both technical and management solutions to a variety of business problems.
2. Analyse strategic issues using data to inform decisions, measure accomplishments against goals, improve accuracy, business efficiency and other key business objectives.
3.Undertake an analysis of complex business-related data independently of current knowledge in the subject matter and apply this in a range of business contexts.
4. Critically analyse, synthesise, and solve complex issues, challenges, and problems relating to business and management that impact at functional or operational levels.
5. Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic approaches and the use of business intelligence and analytics frameworks as key elements in the strategic planning process.
6. Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at Master’s level.
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Cyber Management
MBA
Cyber Management
Business and management
This MBA in Cyber Management prepares you to take on a management role in the areas of cyber security and business management. This is a practical and practice-based programme created to equip you with the agile, reflexive and critical thinking skills vital for success in modern organisations.
As businesses increasingly deploy digital information technology, mobile devices, converged applications, and cloud technology along with initiatives such as bring your own device (BYOD) / choose your own device (CYOD), the potential threats to an organisation’s technology infrastructure and data security increase dramatically.
The programme has two core themes: cyber security, and business. You will explore the functional areas of business through the lens of cyber security giving you an immersive experience which will result in a thorough understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by organisations in the 21st century.
MBA is internationally-recognised as being at the forefront of management education. Our high quality, blended learning support is complemented by access to excellent learning facilities. Students may use prior experience and certificated learning to gain credits against the programme.
Entrepreneurship and reflexive thinking skills are at the heart of this general business management programme. The course is designed to allow you to develop an awareness of modern business practice through practical activities equipping you with an holistic understanding of the impact of cyber related issues on organisational business functions.
The MBA is an internationally recognised postgraduate general business qualification for managers who wish to expand and develop their skills and knowledge.
This exciting and innovative programme seeks to bridge the gap between business and information technology. It is designed for those who want to embark on an in-depth study of the management of cyber security within business, and to develop analysis and evaluation skills that can be applied to real-world situations.
The theme of cyber security examines information assurance, and incident management and the business response. Focusing on the discipline of information governance and compliance and its associated theories, practices and principles that govern any modern information system.
You will explore the frameworks, standards and strategies for managing an organisation’s information assets within existing and emerging governance, risk and compliance (GRC) frameworks.
Incident management examines methods to identify, analyse, and correct hazards to prevent a future re-occurrence. You will gain foundational skills in managing security plans and disaster recovery strategies with exposure to hands-on practical sessions on cutting-edge incident response and digital forensics methods.
The second theme of business management will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic environment. You will explore the issues of cyber security and how it applies to the functional areas of business, such as management, strategy, marketing, finance and operations. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility.
Independent and transferable personal development skills are vital and you will have the opportunity to develop them through interactive learning activities and self-reflection to enable you to develop the professional skills required in the workplace. You will acquire core business skills through case studies, online activities and live projects, through interactions with entrepreneurs and business speakers and through reflecting on your own practice.
The course aims to supply future managers and professionals to various business and management sectors with an understanding of the issues of managing cyber security across the organisation and how these cyber security issues relate to the organisations key business functions and management.
Potential graduate careers include information security manager, data management and compliance executive, IT infrastructure and services manager, cybersecurity consultant, security auditor and business analyst.
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English for Speakers of Other Languages
MA
Teaching of English for Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
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International Masters of Business Administration
International MBA with Professional Practice
International Business Administration
Business and management
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
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International Banking and Finance
MSc
International Banking and Finance
The MSc International Banking and Finance programme will provide you with the knowledge and skills required in order to solve complex problems within the dynamic environment of international banking and finance. The course addresses the key contemporary topics in the modern dynamic banking environment.
You will explore the importance of international financial markets, foreign exchange markets and the role of multinational banks. You will also examine the relationship between risk management and regulation, including the role of capital and liquidity management. You will develop an understanding of the contribution of financial institutions to the economy and the various risks that these institutions encounter and manage them. You will gain practical skills in understanding international investment, portfolio management, international finance and financial modelling.
During the course, you will engage in problem-based learning and a number of activities aimed at developing the personal and professional skills required in modern organisations. Case studies drawn from a diverse and international range of businesses will aid understanding of the banking and finance context.
By completing the modules on the course, you will also develop quantitative and research skills. You will be required to complete an independent project where you would apply these skills and knowledge and produce an independent piece of work in the area of international banking and finance.
In addition, the course has a strong emphasis on employability; it will equip you with a diverse range of skills relevant to a range of future employment areas including Banking, International Capital Markets, Foreign Exchange, Government and Public Sector, Multinational Enterprises, and Financial Media.
A variety of interactive learning activities will support the achievement of the course learning outcomes. Learning will involve both classroom engagement and out of classroom activities including the use of blended learning environments. Flexible and interactive e-learning opportunities will be a feature of learning. You will also have the opportunity to participate in debates and discussions on our online learning platform, Canvas.
This is a blended learning course with supportive and structured learning activities on Canvas supported by weekly in-class activities. The online materials and face-to-face components of the module are integrated into a complementary learning experience, which is engaging and relevant for students and resources are accessible online. Students are provided with a road map for studying each module in the form of a Homepage on Canvas.
Each Canvas Homepage sets expectations and includes an orientation to help students understand how to successfully navigate the different online components of the course and prepare for the face-to-face meetings.
At the end of your postgraduate degree, you will be expected to write an extended piece of work, such as a research or professional project.
Blended learning lends itself to enquiry-based learning – this puts less emphasis on the lecture method of teaching and more on getting students to solve problems, evaluate situations, research topics or apply principles, which is more appropriate to business education. Face-to-face sessions are delivered in workshop mode with a set of task-based activities, which draw on the online content, and enable students to practically and critically explore the topic individually and in small groups.
You will have the opportunity to benefit from guest lectures that will be delivered by experts and professionals with a wide range of experience. Where appropriate, visiting speakers and external visits will add a practical dimension to the learning process.
This course is for those wishing to pursue a career in a wide variety of fields including banking, international capital markets, foreign exchange, regulation, government and public sector, multinational enterprises and the media.
In addition, the course will provide a robust grounding for those wishing to pursue doctoral study.
Critically assess different theories of banking and finance and their application to investors, businesses and financial institutions.
Demonstrate an advanced level of analytical skills in applying a range of empirical techniques to testing theories in banking and finance.
Critically assess how the international economic environment affects businesses
Critically evaluate and apply financial management skills when making financial decisions.
Critically evaluate various financial instruments and strategies and assess their application in business.
Demonstrate the ability to engage with independent learning, synthesis of contemporary debate and critical analysis through academic or applied research.
Analyse the different approaches and techniques that facilitate detailed study at the postgraduate level in business and management issues.
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International Banking and Finance
MSc
International Banking and Finance - Extended
The MSc International Banking and Finance programme will provide you with the knowledge and skills required in order to solve complex problems within the dynamic environment of international banking and finance. The course addresses the key contemporary topics in the modern dynamic banking environment.
You will explore the importance of international financial markets, foreign exchange markets and the role of multinational banks. You will also examine the relationship between risk management and regulation, including the role of capital and liquidity management. You will develop an understanding of the contribution of financial institutions to the economy and the various risks that these institutions encounter and manage them. You will gain practical skills in understanding international investment, portfolio management, international finance and financial modelling.
During the course, you will engage in problem-based learning and a number of activities aimed at developing the personal and professional skills required in modern organisations. Case studies drawn from a diverse and international range of businesses will aid understanding of the banking and finance context.
By completing the modules on the course, you will also develop quantitative and research skills. You will be required to complete an independent project where you would apply these skills and knowledge and produce an independent piece of work in the area of international banking and finance.
In addition, the course has a strong emphasis on employability; it will equip you with a diverse range of skills relevant to a range of future employment areas including Banking, International Capital Markets, Foreign Exchange, Government and Public Sector, Multinational Enterprises, and Financial Media.
A variety of interactive learning activities will support the achievement of the course learning outcomes. Learning will involve both classroom engagement and out of classroom activities including the use of blended learning environments. Flexible and interactive e-learning opportunities will be a feature of learning. You will also have the opportunity to participate in debates and discussions on our online learning platform, Canvas.
This is a blended learning course with supportive and structured learning activities on Canvas supported by weekly in-class activities. The online materials and face-to-face components of the module are integrated into a complementary learning experience, which is engaging and relevant for students and resources are accessible online. Students are provided with a road map for studying each module in the form of a Homepage on Canvas.
Each Canvas Homepage sets expectations and includes an orientation to help students understand how to successfully navigate the different online components of the course and prepare for the face-to-face meetings.
At the end of your postgraduate degree, you will be expected to write an extended piece of work, such as a research or professional project.
Blended learning lends itself to enquiry-based learning – this puts less emphasis on the lecture method of teaching and more on getting students to solve problems, evaluate situations, research topics or apply principles, which is more appropriate to business education. Face-to-face sessions are delivered in workshop mode with a set of task-based activities, which draw on the online content, and enable students to practically and critically explore the topic individually and in small groups.
You will have the opportunity to benefit from guest lectures that will be delivered by experts and professionals with a wide range of experience. Where appropriate, visiting speakers and external visits will add a practical dimension to the learning process.
Critically assess different theories of banking and finance and their application to investors, businesses and financial institutions.
Demonstrate an advanced level of analytical skills in applying a range of empirical techniques to testing theories in banking and finance.
Critically assess how the international economic environment affects businesses
Critically evaluate and apply financial management skills when making financial decisions.
Critically evaluate various financial instruments and strategies and assess their application in business.
Demonstrate the ability to engage with independent learning, synthesis of contemporary debate and critical analysis through academic or applied research.
Analyse the different approaches and techniques that facilitate detailed study at the postgraduate level in business and management issues.
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Business Management
BA (Hons)
Business Management
Business and management
100% of students felt that they benefited from learning opportunities and were positive about being able to express their ideas, opinions and beliefs (NSS, 2023)
Our stimulating business management course provides students with an in-depth study of general business and management. The course will develop analysis and evaluation skills that can be applied to real-world situations. The four key areas that underpin this programme are:
Innovation and enterprise
Sustainability
Responsibility and professionalism
Digitalisation
During our business management degree, you will explore the functional areas of business, such as management, marketing, human resources, finance and operations, through the lens of the four main themes which run throughout the programme. Entrepreneurship is a vital driver of successful economic growth and progressive organisational thinking is the bedrock of this programme. You will develop knowledge and understanding of a range of management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner. Independent and transferable personal development skills also take a key focus, and you will have the opportunity to develop them through interactive learning activities and self-reflection. You will acquire core business skills through case studies, online activities and live projects, through interactions with entrepreneurs and business speakers, and through reflecting on your own practice.
Business management work placements
All students have the opportunity to take an optional placement year which provides valuable work experience and significantly improves their employability on graduation. The course aims to supply future managers and professionals to various business and management sectors as well as to provide key knowledge, skills and attributes that are vital to modern organisations so that our course is making a real difference to our graduates and business alike.
Why Study Wolverhampton university’s BA Business and Management course with CMI accreditation?
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is the Chartered Body for Management and Leadership disciplines. For 75 years the body has worked with business and education to equip people with the skills and confidence required to be successful managers and leaders (CMI, 2022) The BA Business and Management course at Wolverhampton University is accredited to this body. It is an internationally recognised organisation whose courses, membership and research are valued by a vast quantity of organisations (Ibid).
The benefits of studying a CMI-accredited qualification
One of the main benefits of studying a CMI accredited qualification is that it enhances student employability; the body’s research suggests that 58% of graduates from a CMI Accredited degree were in professional roles within six months of degree completion (CMI, 2022). The key word to focus upon here is “professional.” Many graduates gain employment following degree completion but not necessarily at the level of the organisational hierarchy that they had envisaged (Radermacher et al, 2014). It is often stated that graduates aren’t recruited to managerial job roles due to a lack of practical experience (Ibid). Studying a degree accredited by the CMI helps to resolve this difficulty by enhancing student’s practical skills. Research conducted by the CMI (2022) suggested that 81% of students on CMI accredited courses recognised their ability to develop people and capabilities.
The BA Business management course is designed with the above principles in mind. A variety of teaching and assessment methods are utilised with an emphasis upon the development of workplace skills including: problem solving, team building and the development of emotional intelligence. These soft skills can be neglected when utilising a traditional exam based structure (Hora et al, 2018; Cotronei-Baird, 2020). The CMI also offer regular networking opportunities, which provide students with possible avenues to enhance their work place prospects (CMI, 2022). To summarise the BA Business management course provides a stimulating academic experience whilst still developing practical work based skills, desired by the modern employer.
The course offers you the option of specialising in your final year by opting for a bracketed award in human resources, enterprise, or marketing.
Our business courses are hosted in our new, purpose-built Business School, the Lord Swraj Paul Building which sits at the heart of the University's City Campus - Molineux, right next to Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium. The six storey centre is home to an executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café.
At the business school we have many esteemed alumni including, Adnan Ali Cassim who graduated in 2016 and is now a deputy chief sub editor. See what Adnan has to say about his experience studying our business management degree.
The course offers you the option of specialising in your final year by opting for a bracketed award in human resources, enterprise, or marketing...
Enterprise
Our business management course is designed for students who want to embark on an in-depth study of Business Management with the opportunity to specialise in the final year in Enterprise. The course provides students with the opportunity to study enterprise across wide and diverse disciplines; to learn enterprising skills and techniques; to enhance their employability potential and to aim for future success. Many people have entrepreneurial talent that is often hidden and remains unchallenged. This course enables you to identify, release and apply your enterprise talent in practical and beneficial ways that will inspire you towards achieving your personal ambitions and future career success. The course recognises that entrepreneurship is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner.
The specialised Enterprise route is not a standalone course. This route is the final year of your overall BA (Hons) Business Management or BA (Hons) Business Management with Sandwich placement courses.
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The course is designed for students who want to embark on an in-depth study of Business Management with the opportunity to specialise in the final year in Human Resource Management.
The course provides an opportunity for students to examine the importance of the human resources profession in developing the structure and strategy of organisations with an aim to prepare students for a professional career in Human Resource management. The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of advanced human resource management concepts and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The specialised Human Resources route is not a standalone course. This route is the final year of your overall BA (Hons) Business Management or BA (Hons) Business Management with Sandwich placement courses.
Marketing
The course is designed for students who want to embark on an in-depth study of Business Management with the opportunity to specialise in the final year in Marketing.
While students develop analysis and evaluation skills as part of their overall BA Business Management course, this course is an opportunity to learn advanced marketing concepts and build a strong foundation for a career in Marketing. The course emphasises on the development of knowledge and understanding for a range of advanced marketing concepts and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The specialised Marketing route is not a standalone course. This route is the final year of your overall BA (Hons) Business Management or BA (Hons) Business Management with Sandwich placement courses.
develop and apply research, writing, numerical, digital and personal skills within a business context
critically appraise relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different business scenarios
apply relevant transferable skills to a career in business and management (for example, managing projects, communication, working in teams, research and appropriate technologies and critically reflect on the effectiveness of your own skills and knowledge in such application
examine contemporary and strategic issues through the application of relevant analytical concepts, models and theories
evaluate and demonstrate an informed understanding of ethical responsibilities contributing to professional values and their role in organisations and society in the 21st century
develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
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Business Management
BA (Hons)
Business Management
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Business Administration
MBA
Business Administration
Start your journey in business and leadership with the MBA Master’s of Business Administration degree at the University of Wolverhampton. By embarking on the MBA program, you’ll gain an internationally recognised and highly regarded qualification in the business and management world. This course offers an ideal mix of theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to succeed in the field of business and management.
Our experienced faculty is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals through a rigorous academic curriculum and interactive learning opportunities. Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities such as executive suites, networking spaces, and more. With an emphasis on both traditional business theories and cutting-edge practices, graduates take their next steps from University of Wolverhampton with a unique skill set, ready to succeed in their chosen field.
The University of Wolverhampton has a long-established reputation as one of the most highly-regarded universities in the region, and our MBA Business Administration degree helps provide you with an exceptional learning experience while expanding your network and developing your career prospects.
With options to study at our Wolverhampton City Campus or through online distance learning, our MBA programme works for everybody and can be studied flexibly around your existing commitments. It can also be studied either full- or part-time. This qualification is internationally recognised as being at the forefront of management education and business.
This course offers high-quality online learning support and has access to excellent learning and teaching facilities. Students will be able to use prior experience and certificated learning to gain credits against the programme.
By completing the course, you will also be entitled to apply for an additional award; CMI Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.
Our MBA Business Administration program is fully supported by lecturers in each taught module and all our learning materials and resources are available online. You will be assigned a supervisor with expertise in your chosen area for your research project. Administration support is also available during your period of study.
One of the UK’s longest established executive MBAs
Dual award from the CMI, Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (2007) Master’s Awards in Business Management program framework (benchmark)
FHEQ (2016) Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
By the end of the MBA Business Administration degree, you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of:
Leading business and management concepts and principles
Sustainability
Theoretical frameworks
Applied analysis through a range of learning experiences
During your study, you will also develop key skills in:
Formulating and managing basic research
Problem-solving
Organising and managing projects.
In today’s highly dynamic global environment, a complexity of factors, including technology, enterprise and innovation, have a significant impact on business systems and functions. With this in mind, full-time MBA students on the standard mode of delivery (i.e. classroom study and blended learning out of classroom activities) will join with peers from other postgraduate courses offered by University of Wolverhampton Business School.
The MBA is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and you will have the opportunity to obtain the CMI Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership upon graduation.
'Starting my career in Product Engineering and technical roles, I progressed my profession into the world of Product Management. Currently working as a Senior Product Manager for a market-leading electrical manufacturer supplying blue-chip retailers across the world this enabled me to develop my management and leadership skills. With Product Management at the heart of the company and interacting with all business functions and aspiring to take my career further, I realised I would benefit by developing and extending my knowledge in other business areas, allowing me to have conversations with all stakeholders at all levels.'
'The MBA programme at the University of Wolverhampton was especially interesting as it enables me to study part-time whilst still focusing on my full-time job and applying the taught material right away. Although demanding, the University provide very good facilities to ensure you reach your goals at both a career and academic level with tutors having great industry experience, supplemented by a vast amount of online material. The new invigorated course provides a deep understanding of the core business functions with a modern twist and the Master's Research Project lets you focus on something of your liking. The course onboards students from a huge array of backgrounds and industries making networking and classes very interesting due to a wide range of experiences.'
'With improved knowledge and ability to liaise with senior leadership, I hope to secure a leading and strategic role myself in the future, largely benefited from completing this MBA.'
Stuart Morgan, MBA Graduate
The MBA is a programme that is internationally recognised as being at the forefront of management education. It has high quality blended learning support and has access to excellent learning facilities. Students will be able to use prior experience and certificated learning to gain credits against the programme. From the evidence provided, the MBA at the University of Wolverhampton, maps to a CMI L7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.
Further professional career development and progress into the boardroom/senior leader post. Starting your own business and developing a career in consulting.
You will develop all round senior leadership and management skills, taking a strategic view in all the key business functional areas and be able to craft and implement a sustainable strategic business plan.
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Business and Finance
BSc (Hons)
Business and Finance
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Business
HND
Business
HND Business is a widely-recognised and highly-valued business qualification, developing a range of skills that are necessary to pursue a career in business and providing a solid platform for further study in the subject area.
In addition to developing a set of key skills valued by employers, the course includes the key business areas of marketing, human resource management, and finance, as well as the operational and planning associated with business decision making. A distinctive feature of the course is that it provides an international focus.
Within this international context, students develop their abilities as business practitioners through a range of work-related learning and assessment opportunities.
Successful students have the opportunity to distinguish themselves in the labour market, by offering potential employers a highly relevant skill set and contemporary knowledge base.
Students wishing to pursue further study, will be able to access either the BA Business Management or BA International Business Management course on a one year full-time top-up basis.
This exciting and innovative general business programme is designed for students who want to embark on an in-depth study of Business to develop academic skills that can be applied to real-world situations. Four pillars underpin this programme: innovation and enterprise, sustainability, responsibility and digital. Students will explore the functional areas of business, such as management, marketing, human resources, finance and operations, through the lens of these four main themes which run throughout the programme.
"I enjoyed the HND so much that I decided to enrol on the Top-up course which gave me a BA (Hons) in Business Management. The course covers all aspects of business and you can choose to specialise at this level too."
Nermeen Hameed - HND Business graduate
This course gives a great opportunity to study principles of management and apply these skills to real-life work situations.
Students are able to develop these skills further and reflect on their work experience and project-manage change for the organisation in the second year.
The course provides students with the opportunity to learn how different business practices operate worldwide, through linking up with both staff and students in two different countries.
This two year course provides an educational foundation for a wide range of administrative and management careers in business. The breadth of subjects covered, coupled with the development of international business perspectives, enables success students to move into a variety of positions in organisations operating in global markets. These positions would typically be junior roles in functional areas of business such as Marketing, HR departments or general management responsibilities within organisations.
Apply relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different business scenarios.
Use and combine the knowledge and skills gained in different parts of the study programme in order to demonstrate your understanding of business organisations, their behaviour, and decision-making.
Apply a range of relevant transferable skills to a career in business and management (e.g. effective communication, self-management, working in teams, interpersonal skills, research) and critically reflect on the effectiveness of your skills and knowledge.
Progress to an undergraduate degree or further professional qualification in a business or related subject area.
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Finance and Management
Business and management
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Health Care Leadership
MSc
Health Care Leadership
The MSc Healthcare Leadership aims to meet development needs for the health and social care sectors, which are undergoing significant change. It is a vocationally-focused academic programme, intended to prepare professionals from the health sector, social care and related professions to become effective leaders and better managers in the clinical workplace, or in care contexts.
Year One - Semester 1
7HR036 Perspectives on Leadership – Theory and Practice (30 credits)
Year One - Semester 2
7HR035 Strategies for Developing People in Health Care Contexts (30 credits)
Year Two - Semester 1
7MG009 Critical Reflective Practice for Leadership (30 credits)
Year Two – Semester 2
7HR027 Strategic Leadership and Change (30 credits)
And
7BU021 The Masters Professional Project continues (across Year One and Year Two - 60 credits
The MSc Healthcare Leadership focuses on critical leadership skills and qualities and provides opportunities for a greater understanding of both sectors, mirroring the increased harmonisation and partnered working models in the NHS and social care contexts.
The programme is delivered by specialists from the Business School and the School of Health and Wellbeing, who are involved in significant advisory roles and research within health and social care locally, regionally and nationally, and who participate in national communities of practice – developing and sharing expertise across the UK.
You will leave the programme not just with a range of skills, but with the confidence to lead within the complexity of health and social care environments.
This programme has been designed specifically to provide relevant knowledge and skills for those acting in a leadership role in the health and social care sectors. Past students have successfully applied their learning in their clinical or social care roles, effecting organisational improvement and have contributed to research in health care leadership – becoming knowledgeable, skilled, innovative and effective leaders.
For the award of a Masters degree, you, the student will be able to:
Critically apply knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to a professional leadership role, within the health, health-related or social care sectors
Critically debate the key concepts and theoretical perspectives that have been developed, or are developing, within leadership and professional development.
Reflect on the academic and practical application of leadership theories and practices in the health and social care context
Analyse theory and context, delivering findings through effective presentation media, to become a confident, digitally literate and innovative health or social care leader
Critically appraise professional standards within the health and social care sectors and recognise obligations to stakeholders, the profession and society
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at Masters level.
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship
MSc
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Business and management
The MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship course is aimed at students seeking to develop and enhance their entrepreneurial, creativity, innovation and enterprise skills and capabilities. It is suitable for students coming from a range of subject disciplines such as business, tourism, performing arts, creative arts, computer sciences, technology, and engineering.
Whether you hope to become an entrepreneur, turning an opportunity that you have spotted into a sustainable business or social enterprise, or whether you see yourself in post graduate professional employment in a management, freelance or consultancy role, then this course could be for you.
In what is an ever changing and increasingly complex and competitive global environment, graduates need the skills, capabilities, and attributes to enable them to be successful. More than ever, employers expect graduates to be innovative, problem solvers that are adaptable, resilient, flexible, and willing to develop an enterprising mind set.
Studying this course will equip you with the necessary skills, capabilities, and knowledge to become a highly enterprising graduate, developing your enterprising mindset, enabling you to operate more effectively in any enterprising, entrepreneurial, or innovative setting.
You will study a range of modules exploring the topics of creativity, innovation, new venture creation, entrepreneurship, change leadership, change agency, change projects, entrepreneurial and digital marketing, and strategic operational management.
The course assumes no prior knowledge of entrepreneurship, enterprise, or innovation. Much of the learning is through real life projects that you will be working on; that could be developing a new business venture or social enterprise for an idea that you have or scaling up an existing idea you have been working on. The course will help you to become more opportunity-focussed, self-aware, adaptable, and attuned to the changing business environment.
There will be a blend of both academic theory, case materials and in class discussions to help underpin your learning; together with the opportunity of learning by doing through real-life projects outside of the classroom. Practitioner guest speakers and entrepreneurs will enhance that experience, engaging and learning from them.
The intention through all these different activities and discussions is that you develop and enhance your enterprise and creativity skills, your ability to spot opportunities, your problem-solving skills, your understanding of how to make change happen and your ability to produce workable innovations.
By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the necessary skills, capabilities, and knowledge to become a highly enterprising graduate; whether this is to develop your own innovative business ideas as a future entrepreneur or as a freelance portfolio worker or in professional post graduate employment.
“The course offers the opportunity to develop real life skills.”
“Having the hands-on experience with also a knowledge of theory is very appealing to employers.”
“Great opportunity to build my company whilst learning and making mistakes in a safe environment.”
The team of professionals and senior academics on the course provide an extensive level of expertise in their respective disciplines, from research to practitioner background, most having run their own small businesses. This will enrich your learning experience in a dynamic environment where you will be expected to participate at the highest level towards furnishing you with a master’s degree for your future enterprising or entrepreneurial career.
The Master’s degree is taught in our Lord Swraj building at Wolverhampton City campus, the building offers 6 floors of purpose-built student space and is our Business School's multi-million-pound home. The building includes modern, professional environments like any modern workplace, with comfortable group work and breakout areas, as well as private study spaces to use between sessions.
During your studies you will have the opportunity to engage in activities outside of normal teaching, these may include guest lectures and external trips. These activities are designed to enhance your knowledge, understanding as well as enjoyment of your course.
You will have the opportunity to practice and refine your skills and capabilities in order to develop
Your critical understanding of the contemporary issues, theories and conceptual frameworks of entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity and their role in the establishment and development of new enterprises and or high growth businesses.
Your critical knowledge of a range of strategic models and theories that can be utilised to guide effective and responsible action in dynamic environments. Applying these in both strategic and operational aspects of digital marketing, change management and operations management in an entrepreneurial business or organisation.
Your ability to critically analyse and evaluate a change and or innovation context or project using a range of tools, models, and theories. Developing enterprising or innovative solutions or recommendations.
Your understanding and knowledge of the principles and concepts underlying the strategic and operational performance of an organisation. Developing and justifying strategies for sustaining and managing process or product innovation.
Your ability to make recommendations for entrepreneurial or enterprising practice, based on theoretical insights through the process of applied learning.
Your ability to engage with independent learning, analysis, synthesis, and critical thinking through academic and or applied research completing an independent project or dissertation/ professional project at masters’ level.
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Extended
MSc
Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Extended
This course enables entry onto the MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship if you did not gain a first or second class honours at degree level (or equivalent). It will add to your existing skills and knowledge providing you with enhanced understanding and abilities which will prepare you for Masters courses,
This course will introduce business tools and techniques and theories that will enable you to operate more effectively in an entrepreneurial and innovative employment setting, providing you with the competencies to act entrepreneurially. The programme will include theoretical concepts of innovation, practical application of innovation, and the management skills required to effect the organisational change necessitated by innovation.
The course is designed so that full time students are able to complete their study in one academic year. By the end of the course you will have acquired high-level knowledge and understanding of innovation and enterprise concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences including live case studies, visiting speakers and blended learning. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing research, presentations, problem-solving and organising and managing group-based projects.
In today’s highly dynamic global environment, a complexity of factors, including technology, enterprise and innovation, have a significant impact on business systems and functions. With this in mind, full time MSc Innovation and Enterprise students will join with peers from other postgraduate courses offered by University of Wolverhampton Business School on a weekend residential where you will be able to experience these issues in action, combining an authentic business experience and enjoyable social function with the opportunity to see some of Britain’s unique heritage.
Correct as of March 2017
Postgraduate Level 7
Semester 1
Semester 2
Core
7BE011 Masters Learning
0
Core
7FC003 Entrepreneurial Finance
20
Core
7BE002 Strategic Management
20
Core
7BE005 The Entrepreneurial Change Agent
20
Core
7HR006 Leading Transformation and change
20
Core
7BE003 Creativity and Innovation in Business
20
Core
7MK003 Global Marketing-Strategy and Practice
20
Core
7MG001 Independent Business Analysis Project
60
Critically evaluate theories of entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity and their role in the establishment and development of new enterprises and high growth businesses
Evaluate and apply theories relating to and underpinning the functional and operational aspects of finance and marketing required in entrepreneurial businesses
Develop and justify strategies for commercialising innovative products or business processes in a national and international context, and present business plans in a persuasive and authoritative manner
Evaluate the potential for change initiatives when implementing new strategies within an organisation.
Analyse the different approaches and techniques that facilitate detailed study at the postgraduate level in business and management issues.
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Business Management
BA (Hons)
Business Management
This course is designed for students wishing to embark on a professional career in business and management. It will help you develop analysis and evaluation skills which can be applied to real-world situations. You will develop your knowledge and understanding of the various functional areas of business, including management, marketing, human resources, finance and operations management within a global context. You will also be equipped with the skills required to be successful in business, such as entrepreneurship, digital literacy, collaborative working and communication skills.
Having completed this course, you will be able to effectively apply a range of management and business theories and practices in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner.
All students have the opportunity to take an optional placement year which provides valuable workplace experience and significantly improves your employability on graduation. In addition, during your studies you will have the opportunity to meet with business practitioners through guest lectures and other special events.
The course offers you the option of specialising in your final year by opting for a bracketed award in one of the following areas: Economics; Enterprise, Finance; Human Resources and Marketing.
This degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in more specialist areas. For example, the Business School has a MA in Human Resource Management which builds on the Human Resource elements within the award.
You may also study Business as part of the following joint awards:
You will have the opportunity to undertake a 40 credit placement at Level 5 of study.
5BU005 Supervised Work Experience (40 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering the following:
Internships-You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme have experience as practicing managers, worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
On completing the course, you will be equipped with the background for a wide variety of positions in business. You will have developed skills and background knowledge needed for a wide variety of business areas, and learned the fundamentals of the various functional areas of business, including management, marketing, human resources, finance, including operations and management systems.
Whilst many of these careers are open to graduates in any subject, some employers may specify, or give preference to graduates in business-related subjects. A career in business is varied and can involve the functions such as management and marketing and there is an increasing need for business management skills in government, international commerce, health care, and non-profit organisations. Careers as entry-level manager, Human Resources specialist, Assistant Product Manager, Business Analyst, Market Researcher are some of the possibilities.
Develop and apply research, writing, numerical, digital and peronal skills within a business context.
Develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts, principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Apply relevant transferable skills to a career in business and management, for example, managing projects, communication, working in teams, research and being able to critically reflect on the effectiveness of your own skills and knowledge.
Examine contemporary and strategic issues through the application of relevant concepts, models and theories.
Evaluate and demonstrate an informed understanding of the ethical responsibilities contributing to your professional values and role in an organisation and wider society - in the 21st century.
Critically appraise relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different business scenarios.
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Business and Finance with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Business and Finance with Sandwich placement
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of business and financial theories and applies them strategically to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums, the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in financial, banking and general management fields.
You will have opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications, software and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will also assist you in developing your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
On completion of this award, you will have acquired skills and knowledge which are suitable for a wide range of business careers including general management, accountancy, banking and finance.
This degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Sandwich Year
You will have the opportunity to undertake a 40 credit placement at Level 5 of study.
5BU005 Supervised Work Experience (40 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically appraise the concepts and principles of finance and business theories through application to a wide range of businesses in the global market place.
Critically assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
Demonstrate ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software and other technologies.
Demonstrate a range of financial skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
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Business and Finance with Foundation Year
BSc (Hons)
Business and Finance with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of business and financial theories and applies them strategically to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums, the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in financial, banking and general management fields.
You will have opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications, software and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will also assist you in developing your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
On completion of this award, you will have acquired skills and knowledge which are suitable for a wide range of business careers including general management, accountancy, banking and finance.
This degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4AC009 Economics for Accounting and Finance (20 Credits)
4FC001 Quantitative Analysis for Economics and Finance (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles or 4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
Year 3
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5FC003 International Financial Institutions and Markets (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5FC001 Introduction to Financial Economics (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5HR005 People Development in Organisations or 5BU005 Supervised Work Experience (20 Credits)
Year 4
6FC001 Corporate and Behavioural Finance (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6FC004 Finance for SMEs or 6FC003 Global Financial Management (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically appraise the concepts and principles of finance and business theories through application to a wide range of businesses in the global market place.
Critically assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
Demonstrate ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software and other technologies.
Demonstrate a range of financial skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
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Business and Accounting
BA (Hons)
Business and Accounting
Business and management
Financial analysis and general business awareness are at the heart of this joint degree course. The course is designed to allow students to develop an awareness of modern business practice through practical activities which aim to equip students with a holistic understanding of how an organisation functions, with specific emphasis on accounting and financial record keeping.
A practical and practice-based programme, this course will equip students with the agile, reflexive and critical thinking skills which are vital for success in modern organisations. Emphasis will be given to the rapidly evolving financial landscape post-pandemic through both teaching material and real-world examples.
Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, critical reflection and e-learning forums the course is designed to equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting and general management fields.
You will acquire core financial skills through case studies, online activities and live projects, through interactions with guest speakers from the financial and business world and through reflecting on your own practice.
Specifically, the course will create business managers who have an in-depth knowledge of accounting techniques which should be valuable both in general management and within the financial and accountancy services sector.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has an MSc Finance & Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Our purpose-built Business School, the Lord Swraj Paul Building, sits at the heart of the University's City Campus - Molineux, right next to Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium. The six storey centre is home to an executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. Find out more.
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
At the end of this course you will be able to:
Construct, using digital and other methods, a wide range of accounting and financial information useful to the management of organisations.
Critically evaluate financial and non-financial accounting information and use this evaluation to identify a solution, or range of solutions to accounting and financial issues and problems.
Communicate a wide range of financial and non-financial information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audience.
Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of initiative, personal responsibility and decision making.
Develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
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Business and Accounting with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Business and Accounting with Sandwich placement
Business and management
Financial analysis and general business awareness are at the heart of this joint degree course. The course is designed to allow students to develop an awareness of modern business practice through practical activities which aim to equip students with a holistic understanding of how an organisation functions, with specific emphasis on accounting and financial record keeping.
A practical and practice-based programme, this course will equip students with the agile, reflexive and critical thinking skills which are vital for success in modern organisations. Emphasis will be given to the rapidly evolving financial landscape post-pandemic through both teaching material and real-world examples.
Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, critical reflection and e-learning forums the course is designed to equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting and general management fields.
You will acquire core financial skills through case studies, online activities and live projects, through interactions with guest speakers from the financial and business world and through reflecting on your own practice.
Specifically, the course will create business managers who have an in-depth knowledge of accounting techniques which should be valuable both in general management and within the financial and accountancy services sector.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has an MSc Finance & Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
Our purpose-built Business School, the Lord Swraj Paul Building, sits at the heart of the University's City Campus - Molineux, right next to Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium. The six storey centre is home to an executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. Find out more.
At the end of this course you will be able to:
Construct, using digital and other methods, a wide range of accounting and financial information useful to the management of organisations.
Critically evaluate financial and non-financial accounting information and use this evaluation to identify a solution, or range of solutions to accounting and financial issues and problems.
Communicate a wide range of financial and non-financial information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audience.
Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of initiative, personal responsibility and decision making.
Develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
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Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
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Business and Marketing Management
BA (Hons)
Business and Marketing Management
97% of students felt like the benefited from learning opportunities (NSS, 2023)
The BA (Hons) in Business and Marketing Management at the University of Wolverhampton is an excellent choice for students seeking to develop their knowledge and skills in this highly competitive field. With a focus on both theoretical and practical elements, this three-year course provides an in-depth exploration into the complexities of business management, marketing strategies and leadership techniques. Our business and marketing management course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment.
Upon completion of our BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management degree, students will gain an invaluable understanding of the key principles, strategies, and tools used in modern business and marketing. From developing effective business plans to implementing innovative approaches, graduates will be able to confidently apply their acquired knowledge into any professional setting. Furthermore, the course includes practical elements, which gives students hands-on experience in simulated business scenarios as well as direct contact with industry experts.
The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
Our business and marketing course will:
provide you with the knowledge of the activities required to manage a business and ensure its longevity.
emphasise the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and human resource management.
help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates.
help you advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies
You will also investigate issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and consider how changes in society may impact on the market for a product.
How is this course taught?
The content of the business management course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
During this course, you will have the opportunity to:
advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies.
develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, nation and international communities through the diversity of topic areas covered.
pursue a one-year work placement, either in the UK or internationally.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Digital Marketing Management course. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management is a 3-year marketing course. Each year comprises of two semesters and every semester contains two 30 credit modules. As we focus on employability, we aim to teach you the marketing skills which marketing employers are looking for in a marketing graduate.
This undergraduate degree enhances your knowledge and experience in business and marketing across several core areas of study and development:
Basics of marketing
Marketing tools
Key marketing skills
Networking
Online personal branding
The IoD Student Mentoring Scheme
WLV Marketing Bootcamp
Basics of marketing
You start your marketing course learning the basics of marketing management. Similarly, in all other further modules you will explore key marketing and management theories and their application in order to solve real-time business issues, such as website development and design, search engine marketing (SEM), search engine optimisation (SEO), content marketing, consumer behaviour, green and ethical marketing, data analytics, management and leadership, and finally digital marketing.
Marketing tools
The marketing industry is heavily relying on marketing tools to make internal and external processes seamless. We have embedded some of these key marketing tools into our modules to prepare you for the industry, such as content management systems (CMS), search engine optimisation (SEO) tools, keyword analysis tools, email marketing tools, advertisement tools, social media management tools, marketing research tools, data analytics tools and search engine tools.
Key marketing skills
We are fully aware of marketing trends and expectations of marketing employers. According to the CMO survey and the Chartered Marketing Institute, marketing experts think that website optimisation, digital media and search, direct digital marketing to customers, data analytics, MarTech systems/platforms, online experimentations and/or A/B testing, customer relationship management (CRM) and user experience are some of the key marketing skills.
Networking
We have strong links with the industry and there are many businesses working with us. We also have some consultancy style modules where you get to work with real-time businesses as a marketing student to solve their real-time marketing issues. Moreover, we also invite marketing experts in our modules to talk about key marketing issues in the industry. These modules help you network with marketing experts. This networking brings a lot of opportunities for you in the form of jobs, work placements, and internships.
Online personal branding
In your final year you will develop your own online personal brand with the use of social media platforms. This part of the course helps you identify the industry route you want to take, your strengths and weaknesses, career opportunities, competition in the industry, development of your online presence and finally set your short-term and long-term objectives.
The IoD Student Mentoring Scheme
A fantastic opportunity for our final year marketing students to join a mentoring scheme connected to the IoD (Institute of Directors) to help you get ahead on the career ladder. You will be able to get advice and encouragement from a senior manager, director or chief executive.
WLV Marketing Bootcamp
WLV Marketing Bootcamp is a series of hour-long marketing events. We invite marketing experts from industry and academia to talk about contemporary issues in marketing. We also give opportunities to our marketing students to share their marketing experience and share the stage with experts. We also organise marketing workshops to provide hands on training on different digital marketing tools.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
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Business and Marketing Management with Sandwich
BA (Hons)
Business and Marketing Management with Sandwich placement
This course adds a placement year to our Business Management degree programme. This provides valuable workplace experience and significantly improves your employability on graduation. On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement, giving you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
This exciting and innovative general business programme is designed for students who want to embark on an in-depth study of business and management to develop analysis and evaluation skills that can be applied to real-world situations.
Innovation and enterprise; sustainability; responsibility and professionalism; and digitalisation underpin this programme: You will explore the functional areas of business, such as management, marketing, human resources, finance and operations, through the lens of these four main themes which run throughout the programme.
Entrepreneurship is a key force for successful economic growth and entrepreneurial thinking is at the heart of this programme in which you will develop knowledge and understanding of a range of management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner.
Independent and transferable personal development skills are vital in business, and you will have the opportunity to develop them through interactive learning activities and self-reflection to enable you to develop the professional skills required in the workplace. You will acquire core business skills through case studies, online activities and live projects, through interactions with entrepreneurs and business speakers, and through reflecting on your own practice.
The course aims to supply future managers and professionals to various business and management sectors as well as to provide key knowledge, skills and attributes that are vital to modern organisations.
The course aims to supply future managers and professionals to various business and management sectors as well as to provide key knowledge, skills and attributes that are vital to modern organisations.
The course offers you the option of specialising in your final year by opting for a bracketed award in human resources, enterprise, or marketing
Year 1 (Level 4) modules
The Responsible Business
An introduction to responsible business practices with an emphasis on professional, moral, and personal responsibility. This module will encourage the development of personal and professional development skills and self-reflection as a personal development tool.
The Innovative Business
Exploring what it takes for a business to be innovative; you will be introduced to various theoretical views and opinions in the areas of creativity, innovation, and enterprise. You will be challenged to consider where, how and why ideas are generated; how ideas are implemented; and who and what type of people/teams develop innovative ideas.
The Sustainable Business
As awareness of climate change, resource scarcity, environmental impact and social inequality rises, businesses are increasingly being held accountable by consumers, governments, and other stakeholders. The module provides a holistic view of sustainability through a global lens where you will learn how the aforementioned factors impact the way we live and how businesses operate.
Learning how businesses adopt sustainable strategies across their various business functions such as marketing, supply chain and HR, you will also explore the macro and micro influences that impact these strategies. Overall, the module will help create awareness of corporate as well as individual social responsibility through use of international case studies.
The Digital Business
The first part of this module aims to provide a practical understanding of the digital business, the need for digital transformation to support innovation and to continue to have a competitive advantage in the marketplace. The various digital business models are explored along with the importance of digital capability.
The second part of the module introduces you to the information systems that support today's digital business. A range of information systems are examined including those that support the operations of the digital business, through to its sales and marketing functions. The importance of big data and business intelligence are introduced before examining how today’s digital business can apply business intelligence to develop new products and services along with improvements in efficiency and its business processes.
Year 2 (Level 5) modules
Customer Acquisition and Retention
Exploring the customer journey from prospect or enquiry to loyal customer or advocate, you will learn about the marketing strategies and tactics involved in attracting new customers and retaining them. Research suggests it can cost between 5 and 10 times as much to acquire a new customer as it does to retain an existing one, with the commonly quoted average being 7 times more expensive to acquire a new customer.
So why do so many companies spend more time chasing new customers than keeping existing ones? This is the paradox of customer retention and acquisition. This module will enable you to understand the role of customer acquisition and retention in designing contemporary marketing strategies for organisations. You will gain practical experience of planning marketing campaigns designed to attract, win, and retain customers.
The Professional Manager and Leadership
The aim of this module is to develop your understanding of management and leadership principles, and to explore the influence various leadership and management approaches have on key human resource management functions, including change management. Through the study of emerging leadership concepts, such as super leadership, you will develop an appreciation for the development of self as a method to support others in their development. Reflective practice underpins the module to support you in assessing your own approach to learning and development.
Operations and Project Planning
Exploring operations and supply chain management, as well as the fundamentals of project management, this module aims to give you the skills required to analyse contemporary issues facing business operations and supply chain. It also exposes you to the understanding of how businesses mitigate these issues to deliver goods and services of the quality and of the right quantity to satisfy customers’ need while adopting lean business approaches.
Equipping you with team working and communication skills in a project environment, you will be able to define, plan and control projects through their life cycle, while balancing competing performance objectives and managing competing stakeholder requirements. Detailed study of management tools such as critical path analysis and PERT will be undertaken.
Managing Finance and Accounts
The aim of this module is to provide an introduction of a range of financial and accounting skills to business students, to help their understanding and managerial decision-making skills. You will evaluate the organisation’ financial statements, identify the principles for setting and managing budgets and understand finance within the organisation. This module has been designed to enhance your confidence and credibility in financial management, which will translate into improved management skills.
Year 3
Supervised work experience
The sandwich-year option represents an opportunity for you to apply and develop, through work experience, the skills and knowledge gained on your course. This module involves a year-long placement in a business related area, supported by a workplace mentor and UWBS Employability and Placement Unit (EPU), with the opportunity to gain experience of graduate level work. Employers are very keen to employ graduates who have already had work experience as part of their course and this contributes to your unique selling points.
Year 3 (Level 6) modules
The Strategic Business
The strategic business module will equip you to make strategic decisions at both a corporate and functional level. You will develop the skills required to evaluate the success of implemented strategy which will inform decision making at a corporate and functional level.
Organisational Behaviour
Exploring current knowledge around behaviour in contemporary organisations, this module explores areas from an individual employee and manager perspective. You will engage with topics such as identity, power, gender, motivation, change, and ethics, from a critical, and in some instances, post-structuralist perspective. The aim of the module is to equip you with a fundamental grounding in organisational behaviour to help you develop into a manager of the future.
The Professional Project
On this independent study unit, you will draw learning from previous subjects, focusing on your key strengths, in the production of a business artefact. Alongside the artefact, you will
develop a written critical reflection, which is designed to explain your choice of artefact and reflect on the process of its production and dissemination.
The Business Communicator
The ability to effectively communicate with all internal and external stakeholders is key for business leaders. The business environment is in constant flux, and it is important to be able to navigate this space, whilst building relationships and networks. This module will explore key communication and human resources theories and provide students with the tools to assess and develop their own communication skills.
Specialist routes:
Business Management (HR)
Strategic People Management
Explore how events and actions in the macro-environment impact upon organisations, and the strategies that organisations may adopt to manage this. You will engage with contemporary discourses around new ways of working and communicating including within dispersed collaborations, learning and development strategies to meet changing organisational needs, and creating inclusive and sustainable workplaces. You will also engage with emergent topics within the field, as organisations adapt and requirements change, impacting on organisational approaches.
People Profession – Transforming Organisations
Examine the importance of “the people profession” (human resources) in developing the organisational strategy and structure of a business. Develop your understanding of the importance of organisational strategy on structure, and the impact of organisational design, change and development in creating a sustainable business.
The Professional Project
On this independent study unit, you will draw learning from previous subjects, focusing on your key strengths, in the production of a business artefact. Alongside the artefact, you will develop a written critical reflection, which is designed to explain your choice of artefact and reflect on the process of its production and dissemination.
Transition into the Human Resources Profession
Aiming to create awareness of the changing labour market and the strategies which are necessary to maximise career progression as you transition into the HR profession, on this modules you will be encouraged to consider current debates relating to the concept of employment and careers in the 21st century and apply them to the HR profession. You will critically evaluate, analyse and enhance your employability skills using a wide range of current tools, concepts, and techniques to better equip you for your future professional HR career.
Business Management (Enterprise)
Transformational Change Agent
This module will give you the opportunity to develop your own capability to analyse and identify the need for change and how this happens within organisations; revealing the complexities and difficulties associated with making change happen. You will explore both the theory and practice of change agency using different activities and case studies. You will have the opportunity to evaluate and reflect on your own potential to develop as a change agent, enhancing your self-understanding and future employability and career prospects.
Creating a Winning Business
Develop a business idea and its value proposition, identifying what is required to turn this idea into reality. You will have the opportunity to develop your creativity, enterprise skills and make use of the other necessary tools and techniques to assess the viability and market potential of the idea. This includes applied research, analysis, entrepreneurial and digital marketing, financial tools, and evaluation of the resource requirements for the start-up. This culminates in the production of a comprehensive business plan, which can be used later to launch your new business venture.
The Professional Project
On this independent study unit, you will draw learning from previous subjects, focusing on your key strengths, in the production of a business artefact. Alongside the artefact, you will develop a written critical reflection, which is designed to explain your choice of artefact and reflect on the process of its production and dissemination.
Strategy in Action
Providing the necessary tools and techniques to undertake a strategic analysis of a small or medium sized enterprise, you will evaluate its strategic position in the marketplace vis a vis competitor, craft a series of entrepreneurial and innovative strategic recommendations for the short and long-term strategic growth of the business, and address the issues relating to the management of these growth strategies.
In undertaking and completing the strategic growth plan project for a small or medium sized firm, this module not only provides you with a good understanding of the strategy process and how to develop cogent strategic recommendations, but also will enhance, through the development of your analytical skills and strategic thinking, your future employability and career prospects.
Business Management (Marketing)
Consumer Behaviour ant the Responsible Marketer
Addressing a wide range of marketing and psychological theories and concepts which help marketers to explain and analyse both consumer behaviour and online consumer behaviour, this module offers an insight into how consumers consider, buy and experience products and services. You will also explore ethical and social responsibility issues, assessing the techniques used by organisations to influence and persuade consumers to purchase. Discussions and debate around the responsibility of marketers will address contemporary cultural and social issues in marketing.
Marketing and Digital Strategy
Explore the complexities of a strategic marketing approach that every organisation needs to employ to develop and sustain competitive advantage. What influences strategic decisions and how do organisations create and sustain competitive advantage? This module expands the knowledge and understanding of traditional and digital marketing, exploring strategic positioning of products and brands offline vs online, and assessing the role of marketing from a strategic perspective.
The Marketing Consultant
Examine the role of social media, search engines and freelance marketing in targeting and communications, especially the strategic and practical application of social media and freelance platforms, with particular focus on competitor analysis. You will gain exposure to digital marketing tools and develop capabilities in search engine optimisation (SEO), keyword research, search engine marketing (SEM) and content marketing. You will benefit from guest speakers who will share their knowledge and experience in the field of social media and freelance marketing.
The Professional Project
On this independent study unit, you will draw learning from previous subjects, focusing on your key strengths, in the production of a business artefact. Alongside the artefact, you will develop a written critical reflection, which is designed to explain your choice of artefact and reflect on the process of its production and dissemination.
Studying this course will allow you to:
develop and apply research, writing, numerical, digital and personal skills within a business context
critically appraise relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different business scenarios
apply relevant transferable skills to a career in business and management (for example, managing projects, communication, working in teams, research and appropriate technologies and critically reflect on the effectiveness of your own skills and knowledge in such application
examine contemporary and strategic issues through the application of relevant analytical concepts, models and theories
evaluate and demonstrate an informed understanding of ethical responsibilities contributing to professional values and their role in organisations and society in the 21st century
develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
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Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
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Business and Human Resource Management
BA (Hons)
Business and Human Resource Management
Business and management
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the ‘e’ aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with ‘e’ materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the ‘e’ aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with ‘e’ materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management course not only provides the opportunity to gain essential business skills but also includes knowledge and skills-building modules in human resources. These will be highly valuable to you whether you are starting your own business, looking to work for a company of any size or hoping to start a career in some element of human resources. It can also act as a platform for further study at master's degree level. During the course of your studies, you may also wish to take the opportunity to undertake a paid sandwich year placement between your second and final years, which can boost your employability upon graduation!
The topics (or modules, as we call them) that you will study each semester will provide you with a range of new skills and a sound knowledge base, through interactive and engaging classroom activities and independent study opportunities. Just some of the skills and knowledge you will develop on the course are:
Communication
Diversity, equity and inclusion
People management and leadership
Developing self and others
Conflict resolution
International human resources
Teamwork
Managing organisational change
Critical reflection
Our purpose-built Business School, the Lord Swraj Paul Building, sits at the heart of the University's City Campus - Molineux, right next to Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium. The six storey centre is home to an executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. Take a tour here.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
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Business and HRM with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Business and Human Resource Management with Sandwich placement
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the ‘e’ aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with ‘e’ materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the ‘e’ aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with ‘e’ materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management course not only provides the opportunity to gain essential business skills but also includes knowledge and skills-building modules in human resources. These will be highly valuable to you whether you are starting your own business, looking to work for a company of any size or hoping to start a career in some element of human resources. It can also act as a platform for further study at master's degree level. During the course of your studies, you may also wish to take the opportunity to undertake a paid sandwich year placement between your second and final years, which can boost your employability upon graduation!
The topics (or modules, as we call them) that you will study each semester will provide you with a range of new skills and a sound knowledge base, through interactive and engaging classroom activities and independent study opportunities. Just some of the skills and knowledge you will develop on the course are:
Communication
Diversity, equity and inclusion
People management and leadership
Developing self and others
Conflict resolution
Our new, purpose-built Business School, the Lord Swraj Paul Building, sits at the heart of the University's City Campus - Molineux, right next to Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium. The six storey centre is home to an executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. Take a tour.
Sandwich Year
You will have the opportunity to undertake a 40 credit placement at Level 5 of study.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate.
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
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Medical Education
PG Cert
Medical Education
The Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education is a vocationally focused programme intended to prepare hospital-based doctors (at SHO, Registrar, Specialist Registrar and Consultant level), GPs, Senior Clinical Grades and related health professionals, to become medical educators in the workplace and to improve existing skills and knowledge.
The Postgraduate Certificate Medical Education course explores the nature of teaching and learning in the clinical environment. It focuses upon the ways in which the medical teacher-practitioner may enable learning through a range of methodologies. It also explores the rationale and methods by which clinical learning is assessed across a range of metrics as well as critically evaluating the effectiveness of these instruments.
Upon completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, you will have achieved an understanding of how people learn and a range of teaching and learning methodologies. You will have studied how training needs are identified, how learning is assessed and how training interventions may be evaluated. Additionally you will have learned how to improve performance through reflective practice. This will be achieved via a range of teaching and learning methods, delivered within a contextually relevant and academically challenging programme of study.
September start
Semester 1
7HR013 Design and Deliver Medical Education (hand in sem2)
Semester 2
7HR014 People Development in Healthcare
7HR010 The Reflective Practitioner
The Reflective Practitioner
Examine and reflect on your own experience, derive the appropriate theory and then develop action related to the demands of work. Understand the concept of critical reflective practice in relation to action learning and experiential/action learning.
People Development in Health Care
Develop a critical understanding of the contribution of learning and development policies, practices and strategies, particularly coaching and mentoring, in formulating and achieving sustainable development objectives at all strategic levels in Health Care.
Design and Deliver Medical Education
Focus upon the ways in which the medical teacher-practitioner may enable learning through a range of methodologies. Explore the rationale and methods by which clinical learning is assessed across a range of metrics, critically evaluating the effectiveness of these instruments.
The Postgraduate Certificate Medical Education is a recognised and relevant qualification for medical and clinical practitioners who are or who may be training, coaching, mentoring and assessing learners in the NHS and related sectors.
This course has been developed from many years of experience of delivering relevant learning outcomes to medical educators. It is based upon a good awareness of training needs in this context.
You will leave the programme with a range of skills, and with confidence to lead within the complexity of the health and social care environment.You will have a qualification that is appropriate, valued and relevant in the Health sector and which can aid your development and career progression.
Staff leading and delivering the programme engage in advisory and commissioning roles within the health and social care contexts, contributing to national and regional initiatives. The Course Leader is a member of the Higher Education Academy Community of Practice for Medical/Clinical Educators, which aims to develop best practice models and share resources and expertise in the delivery of medical education.
Successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education also enables progression onto the MSc Health Care Leadership, with accreditation of prior certified learning for one module.
This programme has been specifically designed to provide relevant knowledge and skills for those acting in the role of medical educator in the health sector context.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically apply knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to a postgraduate role of medical educator, within the health sector and the specific clinical context.
Critically appraise key concepts and theoretical positions that have been developed, or are developing, within learning, teaching, training, assessing and evaluating learning interventions and professional development.
Reflect on the academic and practical application of medical education theories and practices , assessing and evaluating learning interventions and professional development.
Demonstrate a broad range of transferable skills, both personal and academic, enabling the individual to maximise the range and relevance of their CPD professional development.
Analyse and synthesise theory and practice, presenting findings in confident, digitally literate and innovative media as a medical educator professional development.
Critically appraise clinical and medical education professional standards within the health sector and recognise obligations to their learners, the profession and society.
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International Business Management
MSc
International Business Management
Why study MSc International Business Management?
Studying an MSc in International Business Management helps people who are pursuing a career in the global marketplace. This Master’s degree provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and opportunities of conducting business across borders, thereby preparing them to succeed in international business operations. Through the programme, students acquire a diverse range of skills, including cross-cultural communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic planning, that are essential to succeed in the dynamic and competitive international business environment.
The MSc IBM has been developed to offer you the opportunity to engage with a number of specific subjects relevant to global, national, and local business. Students who are considering starting their own company, joining a graduate training scheme with a multinational, or developing a broader understanding of international business will not only find the course highly relevant, but equally rewarding towards developing future career prospects in established and emerging global markets.
How is the MSc International Business Management course delivered?
The programme delivery of the MSc IBM benefits from a number of close links with large multinational enterprises and innovative agile firms in providing a rich, exciting and challenging active learning environment. Within the course we interlink 'Forage', a virtual learning experience that stimulates real-life industry to ensure students can implement real-life skills.
The team of professionals and senior academics on the course provide an extensive level of expertise in their respective disciplines, from research to practitioner background, enriching your learning experience in a dynamic environment.
During your International Business Management studies, you will have the opportunity to engage in a number of activities outside of normal teaching, which may include guest lectures, visits to companies, or residentials. These activities are designed to enhance your knowledge, understanding, and enjoyment of your course.
Where is the MSc IBM taught?
This award is taught in our Lord Swraj building. Named after our Chancellor, the building offers six floors of purpose-built student space and is our Business School's multi-million-pound home. The building includes modern, professional environments similar to any modern workplace, with comfortable group work and breakout areas, as well as private study spaces to use between sessions.
MSc International Business Management - Course overview
The MSc International Business Management course is delivered over one year, offering a comprehensive study of global value chain management; international business context and finance; multinational enterprise management; strategic global marketing; and research skills.
Throughout the course, you’ll develop knowledge in supply chains, intercultural competence, marketing strategies, and research methodologies. The course culminates in independent projects and dissertations to apply learned concepts and showcase proficiency in business and research practices.
During your studies you will have the opportunity to engage in a number of activities outside of normal teaching, which may include guest lectures, visits to companies, or residentials. These activities are designed to enhance your knowledge, understanding, and enjoyment of your course.
Global Value Chain Management:
This part of the module will provide students with relevant knowledge and understanding in global supply chains, value chains, and logistics management. Students will be given the opportunity to critically examine the supply chains and value chains of real-life industry-related case studies and global organisations. When examining these global organisations, an investigation of ‘best practice’ in sustainable purchasing, supplier relationships, and supply chain management will be considered. The student will be given an opportunity to use these to make sense of performance management strategies when these organisations plan and control their supply chains. The Project Management component of the module equips students with the skills of team working and communication in a project environment. Students will be able to define, plan and control projects through their lifecycle while balancing competing performance objectives and managing competing stakeholder requirements.
International Business Context and Finance:
This module aims to equip students to understand the complexities of the international business environment and global investment market, including the new development in technology, finance, trade and politics across borders. Using frameworks and methodologies, students will be able to investigate and evaluate the interaction/response between company’s strategic decisions, economic policies and the dynamic international environment.
Multinational Enterprise Management:
This module prepares students to work in an international business context such as in multinational organisations or international/global teams. Intercultural competence and management skills within an international context are considered as key competencies required by employers. A key feature of successful international business is the need for taking into account cultural variation and preference in international business strategy. Many business failures and misunderstandings can be attributed to inadequate consideration of the cultural and international context. Students on the module will benefit from engaging with and analysing relevant cross-cultural/cross-border business management case studies to conceptualise academic knowledge and theory within the workplace. The module examines existing cultural and international business management theories and discusses ways in which these can be applied to international business situations. It will consider the role of managers within multinational organisations, together with the impact that cultural and institutional differences can have on interactions and the development of multinational business strategies.
Strategic global marketing:
Good global marketing has been cited by many organisations and governments as key to a thriving economy and growth for individual companies and products. This module will introduce the key stages an organisation has to go through to develop and implement its approach to global marketing and how these factors can be influenced and supported by all aspects of the customer supply chain i.e. logistics, quality and the global marketing mix. It will consider the contemporary approaches to international marketing and how these can be put into practice. Topics covered will include strategy, research, business-to-business marketing, the use of social networking and e-marketing. Also there will be an element of consumer behaviour at global marketing level which is an essential component to understanding differences and similarities between societies and how these impact on business.
The Master's Professional Project:
This module is an independent study unit. Students will be able to come together to learn from their previous subjects, focusing on their key strengths, in the production of a business artefact such as a business plan, a policy, marketing plan, work-based issue or consultancy project. Alongside the artefact, students will develop a thesis outlining the rationalisation for their chosen artefact encompassing methodological approaches and a written critical reflection, which is designed to explain their rationale for choice of artefact and reflect on the process of its production and dissemination.
The Master's Research Project:
Effective leaders, managers, citizens, and employees need to be capable of basing their decision-making on information and knowledge derived from research. The aim of this module is to contribute to the research knowledge and skills appropriate for a taught Master's programme and relevant for careers in professional or management roles. The participant is required to produce a dissertation, at an advanced level, based on independent research. This should demonstrate an understanding of the philosophy and core principles of research (empirical or non-empirical) and show their competence in the design, execution, and reporting of a research-based dissertation. In this way the participant’s ability is developed to carry out subsequent research, independently and to commission, and to manage and evaluate the research activities of others. Therefore, the knowledge and skills acquired in the module and of producing the project, will contribute to the student's effectiveness throughout their career.
Read all about alumni Chinedu Ilo and his experience on the MSc in International Business Management.
This award is designed for those looking to enter or progress in business management roles within an international context. Students will have access to high-quality blended learning support and excellent learning facilities.
During your studies you will have the opportunity to engage in a number of activities outside of normal teaching these may include guest lectures, visits to companies or residentials. These activities are designed to enhance your knowledge, understanding as well as enjoyment of your course.
We currently offer cheaper fees to International Students, please see fees for and finance for more information.
Completion of the MSc International Business Management opens a gateway to a number of managerial roles in national and international organisations, and provides the basis for further study in a range of areas such as accounting, marketing, and human resources, as well as further academic study, e.g. topping-up to an MBA or progressing to an MPhil or PhD.
At the end of this course you, the student will be able to:
1. critically analyse the changing dynamics of the international business environment (including economic, political, legal, environmental, technological) and its impact on organisations.
2. critically evaluate the governance and management of organisations in an international context.
3. critically evaluate and apply cross-cultural management models and techniques to a range of international business contexts.
4. critically assess and apply a range of perspectives, methodologies and techniques applicable to researching management and organisational issues within a global context.
5. synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project/dissertation at Master's level
6. demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of finance-related issues for non-financial managers within organisations.
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Business Management with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Business Management with Foundation Year
The Foundation Year (level 3) is designed to equip applicants who do not have the required qualifications to enter directly onto level 4, with a robust toolkit of the academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in Higher Education and also with an understanding of, and insight to, the business discipline.
Successful completion of the Foundation Year will allow progression onto level 4 of BA (Hons) Business Management or any degree in the Business School portfolio.
As a student on the BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year course you will study a foundation year comprising level 3 modules, after which successful completion will allow you to progress onto the three year degree programme. Whilst the programme can be completed in 4 years, the current provision entitles you to claim up to 5 years' funding from Student Finance England. Successful completion of the foundation year would also allow you to transfer onto the first year of any other Business degree course but please note, that should you choose to transfer course, this would reduce the amount of funding that you can claim to 4 years under the current funding provisions (i.e. the duration of study only).
This course is designed for students wishing to embark on a professional career in business and management. It will help you develop analysis and evaluation skills which can be applied to real-world situations. You will develop your knowledge and understanding of the various functional areas of business, including management, marketing, human resources, finance and operations management within a global context. You will also be equipped with the skills required to be successful in business, such as entrepreneurship, digital literacy, collaborative working and communication skills.
Having completed this course, you will be able to effectively apply a range of management and business theories and practices in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner.
All students have the opportunity to take an optional placement year which provides valuable workplace experience and significantly improves your employability on graduation. In addition, during your studies you will have the opportunity to meet with business practitioners through guest lectures and other special events.
The course offers you the option of specialising in your final year by opting for a bracketed award in one of the following areas: Economics, Enterprise, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing and Sport,
This degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in more specialist areas. For example, the Business School has a MA in Human Resource Management which builds on the Human Resource elements within the award.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4AC012 Finance and Accounting for Managers (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5BU010 Digital Business & Innovation (20 Credits)
5MK006 Marketing Planning (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6HR005 Social Responsibility (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6FC001 Corporate and Behavioural Finance or Social Enterprise in Context or 6MK005 Business to Business Marketing and Key Account Management or 6HR002 Psychology and Organisational Behaviour or 6BU019 Project Management & Digital Transformation or 6IB003 Dynamics of Multinational Companies (20 Credits)
6EC005 The Economics of Sustainable Development or 6IB006 Debating Globalisation or 6MK007 Managing Corporate Reputation or 6BU006 Managing Your Career or 6LI012 Managing Digital Events and Venues (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme have experience as practicing managers, worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
On completing the course, you will be equipped with the background for a wide variety of positions in business. You will have developed skills and background knowledge needed for a wide variety of business areas, and learnt the fundamentals of the various functional areas of business, including management, marketing, human resources, finance, and operations and management systems. While many of these careers are open to graduates in any subject, some employers may specify, or give preference to, graduates in business-related subjects. A career in business is varied and can involve the functions such as management and marketing and there is an increasing need for business management skills in government, international commerce, health care, and non-profit organisations. Careers as entry-level manager, Human Resources specialist, Assistant Product Manager, Business Analyst, Market Researcher are some of the possibilities.
By the end of the BA (Hons) Business Management (with Foundation Year) award, you will be able to:
1. Develop and apply research, writing, numerical, digital and personal skills within a business context.
2. Develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts and principles to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
3. Apply relevant transferable skills to a career in business and management e.g. project management, communication skills, working in teams, research, utilising appropriate technologies and critically reflect on the effectiveness of your own skills and knowledge.
4. Examine contemporary and strategic issues through the application of relevant analytical concepts, models and theories.
5. Evaluate and demonstrate an informed understanding of ethicial responsibilities contributing to your professional values and your role in organisations and society in the 21st Century
6. Critically appraise relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different business scenarios.
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Business and Tourism Management
BA (Hons)
Business and Tourism Management
Business and management
95% of students were pleased with the teaching on their course (NSS, 2023)
Sustainable, resilient and reflexive thinking skills are at the heart of this tourism management programme. The course is designed to allow you to develop an awareness of modern tourism business practice through practical activities which aim to equip you with a holistic understanding of how tourism businesses and destinations function.
A practical and practice-based programme, this course will equip you with the agile, reflexive and critical thinking skills which are vital for success in tourism organisations. The course is based around four core pillars of being digital, sustainable, innovative and responsible tourism professionals. You will explore the functional areas of tourism through these themes giving an immersive experience which will result in a thorough understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by tourism organisations and destinations in the 21st century.
The University is an Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence which recognises leading universities who work particularly closely with the Institute to develop and maintain high professional standards throughout the travel and tourism industry. The tourism course will grant an annual ITT Centre of Excellence Student of the Year award to a student identified by the university. The course is also aligned to membership with the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), providing you with the opportunity to access vital industry information and webinars. ABTA also facilitate an internship programme which you have the opportunity to apply for in the final year of your degree.
By studying the BA Tourism Management degree at the University of Wolverhampton, you will learn about and experience the range of issues and opportunities that affect this dynamic and fast-paced sector. Within a highly supportive, student-focused environment, you will learn about critical topics such as destination sustainability and resilience, tourism placemaking and customer experience and relationship management.
This course is designed to meet the increasing demand worldwide for graduates, who possess the required competencies and knowledge to operate in multiple parts of the global Tourism industry and beyond. Working closely with our industry partners, ABTA and The Institute for Travel and Tourism (ITT), we’ll provide you with a range of opportunities to apply your academic studies to what is happening in the industry right now. As an ITT Centre of Excellence, we will bring exciting experiences, such as the ITT Future You Conference direct to our city centre based campus.
Throughout your degree, you will also acquire a range of transferrable skills, which graduates from this subject discipline are expected to possess, effectively preparing you for a career in the UK tourism industry or abroad.
The demand for tourism products is returning at pace, and tourism professionals are needed to help with the rebuilding of this amazing industry! Why not become one of them by achieving your tourism degree with us? We can’t wait to meet you and help you to unlock your potential!
Our new, purpose-built Business School, the Lord Swraj Paul Building, sits at the heart of the University's City Campus - Molineux, right next to Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium. The six storey centre is home to an executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. Take a tour.
Potential graduate careers in tourism include working in tour operations, destination management and marketing, personnel and human resource management, marketing and market research, business strategy and operations, small business management and start-up, business analytics, digital business and information management.
Develop and apply research, writing, numerical, digital and personal skills within a tourism management context.
Critically appraise relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different tourism management scenarios.
Apply relevant transferable skills to a career in tourism management (for example, managing projects, communication, working in teams, research and appropriate technologies and critically reflect on the effectiveness of their own skills and knowledge in such application.
Examine contemporary and strategic issues through the application of relevant analytical concepts, models and theories.
Evaluate and demonstrate an informed understanding of ethical responsibilities contributing to their professional values and their role in organisations and society in the 21st century.
Develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of tourism management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
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Business and Tourism Management with Sandwich
BA (Hons)
Business and Tourism Management with Sandwich Placement
Sustainable, resilient and reflexive thinking skills are at the heart of this tourism management programme. The course is designed to allow you to develop an awareness of modern tourism business practice through practical activities which aim to equip you with a holistic understanding of how tourism businesses and destinations function.
A practical and practice-based programme, this course will equip you with the agile, reflexive and critical thinking skills which are vital for success in tourism organisations. The course is based around four core pillars of being digital, sustainable, innovative and responsible tourism professionals. You will explore the functional areas of tourism through these themes giving an immersive experience which will result in a thorough understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by tourism organisations and destinations in the 21st century.
The University is an Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence which recognises leading universities who work particularly closely with the Institute to develop and maintain high professional standards throughout the travel and tourism industry. The tourism course will grant an annual ITT Centre of Excellence Student of the Year award to a student identified by the university. The course is also aligned to membership with the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), providing you with the opportunity to access vital industry information and webinars. ABTA also facilitate an internship programme which you have the opportunity to apply for in the final year of your degree.
By studying the BA Tourism Management degree at the University of Wolverhampton, you will learn about and experience the range of issues and opportunities that affect this dynamic and fast-paced sector. Within a highly supportive, student-focused environment, you will learn about critical topics such as destination sustainability and resilience, tourism placemaking and customer experience and relationship management.
This course is designed to meet the increasing demand worldwide for graduates, who possess the required competencies and knowledge to operate in multiple parts of the global Tourism industry and beyond. Working closely with our industry partners, ABTA and The Institute for Travel and Tourism (ITT), we’ll provide you with a range of opportunities to apply your academic studies to what is happening in the industry right now. As an ITT Centre of Excellence, we will bring exciting experiences, such as the ITT Future You Conference direct to our city centre based campus.
Throughout your degree, you will also acquire a range of transferrable skills, which graduates from this subject discipline are expected to possess, effectively preparing you for a career in the UK tourism industry or abroad.
The demand for tourism products is returning at pace, and tourism professionals are needed to help with the rebuilding of this amazing industry! Why not become one of them by achieving your tourism degree with us? We can’t wait to meet you and help you to unlock your potential!
Our new, purpose-built Business School, the Lord Swraj Paul Building, sits at the heart of the University's City Campus - Molineux, right next to Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium. The six storey centre is home to an executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. Find out more.
The course will provide the student with opportunities to advance their ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow students to develop their own understandings of collective responsibilities as global citizens within their local, national, and international communities.
The course provides an opportunity for the student to pursue a one-year work placement in employment, either in the UK or abroad. Support will provide to aid with the preparation of CVs, and workshops will available that support the completion of application forms and provide guidance on interview techniques.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of tourism related areas including location marketing, green tourism development, and tourism research.
Develop and apply research, writing, numerical, digital and personal skills within a tourism management context.
Critically appraise relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different tourism management scenarios.
Apply relevant transferable skills to a career in tourism management (for example, managing projects, communication, working in teams, research and appropriate technologies and critically reflect on the effectiveness of their own skills and knowledge in such application.
Examine contemporary and strategic issues through the application of relevant analytical concepts, models and theories.
Evaluate and demonstrate an informed understanding of ethical responsibilities contributing to their professional values and their role in organisations and society in the 21st century.
Develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of tourism management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
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Business & Tourism Management with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Business and Tourism Management with Foundation Year
This course aims to provide the student with knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course will emphasise the role of business skills in underpinning the success of organisations, while placing this role in the context of the tourism sector. The course will also help the student understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and the student will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4LI003 Introduction to Tourism (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4LI005 Tourism Place making (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5LI014 Business Travel and Tourism (20 Credits)
5LI018 Services Marketing (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention (20 Credits)
5LI005 Employability: Managing Finance and Human Resources (20 Credits)
The course will provide the student with opportunities to advance their ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow students to develop their own understandings of collective responsibilities as global citizens within their local, national, and international communities.
The course provides an opportunity for the student to pursue a one-year work placement in employment, either in the UK or abroad. Support will provide to aid with the preparation of CVs, and workshops will available that support the completion of application forms and provide guidance on interview techniques.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of tourism related areas including location marketing, green tourism development, and tourism research.
1. Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of business and tourism to a wide range of business organisations and situations. 2. Critically interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate. 3. Critically analyse tourism and business information from a range of national and international sources. 4. Prepare, using digital methods, a comprehensive range of tourism and business information useful to the management of organisations. 5. Effectively communicate business and tourism ideas to a variety of specialist and non-specialist audiences 6. Propose, undertake and present an independent study project that analyses a key issue in the area of business and tourism management
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Leadership and Management - Extended
MSc
Leadership and Management - Extended
This course enables entry onto the MSc Leadership and Management if you did not gain a first or second class honours at degree level (or equivalent). It will add to your existing skills and knowledge providing you with enhanced understanding and abilities which will prepare you for Masters courses.
The MSc Leadership and Management is a dynamic and contextually relevant course for those who wish to progress their careers and to develop as professionals. The course develops your knowledge, understanding and conceptual awareness, and additionally develops your skills. It is designed for those who are new to management roles, for those who are beginning to lead teams, functions and decision-making in their organisations, but also for those with limited pre-existing leadership or management experience, who wish to become leaders and managers in organisations.
The MSc Leadership and Management course provides opportunities to develop a blend of functional and operational perspectives for a range of managerial levels, roles and responsibilities across sectors, for applicants who may have limited managerial experience / management education. You will study perspectives on the concept of leadership and also learn about functional topics including marketing management, international human resource management, and finance for non-financial managers. You will also study strategic planning and learn how to lead transformation and change, which is of importance in the dynamic organisations of today and tomorrow. Your knowledge will be integrated and contextualized through a range of modules, culminating in a dissertation project.
In a dynamic global environment, a complexity of factors, including technology, enterprise and innovation have a significant impact on business and organisational systems and functions. Effective Leaders and Managers are required to deliver organisational imperatives; therefore, it is through this comprehensive study of leadership and management, coupled with the use of a range of learning strategies such as case studies, visiting speakers, cocurricular opportunities and blended learning, that your career as the leaders and managers of today and tomorrow will be enhanced.
Critically analyse the use of the key functional areas of marketing, finance and strategic planning in support of wider organisational activity.
Critically discuss traditional and emergent perspectives on the qualities of leadership and the role of management in an organisational context.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its human resources in the international environment.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to transformation and change that impact on organisations and the role of business managers.
Critically analyse the importance and nature of organisational planning, developing organisational activities within the context of external influences.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at masters level.
Analyse the different approaches and techniques that facilitate detailed study at the postgraduate level in business and management issues
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International Business Management - Extended
MSc
International Business Management - Extended
This course enables entry onto the MSc International Business Management if you did not gain a first or second class honours at degree level (or equivalent). It will add to your existing skills and knowledge providing you with enhanced understanding and abilities which will prepare you for Masters courses, whilst also providing English support if you need help in this area.
The MSc International Business Management offers an exciting opportunity to develop your knowledge in an area of high growth and global demand. The MSc IBM has been developed to offer you the opportunity to engage with a number of specific subjects relevant to global, national, and local business. Students who are considering starting their own company, joining a graduate training scheme with a multinational, or developing a broader understanding of international business will not only find the course highly relevant, but equally rewarding towards developing future career prospects in established and emerging global markets.
The programme delivery of the MSc IBM benefits from a number of close links with large multinational enterprises and innovative agile firms in providing a rich, exciting and challenging active learning environment. The team of Professionals and senior Academics on the course provide an extensive level of expertise in their respective disciplines from research to practitioner background. This will enrich your learning experience in a dynamic environment where you will be expected to participate at the highest level towards furnishing you with a Masters Degree for your future career.
In today’s highly dynamic global environment, a complexity of factors, including global logistics, supply chain management, technology, finance, HR, marketing and cross-border management, have a significant impact on business systems and functions. As such this programme is designed to develop the mix of skills, knowledge and understanding you need as a manager with a global mindset. The MSc IBM has been designed to be equally applicable to those with wide ranging managerial experience or management education and those who come with limited knowledge in these areas. You will be provided opportunities to develop a blend of functional and operational perspectives for a range of managerial levels, roles and responsibilities in an international setting. You will integrate and contextualise your knowledge and skills in a range of modules which have an international focus.
The comprehensive study of management and the use of a range of learning strategies such as live case studies, visiting industry speakers and a wide range of active learning approaches will enhance your career in business and management.
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International Masters of Business Administration
International MBA
International Business Administration
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility.
The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in one academic year. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem-solving and organising and managing projects.
Critically analyse the use of the key functional areas of marketing, HR, finance, accounting and operations management in support of wider organisational activity.
Critically evaluate strategic planning alternatives to take account of business environmental conditions.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its global environment and the importance of change and adaptability.
Evaluate the role and contribution of creativity and innovation in the development of organisations
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact on business and management at functional, strategic and global levels.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at masters level
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International Masters of Business Administration
International MBA
International Business Administration - Extended
This course enables entry onto the International Masters Business Administration if you did not gain a first or second class honours at degree level (or equivalent). It will add to your existing skills and knowledge providing you with enhanced understanding and abilities which will prepare you for Masters courses.
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility.
The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in one academic year. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem-solving and organising and managing projects.
7BU021: The Masters Professional Project – 60 credits 7AC009: Financial Decision Making – 30 credits 7BU032: Strategic Operations Management – 30 credits 7BU027: Strategic Global Marketing – 30 credits 7HR034: Contemporary issues in Human Resources: An International Perspective – 30 credits 7MG007: Professional Work Placement and Development - 20 credits
Critically analyse the use of the key functional areas of marketing, HR, finance, accounting and operations management in support of wider organisational activity.
Critically evaluate strategic planning alternatives to take account of business environmental conditions.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its global environment and the importance of change and adaptability.
Evaluate the role and contribution of creativity and innovation in the development of organisations
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact on business and management at functional, strategic and international levels.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at masters level
Analyse the different approaches and techniques that facilitate detailed study at the postgraduate level in business and management issues.
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International Masters of Business Administration
International MBA
International Masters of Business Administration
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
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Economics and Business
BA (Hons)
Economics and Business
Business and management
BA Economics and Business provides a solid foundation in economic principles and successful business practices, with an emphasis on international perspectives. Students will gain practical skills in business management, marketing, accounting, and finance, as well as a deep understanding of economic theories and principles.
Studying economics and business offers an exciting opportunity to learn about the complex relationship between these two fields. Economics provides a theoretical framework for understanding the decisions made by individuals, firms, and governments, while business management provides practical tools for making these decisions. By combining the two fields, students can develop a comprehensive understanding of the economic and business environment, enabling them to succeed in a rapidly changing global economy.
Through studying a BA Economics and Business degree, you will develop an economic skill set in an applied context, focusing on real-world issues. The course will enable you to apply theories to organisations operating within the changing global environment and to deal with case studies and real-world business scenarios.
How is the BA Economics and Business degree delivered?
The BA Economics and Business degree is delivered using a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and learning forums. The course intends to equip you with a range of personal and analytical skills in preparation for a career in economics, business, and general management. Also, the programme provides an excellent foundation for postgraduate study in economics and business.
Tutors on this programme have experience as practising managers, worked with business in an advisory capacity, or will be researching economics and business.
This degree is delivered in the Lord Swraj Building, which is home to an executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms, and a central social space and café.
During this degree, you will study a wide range of economics and business modules, with a mix of lectures, seminars and workshops.
There will be opportunities to do exciting group projects and to learn from experts from industry, to gather an in-depth knowledge of economic principles and business functions which are valuable in both the private and public sectors as well as in the non-profit sector.
You will develop an economic and business skill set in an applied context, focusing on real-world issues, and the course’s modules employ a variety of assessment methods, including report writing, essays, portfolios, posters, presentations, in-class tests, time-constrained assignments, and a final research project.
Our purpose-built Business School, the Lord Swraj Paul Building, sits at the heart of the University's City Campus - Molineux, right next to Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium. The six-storey centre is home to an executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. Take a tour here.
‘”Thanks for being a wonderful economics team and providing us with quality education through the years. You have always managed to make your subjects interesting and most importantly showed us how relevant and related to our daily life they are.”
Level 6 Economics student
“I just wanted to extend my gratitude for all your help and support over this academic year.”
Level 4 Economics and Business student
“I would like to personally thank you for your help, and I look forward to the advanced module next year.”
Level 5 Economics and Finance student
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business. Tutors on this programme have experience as practicing managers, worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching economics and business to ensure that what you learn is current, leading-edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment. We are known for the support we provide to our students. Your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you support, whether pastoral or study advice, when you need it.
Blended learning. The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility. The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this involves choosing to study abroad, taking an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Internationalisation. Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Economic Policy Manager
Business Analyst
Business Growth Officer
Market Researcher
Data Analyst
Entrepreneur
Product Manager
Business Reporter
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
Apply economic reasoning to a range of business and policy issues and appreciate that a number of alternative explanations and prescriptions may exist.
Use appropriate research methods, quantitative techniques and software packages to analyse data and evidence from a range of sources and to critically interpret the outcomes of this analysis.
Demonstrate a good knowledge of economic and business concepts, principles and tools and be competent in the application of the knowledge to a wide range of situations in a national or international context.
Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ business activities and practices.
Demonstrate a range of business skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
Develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of economic and business concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations
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Economics and Business with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Economics and Business with Sandwich placement
The innovative BA (Hons) Economics and Business course aims to provide you with a strong background in economic principles as well as knowledge and understanding of the key requirements of successful business organisations with an international perspective. The course will enable you to apply theories to organisations operating within changing global environment and to deal with case studies and real-world business scenarios.
Using a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and learning forums the course intends to equip you with a range of personal and analytical skills in preparation for a career in economics, business, and general management. Also, the programme provides an excellent foundation for postgraduate study in economics and business.
You will study a wide range of economics and business modules, with a mix of lectures, seminars and workshops. There will be opportunities to do exciting group projects and to learn from experts from industry, to gather an in-depth knowledge of economic principles and business functions which are valuable in both the private and public sectors as well as in non-profit sector.
You will develop an economic and business skill set in an applied context, focusing on real-world issues.
The course’s modules employ a variety of assessment methods, including report writing, essays, portfolios, posters, presentations, in-class tests, time-constrained assignments, and a final research project.
A placement can be undertaken locally, nationally or even, in some instances, international. During a placement, you will be doing similar work to a normal employee of the private, public or not-profit organisation. You will be able to have a unique insight into your chosen profession or sector, to acquire crucial personal skills and also you will have the opportunity to build a network of useful contacts. Many companies that employ graduates use placement programmes as a method of recruitment so you could be fast tracked into employment or onto one of their graduate schemes if you impress them.
Our new, purpose-built Business School, the Lord Swraj Paul Building, sits at the heart of the University's City Campus - Molineux, right next to Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium. The six storey centre is home to an executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. Take a tour here.
“I just wanted to extend my gratitude for all your help and support over this academic year.”
Level 4 Economics and Business student
“I would like to personally thank the Economic team for their help, and I look forward to the advanced module next year.”
Level 5 Economics and Finance student
‘”Thanks for being a wonderful economics team and providing us with quality education through the years. You have always managed to make your subjects interesting and most importantly showed us how relevant and related to our daily life they are.”
Level 6 Economics student
“Having completed my studies and began my career within economics, I have significantly broadened my horizons with how the world works. This is all thanks to the amazing economics department and lecturers who have provided me with support and opportunity at Wolverhampton, be it day or night; it’s been a once-in-a-lifetime opening.”
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business. Tutors on this programme have experience as practicing managers, worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching economics and business to ensure that what you learn is current, leading-edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment. We are known for the support we provide to our students. Your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you support, whether pastoral or study advice, when you need it.
Blended learning. The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility. The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this involves choosing to study abroad, taking an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Internationalisation. Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Economic Policy Manager
Business Analyst
Business Growth Officer
Market Researcher
Data Analyst
Entrepreneur
Product Manager
Business Reporter
Apply economic reasoning to a range of business and policy issues and appreciate that a number of alternative explanations and prescriptions may exist.
Use appropriate research methods, quantitative techniques and software packages to analyse data and evidence from a range of sources and to critically interpret the outcomes of this analysis.
Demonstrate a good knowledge of economic and business concepts, principles and tools and be competent in the application of the knowledge to a wide range of situations in a national or international context.
Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ business activities and practices.
Demonstrate a range of business skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of economic and business concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
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Economics and Business with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Economics and Business with Foundation Year
This course aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of economics principles and business functions and with the skills to apply these concepts to organisations operating within changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and learning forums the course intends to equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in economics, business, and general management.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4EC001 Microeconomic Principles (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4EC002 Macroeconomic Principles (20 Credits)
4FC001 Quantitative Analysis for Economics and Finance (20 Credits)
4AC012 Finance and Accounting for Managers (20 Credits)
Year 3
5EC001 Economic Analysis and Methods
5EC002 Microeconomic Theory and Policy
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation
5EC003 Macroeconomics and Policy
5FC001 Introduction to Financial Economics (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations or 5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention (20 Credits)
Year 4
6FC001 Corporate and Behavioural Finance or 6HR003 Strategies for People Management or 6MK001 International Marketing (20 Credits)
6EC001 Industrial Organisation (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6EC002 Critical Perspectives in Economics (20 Credits)
6BU004 Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics (20 Credits)
6EC004 Researching Topics in Economics (20 Credits)
This degree course will develop much needed skills and abilities in successful students. Specifically the course will create business managers who have an in depth knowledge of economic principles and business functions which should be valuable both in general management in both the private and public sectors.
The graduates from this programme would have a range of skills that are in demand from employers, as demonstrated by the survey carried out by the Economics Network in 2012. Another survey of economics employers in the public sector identified the two dominant of areas of work as producing briefing material and preparation of policy advice. The proposed course would provide its graduates with the skills to effectively address these tasks.
This course would provide access to a range of career opportunities, as demonstrated by the following recent job advertisements:
·Research Analyst
·Equity Data& Research Analyst
·Business Software Consultant
A range of career opportunities will be available, covering regional, national and international organisations. This will include by public sector and not for profit sector organisations as demonstrates by the examples provided above. There would also be opportunities in the business sector in terms of market research, trade associations and lobbying organisations.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of business and management.
Apply economic reasoning to a range of business and policy issues and appreciate that a number of alternative explanations and prescriptions may exist.
Use appropriate research methods, quantitative techniques and software packages to analyse data and evidence from a range of sources and to critically interpret the outcomes of this analysis.
Demonstrate a good knowledge of economic and business concepts, principles and tools and be competent in the application of the knowledge to a wide range of situations in a national or international context.
Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ business activities and practices.
Demonstrate a range of business skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
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Finance and Management
Business and management
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Finance and Accounting
MSc
Finance and Accounting
Business and management
The MSc Finance and Accounting degree at theUniversity of Wolverhampton provides students with an in-depth grounding for a career in finance, business, accounting or a related field. The curriculum is taught by industry professionals over one year, and explores core concepts in accounting and finance. This includes financial analysis, management, planning international finance, and more.
The course emphasises both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, allowing students to gain valuable hands-on experience for entering the workplace. By combining elements such as financial markets and economics, accounting fundamentals, corporate finance, investment analysis and more, the course offers comprehensive training for those looking to work in this field. MSc Finance and Accounting offers a unique opportunity to develop advanced knowledge and skills in both of these highly sought-after disciplines. As a postgraduate student, you will be taught by our internationally recognised finance and accounting experts, while also being part of our vibrant and diverse university community.
Our MSc Finance and Accounting degree is aimed at providing you with an in-depth grounding for your professional and/or academic career in finance, business and accounting. Previous students studying this course have taken up appointments in large financial institutions, national government departments and international banks. This course develops your strategic understanding and critical thinking of the main finance principles and theories that support and inform corporate financial decisions and upon which modern business decision making is based. In addition, it provides you with an opportunity to develop practical skills and theoretical understanding of finance for international business. You will explore the importance of accounting information in the management of corporations and a variety of approaches small firms follow to secure finance to survive and succeed in the hyper-competitive market. You will have the opportunity to evaluate the impact of organisational theories and corporate governance on corporations in an international context. In this modern globalised business environment you will explore the key factors that affect international business management.
Your research skills will be developed and you can apply this knowledge through an independent piece of research in an accounting or finance related topic, the course is taught by highly research active staff who have embedded their research into the programme
As a student on the MSc Finance and Accounting course, you will have the opportunity to experience a variety of learning and teaching methods to help you achieve the most on your studies.
This is a taught Master’s degree, where modules are taught in lecture, seminar, workshops, and tutorials format, where you will have the chance to discuss and apply concepts through complex and practical exercises as well as in-depth study. On many modules, sessions are delivered through class exercises, group work or presentation and practical case study discussions. Students will be assigned to personal tutors who will be readily available for guidance and advice on academic related matters or personal issues.
Assessment methods
Assessment methods throughout the MSc Finance and Accounting consist of formative and summative assessments. Formative coursework is are not assessed or graded. It is designed to enable you prepare for summative assessment which counts towards your final mark for the module as well as to the degree award. Assessment may include, examination, reports, group and individual work or presentations and written assignment or essay. In addition to the assessed modules, you will have the opportunity to benefit from guest lectures to be delivered by experts and professionals with a wide range of experience.
We provide basic arithmetic support for students who require further assistance to help improve their mathematics skills.
The MSc Finance and Accounting equips graduates with analytical and quantitative skills required to excel in not only the finance industry, but many other business sectors also.
Upon completion of MSc Finance and Accounting you can take up jobs as finance professionals in banking, insurance, multinational corporations, NGOs, national and local governments, international financial institutions such as IMF, World Bank, IFC etc. For those who want to take up careers in academia, this MSc prepares you with the appropriate skills and provides students with the necessary building blocks to pursue further study at the MPhil or PhD level.
On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
Critically evaluate and apply a variety of corporate & international finance and accounting theories in an organisational setting.
Critically evaluate and appreciate the relevance of accounting information for business performance management.
Explore a variety of funding sources for a range of organisations and how crafted public policies address the needs of small firms and entrepreneurs.
Critically assess how the international economic environment affects businesses.
Develop a range of inter-personal skills that are appropriate for the international workplace.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at masters level.
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Professional Accounting and Finance
MSc
Professional Accounting and Finance
This course will enable you to have the opportunity to study for both ACCA final level papers and an MSc at the same time, enabling you to gain both awards following an eighteen month period of study if you are successful with all assessments. The course is a collaboration between the University and Kaplan Financial limited who is one of the world’s largest providers of professional accounting education.
This course includes tuition and preparation for four final strategic professional level papers of the ACCA. These include two optional papers, Advanced Performance Management APM and Advanced Financial Management AFM. These are followed by two essential papers, Strategic Business Leader SBL and Strategic Business Reporting SBR. We also encourage you to self-study for the ACCA Ethics and Professional Skills module.
The MSc in Professional Accounting and Finance provides an opportunity for you to both complete your ACCA qualifications and also gain a Masters in Professional Accounting and Finance following an eighteen month period of study.
This course will provide you with an in depth grounding for your professional and/or academic career in finance, business and accounting. It will develop your strategic understanding and critical thinking of the main finance and accounting theories upon which modern business decisions are made as well as exploring the role and importance of accounting information in the management of corporations. Through your dissertation you will be able to investigate in depth a business, accounting or management issue, applying your research and quantitative skills which have been further developed throughout the course.
Studying for your ACCA papers will be taken with the support and guidance of Kaplan Financial Limited. Kaplan has become one of the world’s largest providers of professional accounting education with operations in more than 30 countries.
In addition, the course will provide you with the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities. These could include, for example, a visit to the London Stock Exchange, and guest lectures from prominent individuals within the financial world.
This course will enable students to have the opportunity to study for both ACCA final level papers and an MSc at the same time, enabling to get both awards in an eighteen month period. The course is a collaboration between the University and Kaplan who is one of the world’s largest providers of professional accounting education.
In addition to the above course students will also be given the opportunity to study with Kaplan at the University ACCA paper 3 Business Analysis thereby having the opportunity to complete all the professional level papers of the ACCA.
Students who enrol on this course must already have ACCA up to paper 9 either directly through passing the professional body exams or indirectly through undergraduate study.
Note any fees payable to the ACCA will be in addition to the tuition fees quoted above.
Critically evaluate and apply a variety of corporate governance, international finance and accounting practice in an organisational setting.
Critically evaluate and appreciate the relevance of accounting information for business performance management.
Critically evaluate and apply financial management skills in the context of corporate, small, and medium business.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at masters level.
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Finance and Accounting - Extended
MSc
Finance and Accounting - Extended
The MSc Finance and Accounting provides an in-depth grounding for your professional and/or academic career in finance, business and accounting. Previous students studying this course have taken up appointments in large financial institutions, national government departments, and international banks, and excelled in their roles.
This course develops your strategic understanding and critical thinking of the main finance principles and theories. These support and inform corporate financial decisions, upon which modern business decision-making is based. In addition, it provides you with an opportunity to develop practical skills and a theoretical understanding of finance for international business.
You will explore the importance of accounting information in the management of corporations, as well as a variety of approaches that small firms follow to secure finance and thrive in the hyper-competitive market. You will also have the opportunity to evaluate the impact of organisational theories on corporations in an international context.
You will develop your research skills and learn to apply this knowledge through an independent piece of research in an accounting or finance related topic. The course is taught by highly research-active staff who have embedded their research into the programme.
Learning and teaching methods:
As a student on the MSc Finance and Accounting course, you will experience a variety of learning and teaching methods to help you achieve the most in your studies. Modules are taught via lectures, seminars, workshops, and tutorials, where you will have the chance to discuss and apply concepts through complex and practical exercises as well as in-depth study. On many modules, sessions are delivered through class exercises, group work or presentation and practical case study discussions. Students will be assigned to personal tutors who will be readily available for guidance and advice on academic-related matters or personal issues.
Assessment:
Assessment methods consist of formative and summative assessments. Formative coursework is not assessed or graded. It is designed to enable you to prepare for summative assessment which counts towards your final mark for the module as well as to the degree award. Assessment may include examination, reports, group and individual work or presentations and written assignment or essay.
In addition to the assessed modules, you will have the opportunity to benefit from guest lectures to be delivered by experts and professionals with a wide range of experience.
We provide basic arithmetic support for students who require further assistance to help improve their mathematics skills.
"The course is relevant to my chosen career. Employers/sponsors found the course to be relevant to the goals of their respective companies."
"The assessments on the course gave me more insight into the real life (case study- industry base) of financial analysis evaluation."
“I am proud to be one of ‘Wolves’.
On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
Critically evaluate and apply a variety of corporate & international finance and accounting theories in an organisational setting.
Critically evaluate and appreciate the relevance of accounting information for business performance management.
Explore a variety of funding sources for a range of organisations and how crafted public policies address the needs of small firms and entrepreneurs.
Develop a range of inter-personal skills that are appropriate for the international workplace.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research by completing an independent research project/dissertation at Master’s level.
Analyse the different approaches and techniques that facilitate detailed study at the postgraduate level in business and management issues.
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Finance and Accounting - Extended
MSc
Finance and Accounting - Extended
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Professional Accounting and Finance - Extended
MSc
Professional Accounting and Finance - Extended
This course will enable you to have the opportunity to study for both ACCA final level papers and an MSc at the same time, enabling you to gain both awards following an eighteen month period of study if you are successful with all assessments. The course is a collaboration between the University and Kaplan Financial limited who is one of the world’s largest providers of professional accounting education.
This course includes tuition and preparation for four final strategic professional level papers of the ACCA. These include two optional papers, Advanced Performance Management APM and Advanced Financial Management AFM. These are followed by two essential papers, Strategic Business Leader SBL and Strategic Business Reporting SBR. We also encourage you to self study for the ACCA Ethics and Professional Skills module.
This course enables entry onto the MSc Professional Accounting if you did not gain a first or second class honours at degree level (or equivalent). It will add to your existing skills and knowledge providing you with enhanced understanding and abilities which will prepare you for Masters courses.
The MSc in Professional Accounting and Finance provides an opportunity for you to both complete your ACCA qualifications and also gain a Masters in Professional Accounting and Finance following an eighteen month period of study.
This course will provide you with an in depth grounding for your professional and/or academic career in finance, business and accounting. It will develop your strategic understanding and critical thinking of the main finance and accounting theories upon which modern business decisions are made as well as exploring the role and importance of accounting information in the management of corporations. Through your dissertation you will be able to investigate in depth a business, accounting or management issue, applying your research and quantitative skills which have been further developed throughout the course.
Studying for your ACCA papers will be taken with the support and guidance of Kaplan Financial Limited. Kaplan has become one of the world’s largest providers of professional accounting education with operations in more than 30 countries.
In addition, the course will provide you with the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities. These could include, for example, a visit to the London Stock Exchange, and guest lectures from prominent individuals within the financial world.
Note any fees payable to the ACCA will be in addition to the tuition fees quoted above.
Students will be in a unique position of having an excellent academic and professional qualification taught by market leaders in both fields. They will have the knowledge and ability to succeed in the world of finance.
Studying for the ACCA professional qualification alongside the MSc will greatly enhance a candidate’s opportunity to find attractive employment positions. In a recent survey carried out by the ACCA (the largest student survey carried out by a professional body with over 22,000 respondents) it was found that studying for the ACCA qualification helps individuals find new roles. In 59% of cases it reassured the new employer of the technical and business skills of the candidate and in 28% of cases it was a pre-requisite for obtaining the position. ACCA students and affiliates frequently earned salaries that exceed the national average across professions.
The ACCA professional qualification is very portable, in the above survey 34% of respondents had changed jobs in the previous 12 months, most typically in order to gain promotion or a better salary, or in order to get a different experience in their career. In addition 64% of students and affiliates planned to work in another country in the future demonstrating unlimited job opportunities across the world.
In addition, the course will provide a robust grounding for those wishing to pursue doctoral study.
Critically evaluate and apply a variety of corporate governance, international finance and accounting theories in an organisational setting.
Critically evaluate and appreciate the relevance of accounting information for business performance management.
Critically assess how the international economic environment affects businesses. Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at masters level.
Analyse the different approaches and techniques that facilitate detailed study at the postgraduate level in business and management issues.
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Professional Accounting and Finance - Extended
MSc
Professional Accounting and Finance - Extended
In collaboration with Kaplan Financial limited, one of the world’s largest providers of professional accounting education, this course allows you to study for both ACCA final level papers and a Masters at the same time, gaining both awards after eighteen months of successful education. You will be provided with an in depth grounding for professional and academic careers in finance, business and accounting, developing strategic understanding and critical thinking of the main theories upon which modern business deals are made, while exploring the role of accounting information in the management of corporations. Visits to the London Stock Exchange and from prominent individuals within the financial world will further build your background of essential knowledge, greatly aiding in future career prospects alongside your prolific qualifications.
This course enables entry onto the MSc Professional Accounting if you did not gain a first or second class honours at degree level (or equivalent). It will add to your existing skills and knowledge providing you with enhanced understanding and abilities which will prepare you for Masters courses.
The MSc in Professional Accounting and Finance provides an opportunity for you to both complete your ACCA qualifications and also gain a Masters in Professional Accounting and Finance following an eighteen month period of study.
This course will provide you with an in depth grounding for your professional and/or academic career in finance, business and accounting. It will develop your strategic understanding and critical thinking of the main finance and accounting theories upon which modern business decisions are made as well as exploring the role and importance of accounting information in the management of corporations.
Through your dissertation you will be able to investigate in depth a business, accounting or management issue, applying your research and quantitative skills which have been further developed throughout the course. Studying for your ACCA papers will be taken with the support and guidance of Kaplan Financial Limited. Kaplan has become one of the world’s largest providers of professional accounting education with operations in more than 30 countries. In addition, the course will provide you with the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities. These could include, for example, a visit to the London Stock Exchange, and guest lectures from prominent individuals within the financial world
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Strategic People Management and Human Resources
MA
Strategic People Management and Human Resources
This exciting and innovative programme is designed for those professionals looking to enhance and develop their masters’ level strategic level knowledge and behaviours to support career development in the People Management Profession (including Human Resources, Learning and Development and Organisational Development).
We have a longstanding relationship with local branches of the CIPD and this ensures that you have access to a wide range of practitioners to develop their networking and other professional skills. CIPD branch members also provide voluntary services such as mentoring which students who are CIPD members can access to help support their personal and professional development.
The course is mapped onto the required areas of the CIPD 2018 Profession Map to meet the requirement for the academic element of Chartered Membership and offers four key areas of focus. Additionally the completion of the Masters level work based project provides the MA qualification alongside CIPD eligibility.
The first covers a broad range of practical business skills including identifying people-related business issues; developing the skills to investigate and provide solutions to such issues through evidence based enquiry; understanding the need to provide a business case to support aspects of the wider people strategy and the impact of this on other areas of the business.
The second area focuses on best practice Strategic People Management in context including key responsibilities, value added contribution and impact of the key People Profession practices. It considers contemporary issues within strategic HRM and strategic HRD and the influence of internal and external contexts on this. The importance of a wide range of people practices are critically analysed.
The third area considers the importance of strategic change and competent, inclusive and appropriate leadership approaches to support the change process. It identifies internal and external factors, the use of effective teams and consideration of stakeholder management. It discusses culture, people practices, management leadership and how these link to the psychology of change and organisational readiness for change processes.
The fourth area explores a range of currently evolving issues within the wider people management arena. This is designed to ensure that people professionals are up to date with their knowledge and practice. As it is based on current research and issues, the content may therefore be subject to change to reflect this. Recent research identified key trends such as digital transformation; talent planning; internal change; changing demographics.
The Masters project module allows for the identification of an organisation-critical strategic people-related issue in any field of human resource management, human resource development or organisational development and for primary research to be carried out into the issue. The resulting project will not only allow the development and demonstration of a range of appropriate research skills, but also provides the organisation with an insight into the issue and practical recommendations to help address it. This links closely to the business and employability skills required at this level.
Overall the course adopts an interdisciplinary approach and will helps develop understanding of complex and contested notions in the business environment and the wider people management professions. This provides the opportunity to develop informed perspectives and collective responsibilities as a people professional within local, national and international communities.
Completion of the course enables you to apply for professional membership of CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development). The elements which correspond to the Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic People Management & Human Resources are mapped onto the CIPD 2018 Profession Map and consequently provides you with a contemporary focus, offering a rigorous programme with both academic and practical elements to support your ongoing success in the People Profession.
As the course is aligned to the required elements of the CIPD 2018 Profession Map, upon successful completion it provides you with the correct level of qualification to be eligible to apply for Chartered Membership of the CIPD.
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Human Resource Management
BA (Hons)
Human Resource Management
The BA (Hons) in Human Resource Management course provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to pursue a career in business and human resource management. This HR degree will help you get ahead of resource management, personnel HR, and general business operations.
The BA (Hons) in Human Resource Management course is an HR degree that provides modern business education, offering a solid foundation for success in personnel, human resource management, or a general business career.
Industry and commerce studies underpin the vocational aspects of the degree, whilst the course aims to prepare students for a professional career by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines. This course encourages the critical investigationof people management-related topics and also the development of independent personal skills.
The course is designed specifically for students who want to engage in an in-depth study of human resource management and learn the skill of analysing and evaluating factors for a wide range of real-world situations. The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth, and emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of management and business practices. This course is accredited by CIPD.
The BA (Hons) Human Resource Management suite of courses are designed to equip you with the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours to enable entry into the Human Resource Profession. This course enables you to identify, release and apply your talents in practical and beneficial ways that will inspire you towards achieving your personal ambitions and future career success
Organisations worldwide today focus on the need to employ staff who have the appropriate skills to help the businesses achieve their objectives. The Human Resource Profession has a fundamental role to play in modern organisations.
The programmes we offer provide the opportunity for students to explore the key areas of Human Resource Management. The modules you will study throughout the degree are taught by HR specialists and will explore the variety of specialisms within the HR Profession.
The delivery of the modules includes a variety of interactive approaches, encouraging you to consider the theories and principles supporting the HR profession. There is also a clear focus on the application of HRM to Case Study organisations. Guest speakers are used in the programme to provide the workplace context to your studies.
The Programme provides, the opportunity for Accreditation for Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development – CIPD. This is a professional organisation for experts in people at work. For more than 100 years the CIPD has been setting professional standards for HR and People Development and driving positive change in the world of work.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career,offering:
Internships
You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad
You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year of study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers
We find many opportunities for you to involve yourself in the form of internships, field observations, and site visits, as well as short-term company placements and residencies.
Developing real business skills
Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance
You can gain an employability award by developing your CV and improving your interview skills through a short internship to find employment upon graduation.
Volunteering
You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business
Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but ongoing support is available both during your studies and upon graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors
You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
We provide a supportive and professional study environment. Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Knowledgeable tutors- The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practising managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity, or will be researching business and management to make sure that what you learn is current and relevant to the world of business.
A supportive environment- We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether providing you with pastoral or study advice, your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of people management related areas including training and people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
On graduating with a BA (Hons) HRM, students will also be eligible for Associate level membership of the CIPD. An appropriate level of CIPD membership is usually a pre-requisite for gaining an HR role.
The course will also provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in human resourcing leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Students can choose to follow programmes leading to the award of an MA Human Resource Management or an MA Human Resource Development and Organisational Change.
By studying our BA (Hons) Human Resources degree, you will be able to:
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of key aspects of your field of study, including acquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge, at least some of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of defined aspects of a discipline with an appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge
Demonstrate an ability to deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and enquiry within a discipline and apply the methods and techniques that they have learned to review, consolidate, extend and apply your knowledge and understanding, and to initiate and carry out projects.
Demonstrate conceptual understanding that enables the student: to devise and sustain arguments, and/or to solve problems, using ideas and techniques, some of which are at the forefront of a discipline & to describe and comment upon particular aspects of current research, or equivalent advanced scholarship, in the discipline.
Demonstrate the ability to manage your own learning, and to make use of scholarly reviews and primary sources (for example, refereed research articles and/or original materials appropriate to the discipline) and communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences
Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data (that may be incomplete), to make judgements, and to frame appropriate questions to achieve a solution - or identify a range of solutions - to a problem.
Propose, undertake and present an independent study project that analyses a key issue in the area of business and human resource management.
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Human Resource Management with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Human Resource Management with Sandwich placement
The BA (Hons) in Human Resource Management course provides a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in personnel, human resource management or a general business career. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by a study of current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course aims to prepare students for a professional career by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, but particularly encouraging the critical investigation of people management related topics and also developing independent personal development skills.
The course is designed for students who want to embark on an in-depth study of Human Resource Management to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of management and business practices, and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The BA (Hons) Human Resource Management suite of courses are designed to equip you with the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours to enable entry into the Human Resource Profession. This course enables you to identify, release and apply your talents in practical and beneficial ways that will inspire you towards achieving your personal ambitions and future career success
Organisations worldwide today focus on the need to employ staff who have the appropriate skills to help the businesses achieve their objectives. The Human Resource Profession has a fundamental role to play in modern organisations.
The programmes we offer provide the opportunity for students to explore the key areas of Human Resource Management. The modules you will study throughout the degree are taught by HR specialists and will explore the variety of specialisms within the HR Profession.
The delivery of the modules includes a variety of interactive approaches, encouraging you to consider the theories and principles supporting the HR profession. There is also a clear focus on the application of HRM to Case Study organisations. Guest speakers are used in the programme to provide the workplace context to your studies.
The Programme provides, the opportunity for Accreditation for Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development – CIPD. This is a professional organisation for experts in people at work. For more than 100 years the CIPD has been setting professional standards for HR and People Development and driving positive change in the world of work.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of people management related areas including training and people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in human resourcing leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Students can choose to follow programmes leading to the award of an MA Human Resource Management or an MA Human Resource Development and Organisational Change.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of key aspects of your field of study, including acquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge, at least some of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of defined aspects of a discipline with an appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge
Demonstrate an ability to deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and enquiry within a discipline and apply the methods and techniques that they have learned to review, consolidate, extend and apply your knowledge and understanding, and to initiate and carry out projects.
Demonstrate conceptual understanding that enables the student: to devise and sustain arguments, and/or to solve problems, using ideas and techniques, some of which are at the forefront of a discipline & to describe and comment upon particular aspects of current research, or equivalent advanced scholarship, in the discipline.
Demonstrate the ability to manage your own learning, and to make use of scholarly reviews and primary sources (for example, refereed research articles and/or original materials appropriate to the discipline) and communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences
Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data (that may be incomplete), to make judgements, and to frame appropriate questions to achieve a solution - or identify a range of solutions - to a problem.
Propose, undertake and present an independent study project that analyses a key issue in the area of business and human resource management.
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Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in personnel, human resource management or a general business career. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by a study of current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines with particular focus on the critical investigation of people management related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course is designed for students who want to embark on an in-depth study of Human Resource Management to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of management and business practices, and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
During the 3rd year of the BA Human Resource Management course there will be an opportunity for you to pursue a one-year work placement.
You may also study Human Resource Management as part of the following joint award:
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
4HR017 Diversity Management in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4AC012 Finance and Accounting for Managers (20 Credits)
4HR003 People Work and Society (20 Credits)
Year 3
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5HR006 International Human Resources: The Key Issues (20 Credits)
5HR008 Developing Skills for HR Professionals (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR005 Social Responsibility (20 Credits)
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6HR002 Psychology and Organisational Behaviour (20 Credits)
6HR007 Principles of Employment Law & the Practice of Employment Relations (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of people management related areas including training and people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in human resourcing leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Students can choose to follow programmes leading to the award of an MA Human Resource Management or an MA Human Resource Development and Organisational Change.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate.
Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of human resource management and the related sociological and psychological underpinning theories to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Develop a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development.
Recognise the role of advanced technologies in providing organisations with opportunities for the development of creative and innovative human resource programmes and processes.
Critically apply contemporary issues in HR.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of human resource management practices.
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Leadership
PG Cert
Leadership
The Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership focuses on the development of knowledge, skills and competencies for effective leadership. Drawing on contemporary debates and topical issues of relevance, it aims to provide an understanding of leadership in the organisational context.
The course encompasses a range of issues of significance to leaders in organisations and on completion of this course you will be able to apply necessary knowledge and skills to be able to respond to a range of contemporary leadership challenges in organisations.
You will study perspectives on the concept of leadership, and also learn about key functional topics including organisation strategy (mission, vision, goals), change and culture. You will also learn how to lead transformation and change, which is of importance in the dynamic organisations of today and tomorrow.
You will also examine a theoretical framework to develop an understanding of the need to manage self before embarking on the leadership of teams, and how, to identify and select tools to better manage self. This will involve you working in an action learning set to examine your own professional practice. Your knowledge will be integrated and contextualized through two core modules.
Effective Leaders are required to deliver organisational imperatives; therefore, it is through this comprehensive study of leadership, coupled with the use of a range of learning strategies, visiting speakers, your career as a strategic leader of today and tomorrow will be enhanced.
The course builds students’ knowledge and skills profile in leadership. It also provides a good foundation for further study on a range of business and management courses, such as MSc Leadership and Management, MSc Healthcare Leadership and MBA.
The programme is suitable for those occupying early leadership and management positions in organisations. It provides the foundations for advancement into more senior leadership roles, or for moves to new organisations. It can also lead to the study of an MSc in Leadership and Management.
On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
Synthesise perspectives on leadership informed by an understanding of relevant theory and research
Evaluate appropriate strategies for leading organisational strategy, change and transformation, and provide ethical leadership for successful organisational performance
Critically evaluate and recommend appropriate leadership strategies in relation to the management of resources, relationships and reputations
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Strategic People Management and Human Resources
MA
Strategic People Management and Human Resources (Extended)
This course enables entry onto the MA HRM if you did not gain a first or second class honours at degree level (or equivalent). It will add to your existing skills and knowledge providing you with enhanced understanding and abilities which will prepare you for Masters courses, whilst also providing English support if you need help in this area.
The aim of the MA HRM is to provide you with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills pertinent to your development as a Human Resource professional. You will be able to operate in international environments given the unique design of our programme. The course is intellectually challenging and upon completion, you will have the skills, knowledge and understanding to be able to function exceptionally well as an HR professional. In addition, all modules are also aligned to the professional standards of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) which offers you the opportunity to apply for membership of the CIPD.
The course is designed for students who want to embark on advanced level study of Human Resource Management to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to real work situations. The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner. The course also adopts an interdisciplinary approach and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and challenging business environments. To help this process we also (where possible) arrange visits to some of the larger businesses such as Toyota, JCB and Whitbread. These are designed to give you an insight into the structural complexities and management of large business concerns, thus giving you valuable experience of the concepts you study in class. Coupled with an innovative assessment portfolio, you are provided with a mutually inclusive and dynamic learning experience based on the principles of continuous professional development.
This exciting and innovative programme is designed for those professionals looking to enhance and develop their masters’ level strategic level knowledge and behaviours to support career development in the People Management Profession (including Human Resources, Learning and Development and Organisational Development).
We have a longstanding relationship with local branches of the CIPD and this ensures that you have access to a wide range of practitioners to develop their networking and other professional skills. CIPD branch members also provide voluntary services such as mentoring which students who are CIPD members can access to help support their personal and professional development.
The course is mapped onto the required areas of the CIPD 2018 Profession Map to meet the requirement for the academic element of Chartered Membership and offers four key areas of focus. Additionally, the completion of the Master's level work-based project provides the MA qualification alongside CIPD eligibility.
The first covers a broad range of practical business skills including identifying people-related business issues; developing the skills to investigate and provide solutions to such issues through evidence-based enquiry; understanding the need to provide a business case to support aspects of the wider people strategy and the impact of this on other areas of the business.
The second area focuses on best practice Strategic People Management in context including key responsibilities, value added contribution and impact of the key People Profession practices. It considers contemporary issues within strategic HRM and strategic HRD and the influence of internal and external contexts on this. The importance of a wide range of people practices are critically analysed.
The third area considers the importance of strategic change and competent, inclusive and appropriate leadership approaches to support the change process. It identifies internal and external factors, the use of effective teams and consideration of stakeholder management. It discusses culture, people practices, management leadership and how these link to the psychology of change and organisational readiness for change processes.
The fourth area explores a range of currently evolving issues within the wider people management arena. This is designed to ensure that people professionals are up to date with their knowledge and practice. As it is based on current research and issues, the content may therefore be subject to change to reflect this. Recent research identified key trends such as digital transformation; talent planning; internal change; changing demographics.
The Master’s project module allows for the identification of an organisation-critical strategic people-related issue in any field of human resource management, human resource development or organisational development and for primary research to be carried out into the issue. The resulting project will not only allow the development and demonstration of a range of appropriate research skills, but also provides the organisation with an insight into the issue and practical recommendations to help address it. This links closely to the business and employability skills required at this level.
Overall, the course adopts an interdisciplinary approach and will helps develop understanding of complex and contested notions in the business environment and the wider people management professions. This provides the opportunity to develop informed perspectives and collective responsibilities as a people professional within local, national and international communities.
The Business School currently holds devolved status from the CIPD. This was the culmination of ten years of student performance above the national average in all areas.
The course aims to develop students at advanced level for a professional career in HR by developing knowledge and understanding of the disciplines of HR, encouraging critical reflective thinking and developing independent personal development skills. The course covers a range of topics in the field of HR including, Leadership, Resourcing, Reward, Talent Management, Employment Law, Employee Relations and Change Management, written against the national standards for the profession, and is endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Completion of the course enables students to apply for professional membership of the CIPD.
This course offers the opportunity to work with organisations including visits to companies working in an international context.
The CIPD is world renowned for developing the standards for the HR profession and for anyone wishing to pursue or further their career within the field of HR it is essential that a CIPD postgraduate qualification is obtained, giving membership to the professional body.
Most organisations who recruit HR professionals require applicants to either hold a CIPD qualification or be studying to achieve one.
International, National and Local recruitment to the field of HR is growing and as such competition for employment is high. Our programme is a robust programme that has been highly commended by the CIPD for many years.
Critically evaluate contemporary organisations in terms of their principal operating environments.
Critically analyse how resourcing, talent management and reward strategies are developed and evaluate the different theories and perspectives within employment law and employee relations.
Identify and justify a business issue that is of strategic relevance to the organisation in terms of research and research methods.
Analyse and critically evaluate the historical and theoretical basis of organisational designs and their development in terms of their value and contribution to organisational life.
Critically evaluate the practice, relevance and contribution of HRM and HRD to organisational success and effective change management using major contemporary research and debates in the field of HR.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at Masters level.
Analyse the different approaches and techniques that facilitate detailed study at the postgraduate level in business and management issues.
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International Business Management
BSc (Hons)
International Business Management
Business and management
One of the phenomena of the 21st century has been that of globalisation. This course will equip you with the knowledge and expertise to manage within this global framework.
As globalisation increases, more organisations have to work beyond their regional boundaries, compete in diverse global environments and find that their traditional domestic markets are open to global challenges. These organisations need experts who can work across multicultural barriers, develop effective international strategies, and source products internationally. This course will train you in these business key areas.
An interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your understanding of complex notions in the international business environment. Your digital literacy skills will be improved through use of applications software employed by contemporary organisations.
Teaching
You will required to locate and evaluate appropriate digital information sources related to the modules on this course via Canvas, the virtual learning environment (VLE) used for teaching, and expected to participate in class and online forums and activities using this platform.
Student participation in a range of in-class and online discussions and activities is expected in order to consider theory and practice related to various topics in the modules taught on the course.
The international nature of this course means that you will be researching and discussing from a range of perspectives the theory and evidence in the context of global business and management. This will enable you to develop personal and professional values to help you play a substantial role in a global business environment.
Yearly content
The first year of the course is designed to provide you with a practical understanding of responsible business practices, facilitating business activities in a sustainable way that does not ad.versely impact the environment, and the need for digital transformation to support innovation and to continue to have a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
The second year of the course aims to introduce you to the complexity of the contemporary global business environment. You will be equipped with relevant skills to thrive within this environment. The knowledge and skills gained this year are in the areas of human resource management, accounting and bookkeeping, operations, supply chain, and project management. These skills are highly sorted after by employers. In this year, we begin to build your employability.
The third year of the course will be used to complete your training in becoming a versatile business manager with a high level of critical reasoning. You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills of strategic business planning and decision making, using globalisation and international marketing to facilitate business success in an international context. You will also be required to put all the skill you have learned on the international business management course through the years into a practical business project to graduate.
Employability in the curriculum
This course will equip you with the knowledge and expertise to manage businesses within the global framework through up-to-date industrial database across countries; digital literacy skills through the use of applications software employed by contemporary organisations; the ability to apply management practices effectively in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner. This course provides access to a range of career opportunities, such as business analyst, operations and supply manager, relationship manager, project managers, and so on under multi-culture and multinational operational settings.
Our purpose-built Business School, the Lord Swraj Paul Building, sits at the heart of the University's City Campus - Molineux, right next to Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium. The six storey centre is home to an executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. Find out more.
Over 90% of our students are happy studying with us. Students found that our lecturers are stimulating and are good at explaining taught content. Our students find our lecturers approachable and have benefited from the opportunity to get help on career progression.
Many of our students gain employment in their dream jobs due to the learning gained from our taught modules and the support provided by our lecturers on the course.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
apply knowledge and expertise of managing organisations in different national cultures
understand and apply responsible, sustainable, and innovative approaches in international business management
evaluate the nature of multinationals' activities in a global business environment
discuss and appreciate the issues surrounding the development of effective international strategies and sourcing products internationally
critically evaluate international business theories related to managing international operations, international strategy and risk analysis, and the principles of international business
utilise a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in developing solutions for issues facing global corporations
demonstrate skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories.
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International Business Management with Sandwich
BA (Hons)
International Business Management with Sandwich Placement
One of the phenomena of the 21st century has been that of globalisation. This course equips students with the knowledge and expertise to manage within this global framework. As globalisation increases, more organisations have to work beyond their regional boundaries, compete in diverse global environments and find that their traditional domestic markets are open to global challenges. These organisations need experts who can work across multicultural barriers, develop effective international strategies and source products internationally. This course will train students in these business key areas.
The course will provide an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help students develop their own understanding of complex notions in the international business environment. Additionally, the course will help students develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software employed by contemporary organisations. The development of student knowledge and understanding of a range of international business and management practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner will also be emphasised, as it is recognised that entrepreneurship is a key force for successful economic growth.
Sandwich Year
You will have the opportunity to undertake a 40 credit placement at Level 5 of study.
5BU005 Supervised Work Experience (40 Credits)
At the end of this course students will be able to:
Apply knowledge and expertise of managing in organisations and in different national cultures.
Evaluate the nature of multinationals' activities in a global business environment.
Discuss and appreciate the issues surrounding developing effective international strategies and sourcing products internationally.
Critically evaluate international business theories related to managing international operations, international strategy and risk analysis, and the principles of international business.
Utilise a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in developing solutions for a global context
Demonstrate skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories
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International Business Management with Foundation
BA (Hons)
International Business Management with Foundation Year
One of the phenomena of the 21st century has been that of globalisation. This course equips students with the knowledge and expertise to manage within this global framework. As globalisation increases, more organisations have to work beyond their regional boundaries, compete in diverse global environments and find that their traditional domestic markets are open to global challenges. These organisations need experts who can work across multicultural barriers, develop effective international strategies and source products internationally. This course will train students in these business key areas.
The course will provide an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help students develop their own understanding of complex notions in the international business environment. Additionally, the course will help students develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software employed by contemporary organisations. The development of student knowledge and understanding of a range of international business and management practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner will also be emphasised, as it is recognised that entrepreneurship is a key force for successful economic growth.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4AC012 Finance and Accounting for Managers (20 Credits)
4MK006 Introduction to Brand Communication (20 Credits)
4HR017 Diversity Management in a Global Context or 4WL003 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
Year 3
5FC003 International Financial Institutions and Markets (20 Credits)
5BU010 Digital Business & Innovation (20 Credits)
5IB005 Contemporary Issues in IBM (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5HR006 International Human Resources: The Key Issues (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making or 5WL002 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
Year 4
6IB003 Dynamics of Multinational Companies (20 Credits)
6IB008 Business Research Methods (lnternational Business) (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6MK001 International Marketing or 6FC003 Global Financial Management (20 Credits)
At the end of this course students will be able to:
Apply knowledge and expertise of managing in organisations and in different national cultures.
Evaluate the nature of multinationals' activities in a global business environment.
Discuss and appreciate the issues surrounding developing effective international strategies and sourcing products internationally.
Critically evaluate international business theories related to managing international operations, international strategy and risk analysis, and the principles of international business.
Utilise a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in developing solutions for a global context
Demonstrate skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories
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Tourism Management
BSc (Hons)
Tourism Management
Sustainable, resilient and reflexive thinking skills are at the heart of this tourism management programme. The course is designed to allow you to develop an awareness of modern tourism business practice through practical activities which aim to equip you with a holistic understanding of how tourism businesses and destinations function.
A practical and practice-based programme, this course will equip you with the agile, reflexive and critical thinking skills which are vital for success in tourism organisations. The course is based around four core pillars of being digital, sustainable, innovative and responsible tourism professionals. You will explore the functional areas of tourism through these themes giving an immersive experience which will result in a thorough understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by tourism organisations and destinations in the 21st century.
The University is an Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence which recognises leading universities who work particularly closely with the Institute to develop and maintain high professional standards throughout the travel and tourism industry. The tourism course will grant an annual ITT Centre of Excellence Student of the Year award to a student identified by the university. The course is also aligned to membership with the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), providing you with the opportunity to access vital industry information and webinars. ABTA also facilitate an internship programme which you have the opportunity to apply for in the final year of your degree.
By studying the BA Tourism Management degree at the University of Wolverhampton, you will learn about and experience the range of issues and opportunities that affect this dynamic and fast-paced sector. Within a highly supportive, student-focused environment, you will learn about critical topics such as destination sustainability and resilience, tourism placemaking and customer experience and relationship management.
This course is designed to meet the increasing demand worldwide for graduates, who possess the required competencies and knowledge to operate in multiple parts of the global Tourism industry and beyond. Working closely with our industry partners, ABTA and The Institute for Travel and Tourism (ITT), we’ll provide you with a range of opportunities to apply your academic studies to what is happening in the industry right now. As an ITT Centre of Excellence, we will bring exciting experiences, such as the ITT Future You Conference direct to our city centre based campus.
Throughout your degree, you will also acquire a range of transferrable skills, which graduates from this subject discipline are expected to possess, effectively preparing you for a career in the UK tourism industry or abroad.
The demand for tourism products is returning at pace, and tourism professionals are needed to help with the rebuilding of this amazing industry! Why not become one of them by achieving your tourism degree with us? We can’t wait to meet you and help you to unlock your potential!
The Leisure department bring an added dimension to the teaching on your course. We have worked in your industries, owned our own leisure businesses and continue to work on consultancy projects with industry partners, which ensures that we are able to bring your learning experience to life.
Our range of publications, research and textbooks, including Event Management, Tourism, Research Themes for Events, Hospitality Business, Sport Management, Research Themes for Tourism, Key Concepts in Tourism and Operations Management in the Travel Industry are all published internationally.
We are members of all the major industry bodies and contribute to their future direction and leadership through our roles on their executive committees. We continue to host National Conferences and Events at the University for The Tourism Society, The Association for Event Management Education, The Council for Hospitality Management Education and The Tourism Management Institute.
We are an ABTA Partner.
There are many career opportunities available to graduates within public, private and voluntary sectors such as tourism officer, travel agency manager, holiday resort manager, tour manager, visitor centre manager and attractions manager. Previous graduates have gained positions with The National Trust, English Heritage and The London Tourist Office.
As a graduate of this course you will:
Have the ability and knowledge necessary to work within the dynamic, changing and increasingly technology-reliant global tourism industry
Have the skills to work in a range of tourism business environments, supported by a knowledge and understanding of concepts and characteristics of tourism and related business functions such as Marketing, Human Resources, Strategy and Operations Management
To be able to identify the uniqueness of contemporary tourism resources and develop these into exciting local, regional, national or international tourism products
To be able to develop and analyse information and effectively communicate this to colleagues, managers and customers to support business development
To understand the influence and impacts of tourism upon the community, environment and economy, and the careful balance required to develop tourism locally, nationally and globally
Be able to develop critical evaluative skills, generate knowledge and implement proposed solution towards development and management of tourism projects/business.
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Tourism Management with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Tourism Management with Sandwich Placement
This degree will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to manage tourism within an evolving global marketplace. The course has a strong emphasis on enterprise and enables you to develop the management competencies required to progress your career within this dynamic, multi-faceted industry. You will broaden your knowledge of the international tourism industry, and of the diverse range of businesses that operate within tourism, including attractions, destinations, public sector development, heritage and travel.
Sandwich Year
You will have the opportunity to undertake a 40 credit placement at Level 5 of study.
5BU005 Supervised Work Experience (40 Credits)
The Leisure department bring an added dimension to the teaching on your course. We have worked in your industries, owned our own leisure businesses and continue to work on consultancy projects with industry partners, which ensures that we are able to bring your learning experience to life.
Our range of publications, research and textbooks, including Event Management, Tourism, Research Themes for Events, Hospitality Business, Sport Management, Research Themes for Tourism, Key Concepts in Tourism and Operations Management in the Travel Industry are all published internationally.
We are members of all the major industry bodies and contribute to their future direction and leadership through our roles on their executive committees. We continue to host National Conferences and Events at the University for The Tourism Society, The Association for Event Management Education, The Council for Hospitality Management Education and The Tourism Management Institute.
We are an ABTA Partner.
There are many career opportunities available to graduates within public, private and voluntary sectors such as tourism officer, travel agency manager, holiday resort manager, tour manager, visitor centre manager and attractions manager. Previous graduates have gained positions with The National Trust, English Heritage and The London Tourist Office.
As a graduate of this course you will:
Have the ability and knowledge necessary to work within the dynamic, changing and increasingly technology-reliant global tourism industry
Have the skills to work in a range of tourism business environments, supported by a knowledge and understanding of concepts and characteristics of tourism and related business functions such as Marketing, Human Resources, Strategy and Operations Management
To be able to identify the uniqueness of contemporary tourism resources and develop these into exciting local, regional, national or international tourism products
To be able to develop and analyse information and effectively communicate this to colleagues, managers and customers to support business development
To understand the influence and impacts of tourism upon the community, environment and economy, and the careful balance required to develop tourism locally, nationally and globally
Be able to develop critical evaluative skills, generate knowledge and implement proposed solution towards development and management of tourism projects/business.
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Tourism Management with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Tourism Management with Foundation Year
This degree will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to manage tourism within an evolving global marketplace. The course has a strong emphasis on enterprise and enables you to develop the management competencies required to progress your career within this dynamic, multi-faceted industry. You will broaden your knowledge of the international tourism industry, and of the diverse range of businesses that operate within tourism, including attractions, destinations, public sector development, heritage and travel.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4LI003 Introduction to Tourism (20 Credits)
4LI005 Tourism Place making (20 Credits)
4LI007 Employability: The World of Work (20 Credits)
4LI011 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5LI005 Employability: Managing Finance and Human Resources (20 Credits)
5LI011 Research Themes in Tourism (20 Credits)
5LI014 Business Travel and Tourism (20 Credits)
5LI018 Services Marketing (20 Credits)
Year 4
6LI022 Research, Interpretation and Analysis (20 Credits)
6BU001 Researching Business and Management Issues (20 Credits)
6BE001 Creating and Starting a New Business Venture or 6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success or 6BU009 Social Enterprise in Context or 6MK002 Marketing Strategy or 6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
The Leisure department bring an added dimension to the teaching on your course. We have worked in your industries, owned our own leisure businesses and continue to work on consultancy projects with industry partners, which ensures that we are able to bring your learning experience to life.
Our range of publications, research and textbooks, including Event Management, Tourism, Research Themes for Events, Hospitality Business, Sport Management, Research Themes for Tourism, Key Concepts in Tourism and Operations Management in the Travel Industry are all published internationally.
We are members of all the major industry bodies and contribute to their future direction and leadership through our roles on their executive committees. We continue to host National Conferences and Events at the University for The Tourism Society, The Association for Event Management Education, The Council for Hospitality Management Education and The Tourism Management Institute.
We are an ABTA Partner.
There are many career opportunities available to graduates within public, private and voluntary sectors such as tourism officer, travel agency manager, holiday resort manager, tour manager, visitor centre manager and attractions manager. Previous graduates have gained positions with The National Trust, English Heritage and The London Tourist Office.
As a graduate of this course you will:
Have the ability and knowledge necessary to work within the dynamic, changing and increasingly technology-reliant global tourism industry
Have the skills to work in a range of tourism business environments, supported by a knowledge and understanding of concepts and characteristics of tourism and related business functions such as Marketing, Human Resources, Strategy and Operations Management
To be able to identify the uniqueness of contemporary tourism resources and develop these into exciting local, regional, national or international tourism products
To be able to develop and analyse information and effectively communicate this to colleagues, managers and customers to support business development
To understand the influence and impacts of tourism upon the community, environment and economy, and the careful balance required to develop tourism locally, nationally and globally
Be able to develop critical evaluative skills, generate knowledge and implement proposed solution towards development and management of tourism projects/business.
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International Hospitality Management
BA (Hons)
International Hospitality Management
Historically acclaimed in the subject disciplines of international hospitality management, the University of Wolverhampton offers this exciting, innovative course to students seeking employability and critical business skills for the rapidly expanding hospitality industry. Engagement with that industry is paramount in this program, offering chances to apply your learning in live events, field trips and encounters with guest lecturers. Using these resources, the experienced and reputable subject team at the Wolverhampton Business School are poised to prepare you for work within the dynamic industry environment, underpinning your practical experience with theoretical awareness. A breadth of public, private and voluntary roles worldwide will be attainable following your graduation, which you will readily meet with reflexivity, creativity and understanding.
Our business courses are hosted in our new, purpose-built Business School, the Lord Swraj Paul Building which sits at the heart of the University's City Campus - Molineux, right next to Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium. The six storey centre is home to an executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café.
At the business school we have many esteemed alumni including, Adnan Ali Cassim who graduated in 2016 and is now a deputy chief sub editor, here what he has to say about his course experience here.
With the hospitality industry making huge, vital moves in the wake of impact by Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic, it is crucial that you not only approach potential careers with a base of subject knowledge, but initiative, inspiration and innovation. Fuelling your creativity, engagement with the industry is embedded throughout the curriculum where your research may be applied. Informed and endorsed by the University’s research, publications and engagement with professional bodies such as the ITT, ABTA and ATHE, this course’s approach has consistently led to employment for alumni at the most senior management levels worldwide.
Online and face-to-face components of the programme are integrated into a complimentary learning experience, incentivising enquiry and formative feedback to build your evaluative and problem-solving abilities. The standard layout of Business School for topics studied in this blended approach ensures that all students will stay on the same page, the University valuing consistency and familiarity in this aspect. Peer-to-peer sessions such as small group case study analysis, assessment unpacking, discussion and seminars will also be featured, offering further opportunities for reflection and practice of communicative skills.
You will learn about the global marketplace within which the hospitality industry operates, building an invaluable sense of digital literacy and developing business skills which will aid in strategic planning, organisation and sustainable management of international hospitality operations. Your problem-solving and critical thinking skills will also be trained, crucial for success in modern organisations. The strong theoretical underpinning of this course – revolving around principles of innovation and enterprise, sustainability, responsibility and digital awareness – has led to many of the University’s alumni seeking further education, progressing to a PhD level and entering education as lecturers themselves.
“Having chosen to undertake a degree at the University of Wolverhampton, I was happy to have my expectations exceeded on almost all accounts. A key focus during the course was the ability to fully understand the industry and also to gain the skills and knowledge that set me above others during the recruitment process.”
Amie
“I am convinced that the degree, and the knowledge I gained through it, gave me a fantastic platform for my development and opened up great career opportunities. I owe a considerable amount of my success to my lecturers. Combined with an unforgettable social life and lifelong friends, the years I spent there benefit me every day."
Louis
The BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management prepares you for management roles in the dynamic and global hospitality industry. By studying this programme you will acquire industry relevant knowledge and develop skills to help you plan and manage resources and enhance consumer experiences. You will be equipped to work within the contemporary hospitality industry and prepared for management careers with worldwide work opportunities. The course incorporates excellent links with industry partners and students enjoy subject related field trips e.g. ExCeL, London. In the first and second year of the course you will enhance your employment prospects by completing a work placement in the Hospitality industry; your tutor will work with you to identify your aspirations and to find a suitable placement, a number of placements lead to employment opportunities on Graduation.
We make sure that you have opportunities to gain professional qualifications alongside your degree – for example you can study at a greatly reduced rate for the National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (NCPLH), which is essential for anyone wishing to work as a licensee in the UK. Work based practice and employability are key themes of this course and you will engage with industry experts throughout your studies, making sure that you are equipped to work within the contemporary hospitality environment and are able meet the challenges of enterprise in the digital age.
As a graduate of this course you will be able to:
strategically analyse and evaluate the regional, national and international business environment and its impact on the local hospitality environment
demonstrate the knowledge and enterprising skills required in managing an international hospitality function
use industry-specific digital technology, in the context of developing and managing a contemporary hospitality business
recognise and value the importance of the hospitality consumer, their needs, experience, and diversity, in both the operational and strategic contexts
apply appropriate theoretical concepts to dynamic and diverse hospitality concerns such as gourmet restaurants, pub franchises or international hotels
manage the complex relationships between the key industry players, whilst acknowledging the social responsibility of the 21st century hospitality manager.
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International Hospitality Management with Sandwich
BA (Hons)
International Hospitality Management with Sandwich placement
Historically acclaimed in the subject disciplines of international hospitality management, the University of Wolverhampton offers this exciting, innovative course to students seeking employability and critical business skills for the rapidly expanding hospitality industry. Engagement with that industry is paramount in this program, offering chances to apply your learning in live events, field trips and encounters with guest lecturers. Using these resources, the experienced and reputable subject team at the Wolverhampton Business School are poised to prepare you for work within the dynamic industry environment, underpinning your practical experience with theoretical awareness. A breadth of public, private and voluntary roles worldwide will be attainable following your graduation, which you will readily meet with reflexivity, creativity and understanding.
Our business courses are hosted in our new, purpose-built Business School, the Lord Swraj Paul Building which sits at the heart of the University's City Campus - Molineux, right next to Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium. The six storey centre is home to an executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café.
At the business school we have many esteemed alumni including, Adnan Ali Cassim who graduated in 2016 and is now a deputy chief sub editor, here what he has to say about his course experience here.
With the hospitality industry making huge, vital moves in the wake of impact by Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic, it is crucial that you not only approach potential careers with a base of subject knowledge, but initiative, inspiration and innovation. Fuelling your creativity, engagement with the industry is embedded throughout the curriculum where your research may be applied. Informed and endorsed by the University’s research, publications and engagement with professional bodies such as the ITT, ABTA and ATHE, this course’s approach has consistently led to employment for alumni at the most senior management levels worldwide.
Online and face-to-face components of the programme are integrated into a complimentary learning experience, incentivising enquiry and formative feedback to build your evaluative and problem-solving abilities. The standard layout of Business School for topics studied in this blended approach ensures that all students will stay on the same page, the University valuing consistency and familiarity in this aspect. Peer-to-peer sessions such as small group case study analysis, assessment unpacking, discussion and seminars will also be featured, offering further opportunities for reflection and practice of communicative skills.
You will learn about the global marketplace within which the hospitality industry operates, building an invaluable sense of digital literacy and developing business skills which will aid in strategic planning, organisation and sustainable management of international hospitality operations. Your problem-solving and critical thinking skills will also be trained, crucial for success in modern organisations. The strong theoretical underpinning of this course – revolving around principles of innovation and enterprise, sustainability, responsibility and digital awareness – has led to many of the University’s alumni seeking further education, progressing to a PhD level and entering education as lecturers themselves.
Sandwich Year
You will have the opportunity to undertake a 40 credit placement at Level 5 of study.
“Having chosen to undertake a degree at the University of Wolverhampton, I was happy to have my expectations exceeded on almost all accounts. A key focus during the course was the ability to fully understand the industry and also to gain the skills and knowledge that set me above others during the recruitment process.”
“I am convinced that the degree, and the knowledge I gained through it, gave me a fantastic platform for my development and opened up great career opportunities. I owe a considerable amount of my success to my lecturers. Combined with an unforgettable social life and lifelong friends, the years I spent there benefit me every day."
The BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management prepares you for management roles in the dynamic and global hospitality industry. By studying this programme you will acquire industry relevant knowledge and develop skills to help you plan and manage resources and enhance consumer experiences. You will be equipped to work within the contemporary hospitality industry and prepared for management careers with worldwide work opportunities. The course incorporates excellent links with industry partners and students enjoy subject related field trips e.g. ExCeL, London. In the first and second year of the course you will enhance your employment prospects by completing a work placement in the Hospitality industry; your tutor will work with you to identify your aspirations and to find a suitable placement, a number of placements lead to employment opportunities on Graduation.
We make sure that you have opportunities to gain professional qualifications alongside your degree – for example you can study at a greatly reduced rate for the National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (NCPLH), which is essential for anyone wishing to work as a licensee in the UK. Work based practice and employability are key themes of this course and you will engage with industry experts throughout your studies, making sure that you are equipped to work within the contemporary hospitality environment and are able meet the challenges of enterprise in the digital age.
This course prepares you for many managerial roles including those in hotels, restaurants, contract catering, arenas, pubs and nightclubs. Employers range from family-run businesses to multi-national brands, with opportunities for self run businesses. Positions held by former graduates include: Unit Managers in Marriott Hotels, Wetherspoons, Welcome Break, and Yates Wine Lodge. Other graduates have become Operations Co-coordinator at Telford International Centre; Personnel Manager at Adams Beach Resort, Cyprus; Hospitality Manager at Molineux Football Stadium; and Events Coordinator at Best Western Valley Hotel.
As a graduate of this course you will be able to:
strategically analyse and evaluate the regional, national and international business environment and its impact on the local hospitality environment
demonstrate the knowledge and enterprising skills required in managing an international hospitality function
use industry-specific digital technology, in the context of developing and managing a contemporary hospitality business
recognise and value the importance of the hospitality consumer, their needs, experience, and diversity, in both the operational and strategic contexts
apply appropriate theoretical concepts to dynamic and diverse hospitality concerns such as gourmet restaurants, pub franchises or international hotels
manage the complex relationships between the key industry players, whilst acknowledging the social responsibility of the 21st century hospitality manager.
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International Hospitality Management with FY
BA (Hons)
International Hospitality Management with Foundation Year
This course prepares you for management roles in the dynamic and global hospitality industry. By studying this programme you will acquire industry relevant knowledge and develop skills to help you plan and manage resources and enhance consumer experiences. You will be equipped to work within the contemporary hospitality industry and prepared for management careers with worldwide work opportunities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4LI011 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
4LI014 The International Hospitality Context (20 Credits)
4LI007 Employability: The World of Work (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5LI005 Employability: Managing Finance and Human Resources (20 Credits)
5LI013 Research Themes in International Hospitality (20 Credits)
Year 4
6LI022 Research, Interpretation and Analysis (20 Credits)
6LI007 Gastronomy and Menu Design (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6LI008 Hotel and Accommodation Management (20 Credits)
6BU008 Strategy and Consultancy 20 SEM2 Core (20 Credits)
6BE001 Creating and Starting a New Business Venture or 6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success or 6BU009 Social Enterprise in Context or 6MK002 Marketing Strategy (20 Credits)
“Having chosen to undertake a degree at the University of Wolverhampton, I was happy to have my expectations exceeded on almost all accounts. A key focus during the course was the ability to fully understand the industry and also to gain the skills and knowledge that set me above others during the recruitment process.”
“I am convinced that the degree, and the knowledge I gained through it, gave me a fantastic platform for my development and opened up great career opportunities. I owe a considerable amount of my success to my lecturers. Combined with an unforgettable social life and lifelong friends, the years I spent there benefit me every day."
We make sure that you have opportunities to gain professional qualifications alongside your degree – for example you can study at a greatly reduced rate for the National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (NCPLH), which is essential for anyone wishing to work as a licensee in the UK. Work based practice and employability are key themes of this course and you will engage with industry experts throughout your studies, making sure that you are equipped to work within the contemporary hospitality environment and are able meet the challenges of enterprise in the digital age.
This course prepares you for many managerial roles including those in hotels, restaurants, contract catering, arenas, pubs and nightclubs. Employers range from family-run businesses to multi-national brands, with opportunities for self run businesses. Positions held by former graduates include: Unit Managers in Marriott Hotels, Wetherspoons, Welcome Break, and Yates Wine Lodge. Other graduates have become Operations Co-coordinator at Telford International Centre; Personnel Manager at Adams Beach Resort, Cyprus; Hospitality Manager at Molineux Football Stadium; and Events Coordinator at Best Western Valley Hotel.
As a graduate of this course you will be able to:
strategically analyse and evaluate the regional, national and international business environment and its impact on the local hospitality environment
demonstrate the knowledge and enterprising skills required in managing an international hospitality function
use industry-specific digital technology, in the context of developing and managing a contemporary hospitality business
recognise and value the importance of the hospitality consumer, their needs, experience, and diversity, in both the operational and strategic contexts
apply appropriate theoretical concepts to dynamic and diverse hospitality concerns such as gourmet restaurants, pub franchises or international hotels
manage the complex relationships between the key industry players, whilst acknowledging the social responsibility of the 21st century hospitality manager.
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Tourism and Marketing Management
BA (Hons)
Tourism and Marketing Management with Sandwich Placement
A degree in Tourism and Marketing Management will prepare you for career opportunities in the tourism sector where you will be able to use a portfolio of marketing expertise and skills to inform the management of tourist destinations and attractions.
During your studies you will learn a range of academic and applied practical skills which will support you in progressing toward an academic career, employment in industry, or support you in developing your own business. There will be opportunities to learn theories and academic perspectives in the specialism of Tourism Management, as well as apply topics learnt in applied modules, providing you with practical skills upon graduation. You will learn about all aspects of tourism from travel and tourism to dark tourism. You will also learn about effective marketing, covering topics from customer acquisition to applied marketing strategy.
You will be given the opportunity to work with real businesses and gain access to managers and executive officers, as well as put your skills into practise. Upon graduation students can expect to enter a number of roles in the tourism sector within the public, private or voluntary sectors, or continue on to postgraduate study. Career opportunities include travel agents, destination management and marketing organisations, visitor attractions, heritage sites, local authorities, cultural organisations, travel operators, transport organisations and travel industry suppliers.
By studying the BA (Hons) Tourism and Marketing Management degree at the University of Wolverhampton, you will learn about and experience the range of issues and opportunities that affect this dynamic and fast-paced sector. Within a highly supportive, student-focused environment, you will learn about critical topics such as tourism placemaking, website development and design, destination marketing and management, innovation in marketing and marketing and digital strategy.
This course is designed to meet the increasing demand worldwide for graduates, who possess the required competencies and knowledge to operate in multiple parts of the global Tourism industry and beyond. Working closely with our industry partners, ABTA and The Institute for Travel and Tourism (ITT), we’ll provide you with a range of opportunities to apply your academic studies to what is happening in the industry right now. As an ITT Centre of Excellence, we will bring exciting experiences, such as the ITT Future You Conference direct to our city centre based campus.
The Management and Leadership department has strong reputations in the subject disciplines of tourism management and marketing. Staff bring a combination of industry expertise and experience and have delivered a number of consultancy projects on behalf of organisations such as The NEC Group, further demonstrating our expertise around the management of venues.
Courses are informed and endorsed by our research, publications, and engagement with professional bodies such as the Association for Events Management Education (AEME) and Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).
We have forged strong links with industry partners and the department are members of The Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE), The Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) and are an ABTA Partner.
As well as being an institutional member of the CIM, the University is an Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence. These accreditations recognise leading universities who maintain high professional standards throughout marketing and travel and tourism industries.
Teaching at the University is designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of learners, and benefits from technology supported learning so that you can develop your IT skills whilst developing and presenting exciting and industry-relevant assessments.
The University of Wolverhampton continues to develop state of the art facilities which will greatly enhance your learning experience. A new purpose built facility has been built to house the University of Wolverhampton Business School. Designed to nurture talents and provide platform for engagement with the business community in the region, the University of Wolverhampton Business School building will provide state of the art facilities such as executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. This building and facilities will provide a conducive environment for learning and HE experience.
You can develop the skills and knowledge that you need to study at undergraduate level, building on your strengths and working on your weaknesses, so that you can feel confident that by the end you are ready to commence a degree course, and to apply the skills to undertake the directed and independent learning which will help you to achieve your potential. This will allow you to embark on Level 4 study in an
appropriate undergraduate discipline or combined award, confident that you have developed the skills and chosen the most relevant subject area(s) to specialise in, which will allow you to perform strongly at degree level and enhance your career aims.
There are many internal and external initiatives which have been developed to support students’ employability development and to boost your career prospects with real life business experience. For example, FORAGE which is embedded throughout your course, offers you the opportunity to gain virtual work experience with world-leading companies such as Deloitte, BCG and Microsoft. Moreover, the University’s employability hub, The Workplace, provides assistance in finding suitable placements and making successful applications, from identifying a job role to CV writing, applications, interviews and assessment centres. The Workplace also has a team of careers consultants and employability advisers who offer help with employment opportunities. There is also a virtual jobs boards, which advertise a multitude of casual and permanent roles. These may be of interest to you whilst studying with us or as you look for your first post-university graduate job.
Every module delivered as part of this course aims to give students exposure to the industry, this is either through a field trip or industry experts delivering guest lectures.
A degree in Tourism and Marketing Management will prepare you for career opportunities in the tourism sector where you will be able to use a portfolio of marketing expertise and skills to inform the management and marketing of tourist destinations and attractions.
There will be opportunities to engage with Alumni who have gained successful careers in the Tourism sectors. Upon graduation students can expect to enter a number of roles in the tourism sector within the public, private or voluntary sectors, or continue on to postgraduate study. Career opportunities include providing the marketing for travel agents, marketing destinations and attractions working for destination management and marketing organisations, visitor attractions, heritage sites, local authorities, cultural organisations, tour operators, transport organisations and travel industry suppliers.
For the award of an honours degree, you, the student, will be able to:
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of key aspects of tourism and marketing management within the tourism sector, including acquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge, at least some of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of defined aspects of a discipline with an appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge.
Demonstrate an ability to deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and enquiry within the tourism and marketing management discipline and apply the methods and techniques that they have learned to review, consolidate, extend and apply your knowledge and understanding, and to initiate and carry out projects.
Demonstrate conceptual understanding that enables the student:
to devise and sustain arguments, and/or to solve problems, using ideas and techniques, some of which are at the forefront of a discipline
to describe and comment upon particular aspects of current research, or equivalent advanced scholarship, in the discipline.
Demonstrate the ability to manage your own learning, and to make use of scholarly reviews and primary sources (for example, refereed research articles and/or original materials appropriate to the discipline) and communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data (that may be incomplete), to make judgements, and to frame appropriate questions to achieve a solution - or identify a range of solutions - to a problem.
Propose, undertake and present an independent study project that analyses a key issue in the area of tourism and marketing management.
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Tourism and Marketing Management with Foundation Y
BA (Hons)
Tourism and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
A degree in Tourism and Marketing Management will prepare you for career opportunities in the tourism sector where you will be able to use a portfolio of marketing expertise and skills to inform the management of tourist destinations and attractions.
During your studies you will learn a range of academic and applied practical skills which will support you in progressing toward an academic career, employment in industry, or support you in developing your own business. There will be opportunities to learn theories and academic perspectives in the specialism of Tourism Management, as well as apply topics learnt in applied modules, providing you with practical skills upon graduation. You will learn about all aspects of tourism from travel and tourism to dark tourism. You will also learn about effective marketing, covering topics from customer acquisition to applied marketing strategy. You will be given the opportunity to work with real businesses and gain access to managers and executive officers, as well as put your skills into practise. Upon graduation students can expect to enter a number of roles in the tourism sector within the public, private or voluntary sectors, or continue on to postgraduate study. Career opportunities include travel agents, destination management and marketing organisations, visitor attractions, heritage sites, local authorities, cultural organisations, travel operators, transport organisations and travel industry suppliers.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
6LI022 Research, Interpretation and Analysis (20 Credits)
6MK002 Applied Marketing Strategy (20 Credits)
6LI018 Tourism in Emerging Markets (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
The Marketing, Innovation, Leisure and Enterprise (MiLE) department has strong reputations in the subject disciplines of tourism management and marketing, based on a combination of the industry expertise and experience of MiLE department staff who have delivered a number of consultancy projects on behalf of organisations such as The NEC Group, further demonstrating our expertise around the management of venues.
Courses are informed and endorsed by our research, publications, and engagement with professional bodies such as the Association for Events Management Education (AEME) and Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).
We have forged strong links with industry partners including The Tourism Society and The Tourism Management Institute (TMI). We also work closely with large travel and tourism businesses such as TUI UK Plc and the European Tour Operators Association, and are the department are members of The Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE), the Association of Event Management Education (AEME), The Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) and The Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME).
As well as being an institutional member of the CIM, the University is an Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence. These accreditations recognise leading universities who maintain high professional standards throughout marketing and travel and tourism industries.
Students of this course will gain the opportunity to engage in industry specific work placements, gain access to high level industry speakers, gain access to senior industry figures for research purposes and have the opportunity to be awarded the annual ITT Centre of Excellence Student of the Year award. Furthermore, our relationship with University venues: The Arena Theatre and The Performance Hub provide an alternative classroom which you will access as part of your course. Learning with us, you will engage with industry through application of learning to live events, field trips and guest lecturers. These resources and developments place MiLE in a very strong position to provide both practical experiences which underpin theoretical understanding and prepare you for the challenges of working in the dynamic event marketing environment.
Teaching at the University is designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of learners, and benefits from technology supported learning so that you can develop your IT skills whilst developing and presenting exciting and industry-relevant assessments.
The University of Wolverhampton continues to develop state of the art facilities which will greatly enhance your learning experience. A new purpose built facility has been built to house the University of Wolverhampton Business School. Designed to nurture talents and provide platform for engagement with the business community in the region, the University of Wolverhampton Business School building will provide state of the art facilities such as executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. This building and facilities will provide a conducive environment for learning and HE experience.
You can develop the skills and knowledge that you need to study at undergraduate level, building on your strengths and working on your weaknesses, so that you can feel confident that by the end you are ready to commence a degree course, and to apply the skills to undertake the directed and independent learning which will help you to achieve your potential. This will allow you to embark on Level 4 study in an appropriate undergraduate discipline or combined award, confident that you have developed the skills and chosen the most relevant subject area(s) to specialise in, which will allow you to perform strongly at degree level and enhance your career aims.
There are many internal and external initiatives which have been developed to support students’ employability development and to boost your career prospects with real life business experience. For example the Challenge Academy, organised and delivered by the university, is a network of students who undertake short-term projects on behalf of businesses. During the first and second year of the degree students take a module which gives them an opportunity to undertake a placement, in the final year there are opportunities to undertake real life consultancy projects. Between the second and third year of the degree students have an opportunity to take a sandwich placement, which is a ten months paid placement in the industry. The University’s Careers Centre provides assistance in finding suitable placements and making successful applications, from identifying a job role to CV writing, applications, interviews and assessment centres. Every module delivered as part of this course aims to give students exposure to the industry, this is either through a field trip or an industry speaker guest talk. All university students are eligible for the ERASMUS+ EU Placements. These are paid or unpaid placements organised in the area of students’ study or interest in a number of European Union countries. There are two to twelve months summer or yearlong placements which are organised and funded by the scheme (flights, insurance, accommodation, transfers, etc.). The University has a team of careers consultants and employability advisers who offer help with the above opportunities. There is also a virtual jobs boards called the Workplace which advertises a multitude of casual and permanent roles. These may be of interest to you whilst studying with us or as you look for your first post-university graduate job.
A degree in Tourism and Marketing Management will prepare you for career opportunities in the tourism sector where you will be able to use a portfolio of marketing expertise and skills to inform the management of tourist destinations and attractions. During your studies there will be opportunities to gain employability support such as CV writing, applying for job vacancies and writing personal statements. There will be opportunities to engage with Alumni who have gained successful careers in the Tourism sectors. Challenge Academy provides a link between students and real life projects which can be undertaken alongside study, and are often integrated into modules. This gives students many opportunities to network with industry professionals and gain hands on experience which will give our students a competitive advantage when they graduate. There is also business start-up support available for those wanting to run their own business. There are also opportunities to engage in careers fairs, as well as the Career Development Week initiative. Upon graduation students can expect to enter a number of roles in the tourism sector within the public, private or voluntary sectors, or continue on to postgraduate study. Career opportunities include travel agents, destination management and marketing organisations, visitor attractions, heritage sites, local authorities, cultural organisations, travel operators, transport organisations and travel industry suppliers.
For the award of an honours degree, you, the student, will be able to:
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of key aspects of tourism and marketing management within the tourism sector, including acquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge, at least some of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of defined aspects of a discipline with an appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge.
Demonstrate an ability to deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and enquiry within the tourism and marketing management discipline and apply the methods and techniques that they have learned to review, consolidate, extend and apply your knowledge and understanding, and to initiate and carry out projects.
Demonstrate conceptual understanding that enables the student:
to devise and sustain arguments, and/or to solve problems, using ideas and techniques, some of which are at the forefront of a discipline
to describe and comment upon particular aspects of current research, or equivalent advanced scholarship, in the discipline.
Demonstrate the ability to manage your own learning, and to make use of scholarly reviews and primary sources (for example, refereed research articles and/or original materials appropriate to the discipline) and communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data (that may be incomplete), to make judgements, and to frame appropriate questions to achieve a solution - or identify a range of solutions - to a problem.
Propose, undertake and present an independent study project that analyses a key issue in the area of business and human resource management.
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International Tourism and Hospitality Management
MA
International Tourism and Hospitality Management
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International Tourism and Hospitality Management
MA
International Tourism and Hospitality Management
Business and management
This programme offers flexibility in terms of career choice and meets industry demand because there is a wide appeal amongst employers for graduates who have wide range of knowledge and expertise in the sector. The MA International Tourism and Hospitality Management course will equip you with the agile, reflexive and critical thinking skills which are vital for success in modern organisations. You will be able to use prior experience and certificated learning to gain credits against the programme.
The course is unique in bringing together the two subject areas and teaching on the course is undertaken by experienced practitioners. The teaching team have published widely in both subject areas and the Department has been recognised as a centre of excellence by the Institute of Travel and Tourism.
The course is based around four core pillars of digital business, sustainable business, innovative business and responsible business and students will explore the functional areas of business through these themes giving them an immersive experience which will result in a thorough understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by organisations in the 21st century. For example, some modules are designed with foundation in Sustainable Tourism Development and multidisciplinary approach to the topic of sustainability. Also, others examine issues and global cases in Innovation, Competitiveness, Digitalisation of tourism and hospitality business, Diversification, Leadership and People management, and Emerging market issues. This module incorporates state of the art research for the team and leading researchers in the field of tourism and hospitality.
The University of Wolverhampton is affiliated to Institute of Travel & Tourism (ITT), Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) and Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE).
This course is designed to equip professionals to undertake a range of diverse operational and strategic management roles within the hospitality and tourism sectors. Studying on this programme you will be introduced to application of management concepts relating to hospitality and event organisations, including tourism planning, destination management and hotel related operations.
You will gain knowledge in the use and management of a range of property and venue types, ranging from B&Bs to mixed development properties. You will be able to work with technology and tools associated with the management of hospitality and tourism to create exceptional consumer experiences. You’ll also be equipped with the skills to manage material, financial and human resources to ensure sustainability. You will be provided a contextual knowledge base from which you can interpret relevant concepts and theories and develop ideas not only to provide solutions to the complex challenges facing tourism and hospitality organisations but also communicate these solutions effectively to a range of audiences using a variety of medium including digital platforms.
If you are interested in owning and managing your own business and wish to acquire business skills this is the course for you! You will develop skills in enterprise, employability and entrepreneurship necessary for the creation of tourism and hospitality business in a wide range of settings.
This programme offers flexibility to students in terms of career choice and meets industry demand because there is a wide appeal amongst employers for students who have both event and hospitality sector knowledge and expertise. Students will be able to use prior experience and certificated learning to gain credits against the programme.
The course is unique in bringing together the two subject areas, and teaching on the course is undertaken by experienced practitioners. The teaching team have published widely in both subject areas and the Department has been recognised as a centre of excellence by the Institute of Travel and Tourism.
In the first instance, the course enables you to have a wider range of employment sector outcomes in either more traditional hospitality careers, or the tourism management area. Employability is incorporated in all the subject specific modules that seek to engage students with hospitality and tourism management discourse for future employment and continuing personal and professional development. Some aspects of the course include live project simulation in which you will engage with a real location to develop a practically feasible project. To meet the needs of those who may want to run their own business in tourism consulting, event catering, food service and travel operations entrepreneurial dimension is emphasised.
There is also the pathway of higher and further education teaching in terms of career path and development. Some of our master’s students are in lecturing jobs in HEIs and FEIs in the UK and overseas. Students also have the option to progress to higher degree. A master’s qualification prepares you for PhD study. Increasingly the department is attracting PhD students in the subject area.
Critically analyse key concepts, processes and theories and their application in professional practice to provide effective solutions to operational and strategic issues in hospitality and event management.
Critically evaluate social, cultural, economic and technological trends in the leisure economy to effectively design and manage sustainable products/services.
Synthesise effective event and catering plans in order to deliver a competitive visitor economy product.
Critically evaluate event and hospitality marketing and the role of advanced technology in managing visitor/guest experience.
Critically engage with hospitality and event management discourse for future employment or continuing personal and professional development.
Synthesise and analyse appropriate secondary and primary data to effectively address contemporary hospitality and event issues.
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Marketing Management
BA (Hons)
Marketing Management
Business and management
The BA (Hons) Marketing Management course aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge and understanding of business. This degree focuses on key marketing theories and their strategic applications to organisations, and how operating within a highly digitised and challenging global business environment can be applied.
Through the use of a wide range of approaches and e-learning forums, students will learn varied aspects of marketing principles essential to the work of marketing professionals. This includesmarketing planning and strategy, digital marketing techniques, consumer behaviour, advertising, communication with customers and much more. Throughout the course, students will learn practical skills, including IT,plus numerical and communication skills. Much of this will be reinforced by real-life examples.
The BA (Hons) Marketing Management course provides an option for students to pursue a one-year work placement in employment, either in the UK or abroad. In addition to this by studying on the BA (Hons) Marketing Management students will be able to access a wide variety of internships (both paid and unpaid), which will further develop their knowledge and application of marketing management techniques in practice.
You may also study Marketing as part of the following joint awards:
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
BA (Hons) Marketing Management is a 3-year marketing course. Each year is comprised of two semesters and every semester contains two 30 credit modules. As we focus on employability, we aim to teach you marketing skills which marketing employers are looking for in a marketing graduate. Our marketing course develops your personal brand in multiple ways:
Basics of Marketing
You will start your marketing course by studying the fundamentals of marketing, during which you will explore key marketing and management theories, and how to apply them to solve real-time business issues. This includes:
website design and development
search engine marketing (SEM)
search engine optimisation (SEO)
content marketing
consumer behaviour
green and ethical marketing
data analytics
marketing management
digital marketing
Marketing tools
In order to adjust into the post covid digital marketing world you need to know the use of marketing tools to assist the marketing operations and automation. The marketing industry is heavily relying on marketing tools to make internal and external processes seamless. We have embedded some of these key marketing tools into our modules to prepare you for the industry, such as Content Management Systems (CMS), Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) tools, Keyword analysis tools, Email marketing tools, Advertisement tools, Social Media Management tools, Marketing Research tools, Data Analytics tools and Search Engine tools.
Key Marketing Skills
We are fully aware of marketing trends and the expectations of the marketing employers. According to the CMO survey and the Chartered Marketing Institute, marketing experts think that Website optimisation, Digital media and search, Direct digital marketing to customers, Data analytics, MarTech systems/platforms, Online experimentations and/or A/B testing, Customer relationship management (CRM) and User experience are some of the key marketing skills. You learn all the skills through our modules.
Networking
We have a strong link with the industry and there are many businesses working with us. We also have some consultancy style modules where you get to work with real-time businesses as a marketing student to solve their real-time marketing issues. Moreover, we also invite marketing experts in our modules to talk about key marketing issues in the industry. These modules help you network with marketing experts. This networking brings a lot of opportunities for you in form of jobs, work placements and internship.
Online Personal branding
In your final year you study ‘The Marketing Consultant’ module which will help you develop your online personal brand with the use of social media platforms. This module helps you identify the industry route you want to take, your strengths and weaknesses, career opportunities, competition in the industry, development of your online presence and finally set your short-term and long-term objectives.
The IoD Student Mentoring Scheme
A fantastic opportunity for our final year marketing students to join a mentoring scheme connected to the IoD (Institute of Directors) to help you get ahead on the career ladder. You will be able to get advice and encouragement from a Senior Manager, Director or Chief executive.
Marketing Bootcamp
Marketing Bootcamp is a series of hour-long marketing events. We invite marketing experts from industry and academia to talk about contemporary issues in marketing. We also give opportunity to our marketing students to share their marketing experience and share the stage with experts. We also organise marketing workshops to provide hands on training on different digital marketing tools.
Our purpose-built Business School, the Lord Swraj Paul Building, sits at the heart of the University's City Campus - Molineux, right next to Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium. The six storey centre is home to an executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. Find out more about Marketing Bootcamp.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1. Develop and apply research, writing, numerical, digital and personal skills within a business context
2. Develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of marketing management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
3. Apply relevant transferable skills to a career in marketing management (for example, managing projects, communication, working in teams, research and appropriate technologies and critically reflect on the effectiveness of their own skills and knowledge).
4. Examine contemporary and strategic marketing issues through the application of relevant analytical concepts, models and theories.
5. Evaluate and demonstrate an informed understanding of ethical responsibilities contributing to their professional values and their role in organisations and society in the 21st century.
6. Critically appraise relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different business scenarios.
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Marketing Management with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Marketing Management with Sandwich placement
The BA (Hons) Marketing Management course aims to provide the student with an underpinning knowledge and understanding of business and how marketing theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and challenging global business environment can be applied.
Through the use of a wide range of approaches and e-learning forums students will learn varied aspects of marketing principles essential to the work of marketing professionals including: marketing planning and strategy, digital marketing techniques, consumer behaviour, advertising, communication with customers, pricing, distribution, selling techniques, building relationships with stakeholders and researching markets. Throughout the course students will learn practical skills, including IT, numerical and communication skills, much of this will be underpinned by real life examples.
The BA (Hons) Marketing Management course provides an option for students to pursue a one-year work placement in employment, either in the UK or abroad. In addition to this by studying on the BA (Hons) Marketing Management students will be able to access a wide variety of internships (both paid and unpaid), which will further develop their knowledge and application of marketing management techniques in practice.
You may also study Marketing as part of the following joint awards:
BA (Hons) Marketing Management with a sandwich placement is a 4-year marketing course. As we focus on employability, we aim to teach you marketing skills which marketing employers are looking for in a marketing graduate. Our marketing course develops your personal brand in multiple ways:
Basics of Marketing: You start your marketing course with fundamentals of marketing module where you learn the basics of marketing management. Similarly, in all other modules you explore key marketing and management theories and their application in order to solve real time business issues, for example, website development and design, search engine marketing (SEM), Search engine optimisation (SEO), Content marketing, consumer behaviour, green and ethical marketing, Data Analytics, management and leadership and finally digital marketing.
Marketing tools: In order to adjust into the post covid digital marketing world you need to know the use of marketing tools to assist the marketing operations and automation. The marketing industry is heavily relying on marketing tools to make internal and external processes seamless. We have embedded some of these key marketing tools into our modules to prepare you for the industry, such as Content Management Systems (CMS), Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) tools, Keyword analysis tools, Email marketing tools, Advertisement tools, Social Media Management tools, Marketing Research tools, Data Analytics tools and Search Engine tools.
Key Marketing Skills: We are fully aware of marketing trends and the expectations of the marketing employers. According to the CMO survey and the Chartered Marketing Institute, marketing experts think that Website optimisation, Digital media and search, Direct digital marketing to customers, Data analytics, MarTech systems/platforms, Online experimentations and/or A/B testing, Customer relationship management (CRM) and User experience are some of the key marketing skills. You learn all the skills through our modules.
Networking: We have a strong link with the industry and there are many businesses working with us. We also have some consultancy style modules where you get to work with real-time businesses as a marketing student to solve their real-time marketing issues. Moreover, we also invite marketing experts in our modules to talk about key marketing issues in the industry. These modules help you network with marketing experts. This networking brings a lot of opportunities for you in form of jobs, work placements and internship.
Online Personal branding: In your final year you study ‘The Marketing Consultant’ module which will help you develop your online personal brand with the use of social media platforms. This module helps you identify the industry route you want to take, your strengths and weaknesses, career opportunities, competition in the industry, development of your online presence and finally set your short-term and long-term objectives.
The IoD Student Mentoring Scheme: A fantastic opportunity for our final year marketing students to join a mentoring scheme connected to the IoD (Institute of Directors) to help you get ahead on the career ladder. You will be able to get advice and encouragement from a Senior Manager, Director or Chief executive.
Marketing Bootcamp is a series of hour-long marketing events. We invite marketing experts from industry and academia to talk about contemporary issues in marketing. We also give opportunity to our marketing students to share their marketing experience and share the stage with experts. We also organise marketing workshops to provide hands on training on different digital marketing tools.
Our purpose-built Business School, the Lord Swraj Paul Building, sits at the heart of the University's City Campus - Molineux, right next to Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium. The six storey centre is home to an executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. Find out more about our facilities.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing-related areas including product & brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing and service sectors.
The course has been designed to obtain maximum exemptions from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Marketing Management course graduates will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing and with the relevant work experience can progress onto the CIM Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing. You may also choose to study an MSc Marketing. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide students with opportunities to progress into various marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1. Develop and apply research, writing, numerical, digital and personal skills within a business context
2. Develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of marketing management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
3. Apply relevant transferable skills to a career in marketing management (for example, managing projects, communication, working in teams, research and appropriate technologies and critically reflect on the effectiveness of their own skills and knowledge).
4. Examine contemporary and strategic marketing issues through the application of relevant analytical concepts, models and theories.
5. Evaluate and demonstrate an informed understanding of ethical responsibilities contributing to their professional values and their role in organisations and society in the 21st century.
6. Critically appraise relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different business scenarios.
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Marketing Management with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Marketing Management with Foundation Year
The BA (Hons) Marketing Management with foundation year course aims to provide the student with an underpinning knowledge and understanding of business and how marketing theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and challenging global business environment can be applied.
Through the use of a wide range of approaches and e-learning forums students will learn varied aspects of marketing principles essential to the work of marketing professionals including: marketing planning and strategy, digital marketing techniques, consumer behaviour, advertising, communication with customers, pricing, distribution, selling techniques, building relationships with stakeholders and researching markets. Throughout the course students will learn practical skills, including IT, numerical and communication skills, much of this will be underpinned by real life examples.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
The BA (Hons) Marketing Management with foundation year course provides an option for students to pursue a one-year work placement in employment, either in the UK or abroad. In addition to this by studying on the BA (Hons) Marketing Management with foundation year, students will be able to access a wide variety of internships (both paid and unpaid), which will further develop their knowledge and application of marketing management techniques in practice.
You may also study Marketing as part of the following joint awards:
6MK005 Personal Selling and Sales Management (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6MK010 Consumer Behaviour (20 Credits)
6MK007 Managing Corporate Reputation (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing-related areas including product & brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing and service sectors.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1. Develop and apply research, writing, numerical, digital and personal skills within a business context
2. Develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of marketing management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
3. Apply relevant transferable skills to a career in marketing management (for example, managing projects, communication, working in teams, research and appropriate technologies and critically reflect on the effectiveness of their own skills and knowledge).
4. Examine contemporary and strategic marketing issues through the application of relevant analytical concepts, models and theories.
5. Evaluate and demonstrate an informed understanding of ethical responsibilities contributing to their professional values and their role in organisations and society in the 21st century.
6. Critically appraise relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different business scenarios.
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Digital Marketing Management
MSc
Digital Marketing Management
The MSc Digital Marketing Management course is aimed at graduates and practitioners who are seeking to enhance their knowledge and understanding of current marketing thinking and techniques, to develop careers within the profession. The context is a highly dynamic, digitally focused, environment where complex factors, (particularly technology and innovation), create significant impact on marketing strategies. Digital marketing is a critical area for contemporary business success and today Organisations are seeking employees who are creative and skilled in digital marketing.
The course develops key marketing skills which will support both entrepreneurial self-development and employment. It also meets the requirements of managers operating at a senior level. The MSc Digital Marketing Management syllabus covers both strategic and operational perspectives and places emphasis upon the practical use of the knowledge gained via the employment of both live and simulated case material. You will develop enhanced key skills in the identification and prediction of current and future digital marketing needs; formulating and managing research; presentation skills; problem solving and organising; managing group-based projects; team working and leadership.
Feedback from students is extremely positive and they appreciate the applied nature of the course and the opportunity to work on real life business challenges. Many report that the consultancy style approach that is used in the course, helped them to secure an elevated marketing position, following completion of their studies.
This course will equip you with the necessary skills to operate as a competent digital marketing executive. The potential career paths include a senior marketing executive, marketing analyst, or specialist marketing consultant.
On completion of the course you will be able to:
Demonstrate an ability to evaluate and plan at a professional and strategic level (i.e., formulate digital marketing strategies and plans). Analytical evaluation is emphasised to support the MSc pathway
Develop and implement a research proposal for investigating a digital marketing challenge and communicate the results and conclusions of research and investigation via a variety of feedback and communication modes.
Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge (and application) of a range of techniques and frameworks applicable to analysing market environments and the understanding that enables the proposal of new hypotheses where appropriate. Quantitative approaches are emphasised to support the MSc pathway
Critically assess the importance and impact of internationalisation and globalisation on organisations’ digital marketing activities and identify marketing opportunities.
Synthesise a range of marketing and digital marketing theories and data to produce a coherent situational analysis and further your understanding and skill through a variety of methodologies and learning & assessment mechanisms.
Produce an independent piece of original work to an appropriate professional standard in both content and appearance
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Marketing Management
MSc
Digital Marketing Management
The MSc Marketing Management course is aimed at graduates and practitioners who desire to enhance their knowledge and understanding of a range of current marketing thinking and techniques, to support and enhance careers within the profession. In the context of a highly dynamic environment where a complexity of factors, particularly technology and innovation, creates significant impact on marketing strategies, management, systems and functions, the programme seeks to develop key marketing skills which will support both entrepreneurial self-development and employment, and also meet the requirements of managers operating at a senior level. In order to provide students with maximum opportunity, where appropriate live case studies will form part or all of the assessment process, involving interaction with local business.
By the end of the programme students will have acquired high-level knowledge and understanding of marketing concepts and principles, theoretical and business tools and frameworks and applied analysis. The MSc Marketing Management syllabus covers both strategic and operational perspectives and places emphasis upon the practical use of the knowledge gained via the employment of both live and simulated case material.
Students will develop enhanced key skills in the identification and anticipation of current and future marketing needs in given contexts, formulating and managing research, in presentation skills, problem-solving and organising, managing group-based projects, information gathering and exchange, team working and leadership.
For graduates who are already in employment, the programme will enhance their academic and professional skills and understanding, thus enabling them to accelerate their careers within the organisation or, alternatively, seek employment in another organisation at a higher level.
If you undertake the full time MSc Marketing Management you are entitled to become affiliate members of the CIM during your time at the University of Wolverhampton and by doing so will attract a number of additional benefits.
At, or towards the end of the programme, you may wish to fully enrol with the Chartered Institute of Marketing and add a Professional qualification to your Masters award by taking and passing the remaining examinations for the Diploma in Professional Marketing. This would incur extra charges payable to the CIM.
7MG001 Independent Business Analysis Project (12 months in length)
Semester 2
7MK003 Global Marketing – Strategy and Practice
7MK007 Marketing Strategy for Business
7MK005 Delivering Growth through Innovative Marketing Solutions – Doing it Better
There are a range of opportunities for you to engage in whilst studying your postgraduate course which are designed to enhance your employability. These include guest lectures, live case studies and a range of placement opportunities. The University of Wolverhampton Business School is a major contributor to the local provision and management of the Government-sponsored Business Support schemes, some of which place graduates, selected via a formal interview process, to assist SMEs on supervised projects. The Department of Marketing and Enterprise is a major participant in this scheme and MSc Marketing graduates who have demonstrated a high standard of educational achievement upon graduation are encouraged to apply for such opportunities. Additionally, the University facilitates a range of employment opportunities via its Careers and Employment Services:
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Digital Marketing Management - Extended
MSc
Digital Marketing Management - Extended
The MSc Digital Marketing Management (Extended) course is aimed at graduates and practitioners who are seeking to enhance their knowledge and understanding of current marketing thinking and techniques, to develop careers within the profession. The MSc Digital Marketing Management Extended route enables entry onto the MSc Digital Marketing Management course if you did not gain a first or second class honours at degree level (or equivalent). It will add to your existing skills and knowledge providing you with enhanced understanding and abilities which will prepare you for Masters courses. The context is a highly dynamic, digitally focused, environment where complex factors, (particularly technology and innovation), create significant impact on marketing strategies. Digital marketing is a critical area for contemporary business success and today Organisations are seeking employees who are creative and skilled in digital marketing
The course develops key marketing skills which will support both entrepreneurial self-development and employment. It also meets the requirements of managers operating at a senior level. The MSc Digital Marketing Management syllabus covers both strategic and operational perspectives and places emphasis upon the practical use of the knowledge gained via the employment of both live and simulated case material. You will develop enhanced key skills in the identification and prediction of current and future digital marketing needs; formulating and managing research; presentation skills; problem solving and organising; managing group-based projects; team working and leadership.
Feedback from students is extremely positive and they appreciate the applied nature of the course and the opportunity to work on real life business challenges. Many report that the consultancy style approach that is used in the course, helped them to secure an elevated marketing position, following completion of their studies.
This course will equip you with the necessary skills to operate as a competent digital marketing executive. The potential career paths include a senior marketing executive, marketing analyst, or specialist marketing consultant.
On completion of the course you will be able to:
Demonstrate an ability to evaluate and plan at a professional and strategic level (i.e., formulate digital marketing strategies and plans). Analytical evaluation is emphasised to support the MSc pathway.
Develop and implement a research proposal for investigating a digital marketing challenge and communicate the results and conclusions of research and investigation via a variety of feedback and communication modes.
Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge (and application) of a range of techniques and frameworks applicable to analysing market environments and the understanding that enables the proposal of new hypotheses where appropriate. Quantitative approaches are emphasised to support the MSc pathway
Critically assess the importance and impact of internationalisation and globalisation on organisations’ digital marketing activities and identify marketing opportunities.
Synthesise a range of marketing and digital marketing theories and data to produce a coherent situational analysis and further your understanding and skill through a variety of methodologies and learning & assessment mechanisms.
Produce an independent piece of original work to an appropriate professional standard in both content and appearance
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Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
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Finance and Management
Business and management
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Strategic People Management and Human Resources
MA
Strategic People Management and Human Resources
FEATURES OF THE COURSE
Only 5 MODULES to study (only 1 individual assessment per module)
Excellent face to face sessions in addition to comprehensive online activities
No examinations to worry about
Welcomes mature students with relevant work experience instead of qualifications
Friendly and supportive tutors
Start dates in September and January
Contemporary city centre building with a reputation for good teaching and resources
Available full time 12 months or part time one day a week for 2or 3 years
Very competitive fees for International and UK students
Mapped against the latest CIPD profession map
Whether you are starting a career in Human Resource Management or are already working in this sector our Master’s course will help you to achieve your career goals. It is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) which allows you to become a member of this professional body as well as giving you a relevant and up to date master’s degree from this well-established university.
You may have work experience in a related people management role or graduated recently either way we encourage you to apply. This course will develop the knowledge; skills and behaviours appropriate to middle or senior management and advanced practitioners in the human resource profession.
The course will assist you to make a strategic contribution to any organisation from a people management perspective, in addition it will enable you to advance your career, enabling you to successfully compete for higher level posts within the field of people management either nationally or internationally. It will improve your critical and academic understanding of complex managerial, human resource and organisational issues in addition to networking with likeminded colleagues on the programme.
Wolverhampton Business School is a well-respected university that is committed to widening participation and innovative programmes, consistently scoring highly in student surveys for teaching and student support. We have a good reputation for welcoming international students on the full time course as well as our local students on the part time course. The course tutors are enthusiastic and passionate about their subject and are student centred in their approach, providing advice about your progression on the course.
For anyone wishing to pursue or further their career within the occupational area of people management or human resources internationally and in the UK. A master’s degree along with a CIPD postgraduate qualification is obtained through this course enabling membership to the relevant professional body. Our part time and full time programme is a robust course that has been highly commended by the CIPD for many years.
This recently revised, exciting and innovative programme is designed for those participants looking to enhance and develop their masters’ level strategic level knowledge and behaviours to support career development in the People Management Profession (including Human Resources, Learning and Development and Organisational Development). New modules for this academic year include:
Part time course: Focus on Evolving Issues in the People Profession in the UK
Full time Course :Focus on Contemporary International Employment Issues
You will be encouraged to discuss and debate relevant issues using case studies, action learning sets and many other types of learning activities. Your study is supported by comprehensive online materials as well as face to face tutorials and seminars. There is access to a wide range of resources for study through the library as well as many opportunities to gain help and support for your studies. You will be invited to attend Business School Conferences, guest speakers (often ex-students) will also be invited to speak about their experiences in human resource management
You will take 4 modules (See in modules section below) each with one individual assessment and no examinations to worry about. Also you will complete either /or:
The Masters Research Dissertation
You will choose a topic of interest that you wish to research which is an important aspect for human resources. The resulting project/dissertation will not only allow the development and demonstration of a range of appropriate research skills, but , if organisation based also provides with an insight into an issue and practical recommendations to help address it. This links closely to the business and employability skills required at this level.
The Masters Professional Project
Alternatively if you work for an organisation you can do a project on a strategic people-related issue in any field of human resource management, human resource development or organisational development for the organisation. It might be that you are able to solve a problem, make recommendations or produce an analysis of a people management issue.
We have a longstanding relationship with local branches of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and, if you become a member, you will have access to a wide range of practitioners to develop your networking and other professional skills. Current CIPD branch members may also provide mentoring, which students who are CIPD members can access to help support their personal and professional development. The course is mapped onto the required areas of the CIPD 2018 Profession Map to meet the requirement for the academic element of Chartered Membership and offers four key areas of focus.. Additionally, the completion of the Master's level work-based project or a research based dissertation provides the MA qualification alongside eligibility to apply for CIPD membership
Also on the full time course: an additional study skills module for those who have been out of education or need to top up their study skills to be more successful on the course
Overall, the course adopts an interdisciplinary approach and will helps develop understanding of complex and contested notions in the business environment and the wider people management professions. This provides the opportunity to develop informed perspectives and collective responsibilities as a people professional within local, national and international communities
Course representatives collect students’ views on a regular basis. Student satisfaction is a priority and we are pleased with what our students think. In a recent course review students said:
“This full time course is versatile interactive and engaging” feedback from course committee
“Very pleased with the course especially the way it is delivered” Yvonne
“I believe this course will be instrumental in ensuring I succeed in my future management roles”, Gloria
“We were taught a number of topics that will go a long way in assisting me”, Amaka
'University of Wolverhampton collaboratively with CIPD have made sure that I am equipped with the relevant and up-to-date knowledge and expertise to become a specialist in the field. The course particularly focused on embedding the analytical, research and reflection skills valued so highly in many contemporary organisation. The theoretical frameworks were evaluated in lectures and linked to theory utilisation which further helped to grasp the practicality of each concept. I can honestly say that throughout my studies I have felt motivated and empowered by my lecturers and other students who shared their professional experiences and therefore, also shared real life advice.'
Simona
The University of Wolverhampton Business School currently holds devolved status from the CIPD. This is the culmination of 10 years of student performance above the national average in all areas.
The course aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of the disciplines of HR, encouraging critical reflective thinking and developing independent personal development skills.
During your studies you will have the opportunity to engage in a number of activities outside of normal teaching these may include guest lectures, visits to companies or residentials. These activities are designed to enhance your knowledge, understanding as well as enjoyment of your course.
This course is relevant to occupational areas such as Human resource management specialists , human resource development careers/ employee relations advisers /equality and diversity specialists/development and change managers /International Human Resources /any people management roles/HR directors/advisors and administrators
International, national and local recruitment to the field of human resource occupations is growing locally and internationally. In some areas competition for employment is high, successful completion of this course will give you the competitive edge to be successful in this career path.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate contemporary organisations in terms of their principal operating environments.
Critically analyse how resourcing, talent management and reward strategies are developed and evaluate the different theories and perspectives within employment law and employee relations.
Identify and justify a business issue that is of strategic relevance to the organisation in terms of research and research methods.
Analyse and critically evaluate the historical and theoretical basis of organisational designs and their development in terms of their value and contribution to organisational life.
Critically evaluate the practice, relevance and contribution of HRM and HRD to organisational success and effective change management using major contemporary research and debates in the field of HR.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at Masters level.
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Strategic People Management & Human Resources
PGDip
Strategic People Management & Human Resources
Business and management
Only 4 MODULES to study (with only 1 individual assessment per module)
Excellent face to face sessions in addition to comprehensive online activities
No examinations to worry about
Welcomes mature students with relevant work experience instead of qualifications
Friendly and supportive tutors
Start dates in September and January
Contemporary city centre building with a reputation for good teaching and resources
Part time study, one afternoon per week for 2 years
Very competitive fees
Mapped against the latest CIPD profession map
Links with local CIPD branches for developing networks and accessing support such as mentoring
This is a distinctive, exciting and innovative programme, aligned to the required elements of the latest CIPD Profession Map and accredited by the CIPD. Upon successful completion it provides you with the correct level of qualification to be eligible to apply for Chartered Membership of the CIPD.
The course is designed for those professionals looking to enhance and develop their postgraduate level strategic level knowledge and behaviours to provide the necessary skills, competencies and knowledge to support career development in the People Management Profession (including Human Resources, Learning and Development and Organisational Development).
We have a longstanding relationship with local branches of the CIPD and this ensures that you have access to a wide range of practitioners to develop their networking and other professional skills. CIPD branch members also provide voluntary services such as mentoring which students who are CIPD members can access to help support their personal and professional development.
The course offers four key areas of study: understanding and analysing practical business and people-related issues; strategic people management theory and practice; strategic leadership and change management; investigation of evolving people-related issues. The programme has a contemporary focus and offers both academic and practical elements to support your ongoing success in the People Profession by developing knowledge and understanding of the disciplines of human resources, learning and development and organisational development alongside development of critical reflective thinking and developing independent continuous personal development skills.
Note: Students must be a member of the CIPD before completion of their qualification to be eligible for any level of professional membership.
As a part time student, you will study one module each semester of the two-year course.
The first-year modules are Business Context for the People Management Profession and Strategic Leadership and Change.
Business Context for the People Management Profession covers a broad range of practical business skills including identifying people-related business issues; developing the skills to investigate and provide solutions to such issues through evidence-based enquiry; understanding the need to provide a business case to support aspects of the wider people strategy and the impact of this on other areas of the business.
The second, Strategic Leadership and Change considers the importance of strategic change and competent, inclusive and appropriate leadership approaches to support the change process. It identifies internal and external factors, the use of effective teams and consideration of stakeholder management. It discusses culture, people practices, management leadership and how these link to the psychology of change and organisational readiness for change processes.
The second-year modules are Strategic People Management and Evolving Issues in the People Profession.
Strategic People Management focuses on best practice Strategic People Management in context including key responsibilities, value added contribution and impact of the key People Profession practices. It considers contemporary issues within strategic HRM and strategic HRD and the influence of internal and external contexts on this. The importance of a wide range of people practices are critically analysed.
Evolving Issues in the People Profession explores a range of currently evolving issues within the wider people management arena. This is designed to ensure that people professionals are up to date with their knowledge and practice. As it is based on current research and issues, the content may therefore be subject to change to reflect this. Recent research identified key trends such as digital transformation; talent planning; internal change; changing demographics.
Overall, the course adopts an interdisciplinary approach and will help develop understanding of complex and contested notions in the business environment and the wider people management professions. There will be the opportunity to develop informed perspectives and collective responsibilities as a people professional within local, national and international communities
The course aims to develop students at advanced level for a professional career in a range of roles within the People Management Profession such as Human Resource Management, Learning & Development, Organisational Development by developing knowledge and understanding of the disciplines of strategic People Management, encouraging critical reflective thinking and developing independent personal development skills. The course covers a range of relevant topics and is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Successful completion it provides you with the correct level of qualification to be eligible to apply for Chartered Membership of the CIPD.
The CIPD is world renowned for developing the standards for the People Management profession and for anyone wishing to pursue or further their career within the field it is essential that a CIPD postgraduate qualification is obtained, giving membership to the professional body.
Most organisations who recruit People Management professionals require applicants to either hold a relevant level of CIPD qualification or be studying to achieve one. International, national and local recruitment to the field of Human Resource Management, Learning & Development, Organisational Development is growing and as such competition for employment is high. Our programme is a robust programme that has been highly commended by the CIPD for many years. Furthermore, there is an opportunity to progress onto a relevant masters for example an MA in Strategic People Management & Human Resources.
Identify and critically evaluate people-related business issues, appropriate approaches to identify root causes of these issues and synthesise key issues in relation to analysing date relating to these issues
Explain and critically analyse the elements contributing to the development of a robust business case, including consideration of return on investment, focusing on people related issues
Analyse and appraise the role of strategic people management practices, their application to the ongoing development of people and demonstrate how they add value considering a range of internal and external factors
Critically examine the strategic importance of integrating diversity and inclusion into all people management practices across the organisation
Examine and assess current and future organisation capability and readiness for change including different approaches to the leadership and management of change and effective teambuilding.
Analyse and appraise a range of evolving people management research themes relevant to an organisation, considering the impact and use of changing technologies, talent management and development and wider organisation sustainability.
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Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
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Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
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Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
AC009T31UMD
Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year
BSc (Hons)
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year
This award equips you with the relevant skills and knowledge to pursue a career in accountancy, finance, banking and a wide range of management roles. The programme has been designed specifically to provide you with maximum exemptions from internationally recognised accounting professional body examinations, giving you a head start when it comes to qualifying as an accountant. In addition to your academic studies, you will also be trained in the use of accounting software, analytical skills, report writing, and further employability skills which will enable you to better adapt to the rapidly changing environment of work.
All students have the opportunity to take an optional placement year providing valuable workplace experience and significantly improving your employability on graduation. In addition, during your studies you will have the opportunity to meet with accounting and business practitioners through guest lectures and other special events.
The University of Wolverhampton has recently partnered with ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) in their Advantage programme, which allows final year students an accelerated path to ACCA membership, enhanced career prospects, discounted fees, and access to the global ACCA community to provide practical assistance with studies and future career.
Note any fees payable to the ACCA will be in addition to the tuition fees quoted above.
This provides enhanced employment opportunities in the financial sector, providing a fast route towards gaining a professional accountancy qualification. Specifically, through exemptions from Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualifications, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), and Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
These accountancy qualifications are internationally recognised, giving successful students the opportunity to broaden their accounting careers on an international scale. The BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance award will also enhance career prospects in the fields of banking, finance, financial services and business management.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study.
This award is taught in our Lord Swraj building, named after our Chancellor. The building offers 6 floors of purpose-built student space and is our business school's multi-million-pound home. The Lord Swraj building boasts a bright, modern, professional environment similar to any modern workplace, allowing for comfortable group work, breakout areas, plus private study spaces to use between teaching sessions.
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career by offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships - You can choose to gain valuable work experience by taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year to study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures, and site visits through to short internships or full year-long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working, and leadership.
This award provides enhanced employment opportunities in the financial sector. Specifically through its exemptions from Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualifications it provides a fast route to gaining a professional accountancy qualification. These accountancy qualifications are internationally recognised so a career in accountancy will enable successful students to broaden their careers into an international arena. The BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance award will also enhance the opportunities of successful students in the fields of banking, finance, financial services and business management, by providing an enhanced exposure to accounting, finance, and business knowledge and skills.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study. For example, the Business School has an which provides an opportunity for you to both complete your ACCA qualifications and also gain a Master's in Accounting and Finance within an 18-month period. You will be in a unique position of having an excellent academic and professional qualification taught by market leaders in both fields, giving you the knowledge and ability to succeed in the world of finance.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business, but ongoing support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
Our new, purpose-built Business School, the Lord Swraj Paul Building, sits at the heart of the University's City Campus - Molineux, right next to Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium. The six storey centre is home to an executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. Find out more.
"The teaching was fantastic throughout the course. The lecturers are very knowledgeable and experienced, they are excited about their subject area and they have time for you. Extra workshops were provided for struggling students, which gave us the opportunity to improve."
Nicola Faulkner, BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance Graduate
"The standard of lectures was high, with the majority of lecturers having previously been in practice or industry before moving into education. They were able to bring real-world examples into the classroom.
"The University put great emphasis on teamwork, but as well as being able to work as a member of a team and make presentations as a group, I am also at ease with working on my own, managing my own workload, and meeting set deadlines.
"By the time I had completed my degree, yes I was sad to be leaving University, but I also felt ready to enter the workplace. Over my time at Wolverhampton, I have really grown in confidence and feel I have developed as a person."
Peter, BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance Graduate
Find out about alumni Andria Athmou who graduated in 2016 and is now a payment coordinator.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - Tutors on this programme have experience as practicing managers, worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management to ensure that what you learn is current, leading-edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you support, whether pastoral or study advice, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this involves choosing to study abroad, taking an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Programmes informed by professional bodies - The school has strong links to professional bodies and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards, and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
At the end of this course you will be able to:
construct, using digital and other methods, a wide range of accounting and financial information useful to the management of organisations.
critically evaluate financial and non-financial accounting information and use this evaluation to identify a solution, or range of solutions, to accounting and financial issues and problems.
communicate a wide range of financial and non-financial information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of initiative, personal responsibility and decision making.
have the learning ability to undertake further training as an accounting or finance professional.
develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of accounting and finance concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
BU031T31UVD
Business and Finance with Foundation Year
BSc (Hons)
Business and Finance
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of business and financial theories and applies them strategically to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums, the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in financial, banking and general management fields.
You will have opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications, software and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will also assist you in developing your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
On completion of this award, you will have acquired skills and knowledge which are suitable for a wide range of business careers including general management, accountancy, banking and finance.
This degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4AC009 Economics for Accounting and Finance (20 Credits)
4FC001 Quantitative Analysis for Economics and Finance (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles or 4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
Year 3
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5FC003 International Financial Institutions and Markets (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5FC001 Introduction to Financial Economics (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5HR005 People Development in Organisations or 5BU005 Supervised Work Experience (20 Credits)
Year 4
6FC001 Corporate and Behavioural Finance (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6FC004 Finance for SMEs or 6FC003 Global Financial Management (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically appraise the concepts and principles of finance and business theories through application to a wide range of businesses in the global market place.
Critically assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
Demonstrate ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software and other technologies.
Demonstrate a range of financial skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU032T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Business and Accounting
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU033T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
BA (Hons)
Business and Marketing Management
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
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Business and HRM with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Business and Human Resource Management
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
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Business Management with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Business Management
The Foundation Year (level 3) is designed to equip applicants who do not have the required qualifications to enter directly onto level 4, with a robust toolkit of the academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in Higher Education and also with an understanding of, and insight to, the business discipline.
Successful completion of the Foundation Year will allow progression onto level 4 of BA (Hons) Business Management or any degree in the Business School portfolio.
As a student on the BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year course you will study a foundation year comprising level 3 modules, after which successful completion will allow you to progress onto the three year degree programme. Whilst the programme can be completed in 4 years, the current provision entitles you to claim up to 5 years' funding from Student Finance England. Successful completion of the foundation year would also allow you to transfer onto the first year of any other Business degree course but please note, that should you choose to transfer course, this would reduce the amount of funding that you can claim to 4 years under the current funding provisions (i.e. the duration of study only).
This course is designed for students wishing to embark on a professional career in business and management. It will help you develop analysis and evaluation skills which can be applied to real-world situations. You will develop your knowledge and understanding of the various functional areas of business, including management, marketing, human resources, finance and operations management within a global context. You will also be equipped with the skills required to be successful in business, such as entrepreneurship, digital literacy, collaborative working and communication skills.
Having completed this course, you will be able to effectively apply a range of management and business theories and practices in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner.
All students have the opportunity to take an optional placement year which provides valuable workplace experience and significantly improves your employability on graduation. In addition, during your studies you will have the opportunity to meet with business practitioners through guest lectures and other special events.
The course offers you the option of specialising in your final year by opting for a bracketed award in one of the following areas: Economics, Enterprise, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing and Sport,
This degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in more specialist areas. For example, the Business School has a MA in Human Resource Management which builds on the Human Resource elements within the award.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4AC012 Finance and Accounting for Managers (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5BU010 Digital Business & Innovation (20 Credits)
5MK006 Marketing Planning (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6HR005 Social Responsibility (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6FC001 Corporate and Behavioural Finance or Social Enterprise in Context or 6MK005 Business to Business Marketing and Key Account Management or 6HR002 Psychology and Organisational Behaviour or 6BU019 Project Management & Digital Transformation or 6IB003 Dynamics of Multinational Companies (20 Credits)
6EC005 The Economics of Sustainable Development or 6IB006 Debating Globalisation or 6MK007 Managing Corporate Reputation or 6BU006 Managing Your Career or 6LI012 Managing Digital Events and Venues (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme have experience as practicing managers, worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
On completing the course, you will be equipped with the background for a wide variety of positions in business. You will have developed skills and background knowledge needed for a wide variety of business areas, and learnt the fundamentals of the various functional areas of business, including management, marketing, human resources, finance, and operations and management systems. While many of these careers are open to graduates in any subject, some employers may specify, or give preference to, graduates in business-related subjects. A career in business is varied and can involve the functions such as management and marketing and there is an increasing need for business management skills in government, international commerce, health care, and non-profit organisations. Careers as entry-level manager, Human Resources specialist, Assistant Product Manager, Business Analyst, Market Researcher are some of the possibilities.
By the end of the BA (Hons) Business Management (with Foundation Year) award, you will be able to:
1. Develop and apply research, writing, numerical, digital and personal skills within a business context.
2. Develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts and principles to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
3. Apply relevant transferable skills to a career in business and management e.g. project management, communication skills, working in teams, research, utilising appropriate technologies and critically reflect on the effectiveness of your own skills and knowledge.
4. Examine contemporary and strategic issues through the application of relevant analytical concepts, models and theories.
5. Evaluate and demonstrate an informed understanding of ethicial responsibilities contributing to your professional values and your role in organisations and society in the 21st Century
6. Critically appraise relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different business scenarios.
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Business and Finance with Foundation Year
BSc (Hons)
Business and Finance
An understanding of finance and general business awareness are at the heart of this joint degree course. The course is designed to allow students to develop an awareness of modern business practice through practical activities which aim to equip students with a holistic understanding of how an organisation functions, with specific emphasis on key issues such as how organisations are financially structured and how they manage their cash flows.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level. A practical and practice-based programme, this course will equip students with the agile, reflexive and critical thinking skills which are vital for success in modern organisations. Emphasis will be given to the rapidly evolving financial landscape post-pandemic through both teaching material and real-world examples.
This exciting and innovative specialist course is designed for students who want to study key topics in the field of finance and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment.
Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, critical reflection and e-learning forums the course is designed to equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in a range of fields, including finance, banking, financial services and general management within organisations.
You will acquire core financial skills through case studies, online activities and live projects, through interactions with guest speakers from the financial and business world and through reflecting on your own practice.
Specifically, the course will create business managers who have an in-depth knowledge of finance techniques which should be valuable both in general management and within the financial services sector.
This degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has an MSc Finance & Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Construct, using digital and other methods, a wide range of accounting and financial information useful to the management of organisations.
Critically evaluate financial and non-financial accounting information and use this evaluation to identify a solution, or range of solutions to accounting and financial issues and problems.
Communicate a wide range of financial and non-financial information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audience.
Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of initiative, personal responsibility and decision making.
Propose, undertake and present an independent study project that analyses a key issue in the area of business and finance.
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Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
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Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
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Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
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Business Management with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Business Management
Business and management
The Foundation Year (level 3) is designed to equip applicants who do not have the required qualifications to enter directly onto level 4, with a robust toolkit of the academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in Higher Education and with an understanding of, and insight to, the business discipline.
Successful completion of the Foundation Year will allow progression onto level 4 of BA (Hons) Business Management or any degree in the Business School portfolio.
This exciting and innovative general business programme is designed for students who want to embark on an in-depth study of business and management to develop analysis and evaluation skills that can be applied to real-world situations.
Innovation and enterprise; sustainability; responsibility and professionalism; and digitalisation underpin this programme: You will explore the functional areas of business, such as management, marketing, human resources, finance and operations, through the lens of these four main themes which run throughout the programme.
Entrepreneurship is a key force for successful economic growth and entrepreneurial thinking is at the heart of this programme in which you will develop knowledge and understanding of a range of management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner.
Independent and transferable personal development skills are vital in business, and you will have the opportunity to develop them through interactive learning activities and self-reflection to enable you to develop the professional skills required in the workplace. You will acquire core business skills through case studies, online activities and live projects, through interactions with entrepreneurs and business speakers, and through reflecting on your own practice.
All students have the opportunity to take an optional placement year which provides valuable workplace experience and significantly improves your employability on graduation.
The course aims to supply future managers and professionals to various business and management sectors as well as to provide key knowledge, skills and attributes that are vital to modern organisations.
The course offers you the option of specialising in your final year by opting for a bracketed award in human resources, enterprise, or marketing.
Year 1 (Level 3) Modules
21st Century Management
This module will introduce you to various philosophies and theoretical concepts of management with a focus on 21st century developments and real-life scenarios that managers face. A range of themes will be explored including; social responsibility, ethics, globalisation, international cultures, technology and entrepreneurship.
Preparing for success at University
This module is designed to introduce you to university life. It will support you in exploring the university environment. It will also introduce you to the wide variety of academic skills needed to succeed at university and will support you in the development of these skills.
Principles of Business
This module aims to provide you with an introduction to the general environment in which businesses operate. Through studying this module you will develop an understanding of the contemporary debates on the nature and management of modern enterprises. The module covers internal and external aspects of business – such as people at work, marketing, financial information and operations.
Project based learning
In this module, you will work collaboratively with other students on a project that reflects an area of shared interest relating to the broad themes of Business, Law or the Social Sciences. You will have the opportunity to work as a small team to devise, design and plan a project relating to a topic of shared interest. In many aspects of life and work, teamwork and collaboration are the norm to solve real world-problems. This group-based project will allow you to develop a range of skills, including leadership skills, time-management, negotiation, communication, creativity, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. By investigating and responding to a complex question, challenge or problem, you and your group will acquire a deeper knowledge of your topic. The module will conclude with a conference, where your group’s project will be presented to the other groups in your class.
Year 2 (Level 4) modules
The Responsible Business
An introduction to responsible business practices with an emphasis on professional, moral, and personal responsibility. This module will encourage the development of personal and professional development skills and self-reflection as a personal development tool.
The Innovative Business
Exploring what it takes for a business to be innovative; you will be introduced to various theoretical views and opinions in the areas of creativity, innovation, and enterprise. You will be challenged to consider where, how and why ideas are generated; how ideas are implemented; and who and what type of people/teams develop innovative ideas.
The Sustainable Business
As awareness of climate change, resource scarcity, environmental impact and social inequality rises, businesses are increasingly being held accountable by consumers, governments, and other stakeholders. The module provides a holistic view of sustainability through a global lens where you will learn how the aforementioned factors impact the way we live and how businesses operate.
Learning how businesses adopt sustainable strategies across their various business functions such as marketing, supply chain and HR, you will also explore the macro and micro influences that impact these strategies. Overall, the module will help create awareness of corporate as well as individual social responsibility through use of international case studies.
The Digital Business
The first part of this module aims to provide a practical understanding of the digital business, the need for digital transformation to support innovation and to continue to have a competitive advantage in the marketplace. The various digital business models are explored along with the importance of digital capability.
The second part of the module introduces you to the information systems that support today's digital business. A range of information systems are examined including those that support the operations of the digital business, through to its sales and marketing functions. The importance of big data and business intelligence are introduced before examining how today’s digital business can apply business intelligence to develop new products and services along with improvements in efficiency and its business processes.
Year 3 (Level 5) modules
Customer Acquisition and Retention
Exploring the customer journey from prospect or enquiry to loyal customer or advocate, you will learn about the marketing strategies and tactics involved in attracting new customers and retaining them. Research suggests it can cost between 5 and 10 times as much to acquire a new customer as it does to retain an existing one, with the commonly quoted average being 7 times more expensive to acquire a new customer.
So why do so many companies spend more time chasing new customers than keeping existing ones? This is the paradox of customer retention and acquisition. This module will enable you to understand the role of customer acquisition and retention in designing contemporary marketing strategies for organisations. You will gain practical experience of planning marketing campaigns designed to attract, win, and retain customers.
The Professional Manager and Leadership
The aim of this module is to develop your understanding of management and leadership principles, and to explore the influence various leadership and management approaches have on key human resource management functions, including change management. Through the study of emerging leadership concepts, such as super leadership, you will develop an appreciation for the development of self as a method to support others in their development. Reflective practice underpins the module to support you in assessing your own approach to learning and development.
Operations and Project Planning
Exploring operations and supply chain management, as well as the fundamentals of project management, this module aims to give you the skills required to analyse contemporary issues facing business operations and supply chain. It also exposes you to the understanding of how businesses mitigate these issues to deliver goods and services of the quality and of the right quantity to satisfy customers’ need while adopting lean business approaches.
Equipping you with team working and communication skills in a project environment, you will be able to define, plan and control projects through their life cycle, while balancing competing performance objectives and managing competing stakeholder requirements. Detailed study of management tools such as critical path analysis and PERT will be undertaken.
Managing Finance and Accounts
The aim of this module is to provide an introduction of a range of financial and accounting skills to business students, to help their understanding and managerial decision-making skills. You will evaluate the organisation’ financial statements, identify the principles for setting and managing budgets and understand finance within the organisation. This module has been designed to enhance your confidence and credibility in financial management, which will translate into improved management skills.
Year 4 (Level 6) modules
The Strategic Business
The strategic business module will equip you to make strategic decisions at both a corporate and functional level. You will develop the skills required to evaluate the success of implemented strategy which will inform decision making at a corporate and functional level.
Organisational Behaviour
Exploring current knowledge around behaviour in contemporary organisations, this module explores areas from an individual employee and manager perspective. You will engage with topics such as identity, power, gender, motivation, change, and ethics, from a critical, and in some instances, post-structuralist perspective. The aim of the module is to equip you with a fundamental grounding in organisational behaviour to help you develop into a manager of the future.
The Professional Project
On this independent study unit, you will draw learning from previous subjects, focusing on your key strengths, in the production of a business artefact. Alongside the artefact, you will develop a written critical reflection, which is designed to explain your choice of artefact and reflect on the process of its production and dissemination.
The Business Communicator
The ability to effectively communicate with all internal and external stakeholders is key for business leaders. The business environment is in constant flux, and it is important to be able to navigate this space, whilst building relationships and networks. This module will explore key communication and human resources theories and provide students with the tools to assess and develop their own communication skills.
Studying this course will allow you to:
develop and apply research, writing, numerical, digital and personal skills within a business context
critically appraise relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different business scenarios
apply relevant transferable skills to a career in business and management (for example, managing projects, communication, working in teams, research and appropriate technologies and critically reflect on the effectiveness of your own skills and knowledge in such application
examine contemporary and strategic issues through the application of relevant analytical concepts, models and theories
evaluate and demonstrate an informed understanding of ethical responsibilities contributing to professional values and their role in organisations and society in the 21st century
develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
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Business & Tourism Management with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Business and Tourism Management
Sustainable, resilient and reflexive thinking skills are at the heart of this tourism management programme. The course is designed to allow you to develop an awareness of modern tourism business practice through practical activities which aim to equip you with a holistic understanding of how tourism businesses and destinations function.
A practical and practice-based programme, this course will equip you with the agile, reflexive and critical thinking skills which are vital for success in tourism organisations. The course is based around four core pillars of being digital, sustainable, innovative and responsible tourism professionals. You will explore the functional areas of tourism through these themes giving an immersive experience which will result in a thorough understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by tourism organisations and destinations in the 21st century.
The University is an Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence which recognises leading universities who work particularly closely with the Institute to develop and maintain high professional standards throughout the travel and tourism industry. The tourism course will grant an annual ITT Centre of Excellence Student of the Year award to a student identified by the university. The course is also aligned to membership with the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), providing you with the opportunity to access vital industry information and webinars. ABTA also facilitate an internship programme which you have the opportunity to apply for in the final year of your degree.
By studying the BA Tourism Management degree at the University of Wolverhampton, you will learn about and experience the range of issues and opportunities that affect this dynamic and fast-paced sector. Within a highly supportive, student-focused environment, you will learn about critical topics such as destination sustainability and resilience, tourism placemaking and customer experience and relationship management.
This course is designed to meet the increasing demand worldwide for graduates, who possess the required competencies and knowledge to operate in multiple parts of the global Tourism industry and beyond. Working closely with our industry partners, ABTA and The Institute for Travel and Tourism (ITT), we’ll provide you with a range of opportunities to apply your academic studies to what is happening in the industry right now. As an ITT Centre of Excellence, we will bring exciting experiences, such as the ITT Future You Conference direct to our city centre based campus.
Throughout your degree, you will also acquire a range of transferrable skills, which graduates from this subject discipline are expected to possess, effectively preparing you for a career in the UK tourism industry or abroad.
The demand for tourism products is returning at pace, and tourism professionals are needed to help with the rebuilding of this amazing industry! Why not become one of them by achieving your tourism degree with us? We can’t wait to meet you and help you to unlock your potential!
Our new, purpose-built Business School, the Lord Swraj Paul Building, sits at the heart of the University's City Campus - Molineux, right next to Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium. The six storey centre is home to an executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. Find out more.
The course will provide the student with opportunities to advance their ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow students to develop their own understandings of collective responsibilities as global citizens within their local, national, and international communities.
The course provides an opportunity for the student to pursue a one-year work placement in employment, either in the UK or abroad. Support will provide to aid with the preparation of CVs, and workshops will available that support the completion of application forms and provide guidance on interview techniques.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of tourism related areas including location marketing, green tourism development, and tourism research.
Develop and apply research, writing, numerical, digital and personal skills within a tourism management context.
Critically appraise relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different tourism management scenarios.
Apply relevant transferable skills to a career in tourism management (for example, managing projects, communication, working in teams, research and appropriate technologies and critically reflect on the effectiveness of their own skills and knowledge in such application.
Examine contemporary and strategic issues through the application of relevant analytical concepts, models and theories.
Evaluate and demonstrate an informed understanding of ethical responsibilities contributing to their professional values and their role in organisations and society in the 21st century.
Develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of tourism management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
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Criminology and Criminal Justice with Foundation
BA (Hons)
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Sociology social policy and criminology
Criminology and Criminal Justice is the study of what crime is, why people commit crime and what happens when they do.
During your degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Wolverhampton, you will study all the main areas of the subject – including the police, prisons and theories of crime - and have the opportunity to choose cutting edge research-focused specialist modules that particularly interest you, for example, serious and organised crime, prostitution, terrorism, victimology or youth justice.
You will be taught by lecturers who are actively researching in their fields together with those working in the criminal justice system (such as the police and magistrates), and have opportunities to go on relevant trips in the UK and abroad, including prisons and courts.
Your degree is focused upon building your employability and transferable skills, and as part of that, completion of your modules will enable you to receive the University of Wolverhampton Employability and Enterprise Award at Silver Level. You will have the opportunity to undertake voluntary work modules as part of your degree at every level; the option of taking a sandwich year or a summer placement in the UK or abroad to gain further work experience; and you will also undertake a research project on an area of your choice which particularly interests you, or that you may wish to work in after graduation.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
We pride ourselves on our supportive culture, with a large team of academic and student support staff to provide excellent pastoral care together with a welcoming academic environment in which to undertake your degree. We will help you achieve the very best work that you can throughout the rich, fascinating and varied subject matter that our degree offers; and to gain as many wide-ranging transferable skills and practical work experience as possible to enhance your future prospects.
Students who graduate with a BA Criminology and Criminal Justice degree will have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of crime and its consequences, both theoretical and applied. Subject specific skills and work experience are complemented by the type of transferable key skills that are highly valued by employers in the graduate job market. These include the ability to present and develop a cohesive argument, IT skills, critical analysis, research and problem-solving skills, written and verbal communication skills, organisational and time management skills, independent working and team work.
Previous graduates have gone on to work in a variety of careers, including the Police, Probation and prisons; others are employed in related fields such as youth work, Trading Standards, HM Revenue and Customs, UK Border Agency and social work. Students who have particularly enjoyed the Law modules may consider undertaking the LLM Common Professional Examination in order to qualify as a solicitor or barrister. This course also provides the academic background and scholarship sufficient for postgraduate study at Masters and Doctoral level.
As a graduate of this course you will be able to demonstrate:
Knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to graduate employment and specifically to employment within the criminal justice system and related areas.
Understanding of the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, responses to crime and the practices of the criminal justice system.
A critical and reflective approach to criminological theory and the practices of the criminal justice system.
A broad range of transferable skills, both personal and academic, enabling you to maximise graduate employment opportunities.
The ability to undertake research using relevant research methodologies and communicate findings appropriately.
Critical awareness of social, political and cultural diversity in the context of criminological theories and the criminal justice system.
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Criminology and Criminal Justice and Law with FY
BA (Hons)
Criminology and Criminal Justice and Law
Crime and its impact, are at the forefront of current political and social debate. A degree in criminology and criminal justice with law enables you to explore the reality behind the newspaper headlines on crime and examine a topic which is relevant, topical and has real, practical application in contemporary society. You will also cover a number of key law subject areas which link to the criminology side of your course.
You will study a wide range of topics covering the legal and sociological issues of criminology and criminal justice, including, the operation of the criminal courts through punishment and sentencing and policing of society as well as social inequalities and the law. You will cover a range of law areas which are of specific relevance to this field of study.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Throughout this course you will learn about a range of topics from the criminal justice system and how it functions, the causes and consequences of crime, victimology, rehabilitation, the history of crime and punishment.
By combining with law you will also gain experience in key areas of criminal law, housing law and refugee law. With pathways related to specific topics (for example, probation) you can tailor what you study to your own interests and desired career.
With teaching developed and delivered by research-led staff you can be sure you are learning about the latest research and debates in policy and practice. Teaching and assessment are facilitated through various approaches to provide something for everyone. At every level of your degree, you will have the opportunity to undertake volunteering with a relevant organisations to further your experience within the field and develop your transferable skills. Even if you choose not to do this, there is still an emphasis on employability at every level throughout the course.
Practical Experience: An opportunity at each level of the course to undertake a placement module which will provide invaluable practical experience.
Pastoral support: We pride ourselves in our supportive culture, with a large team of academic and student support staff to provide excellent pastoral care and support together with a welcoming academic environment in which to undertake your degree.
Research-led: Our research-led teaching ensures that you will be learning about the very latest debates in policy and practice.
Recent graduates in Criminology and Criminal Justice and Law are working in a variety of roles including Criminal Justice Agencies, the Police and the National Probation Service, others are employed in related fields such as trading standards, HM Revenues and Customs, the UK Border Agency and social work.
This integrated degree develops skills which are appropriate to a range of careers from the Civil Service to various management roles. All our courses provide the academic background and scholarship necessary for postgraduate study at both Master's and Doctoral level.
You could also continue your study of law and undertake the at Wolverhampton; to enable you to proceed to the Legal Practice Course or to the Bar Professional Training Course.
Provided that you have taken the relevant foundation subjects as part of this course you may be eligible for exemption from part of the Common Professional Examination. For further details on exemption see
On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
Have knowledge of the fundamental concepts, principles, theories and procedures of law and criminology and an understanding of how they operate.
Apply knowledge to problem situations and demonstrate the ability to provide solutions to unresolved debates demonstrated over a wide number of legal and criminal justice issues.
Act independently in planning and managing tasks with limited guidance in areas which you have studied and will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of ICT and engage with blended and technology supported learning.
Understand the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, responses to crime and the practices of the criminal justice system.
Have a critical awareness of social political and cultural diversity in the context of criminological theories and the criminal justice system.
Identify and use primary legal sources and journals relevant to topics under study.
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Deaf Studies and SENDIS with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Deaf Studies and Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion Studies
This course will enable you to identify and understand the challenges faced when trying to adopt an inclusive approach to all aspects of life, and how you can meet and address these challenges in a positive way as members of a diverse global society.
You will be able to:
Have opportunities to consider a variety of issues and perspectives surrounding working with deaf, deafblind and disabled people that you, as future professionals, need to be able to recognise.
Study current policies, procedures and practice that you will be able to influence in order to develop inclusive strategies.
Study all forms of deafness, the identity of deaf people who communicate in British Sign Language and those who do not.
Study in depth the Audiological and environmental technologies related to deaf people’s lives and issues of their language development.
Study relevant linguistic theory whilst learning British Sign Language Skills as well as Deafblind Communication and Guiding skills to prepare you for work in relevant domains.
Modules will be delivered using a range of interactive teaching strategies, in order to develop digital literacy and professional skills and attributes.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK005 Critical Thinking (20 Credits)
3GK007 Wolverhampton and its People (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3GK008 Culture and Nationality in Conflict (20 Credits)
Indicative Core Modules
Introduction to Deaf Studies
Introduction to Disability, Diversity and Inclusion
Autism: Themes and Perspectives
From Segregation to Inclusion
Professionalsin Context
Flourishing Deaf lives
Research Methods
Educating Deaf children and young people
Being taught British Sign Language, using digital and analogue facilities, adds a unique dimension to the study of Inclusive practices in society.
Students are taught to understand a bi-lingual and bicultural approach towards Deaf sign language users.
Academic and pastoral support is provided as a priority by deaf and hearing tutors from day one of the course. Peer mentoring offers an extra support mechanism.
The team believes in interactive learning and encourages full participation from all our students: external examiners have consistently highlighted our innovative assessments as a major strength.
Wolverhampton has pioneered the use of interactive web-based forums for teaching and assessment. These activities have proved very popular with students.
Students completing the course are awarded a BA (Hons) Joint Deaf Studies and Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion Studies. Graduates have a range of career opportunities including teacher training, social work, mentoring and advocacy posts, inclusion managers and positions within support groups and charities related to Deafness and Disability. Alumni have gone onto lecturing posts, researcher roles and local authority positions relating to inclusion with many graduates completing PGCE. Others have completed Masters level degrees in a range of areas including speech and language therapy, audiology, cognition and deafness, social work and special needs.
At completion of study a student will be able to:
Communicate in British Sign Language, using digital and analogue facilities, which adds a unique dimension to the study of Inclusive practices in society.
Understand a bi-lingual and bicultural approach towards Deaf sign language users.
To be able to reflect critically on their own value system and relate this to the construction of deafness disability and social diversity.
Demonstrate the underlying values and principles relevant to the working with deaf people and ideologies of inclusion, developing a personal stance drawing upon knowledge and understanding of the complexity of the inclusion process and working with people considered as deaf or disabled.
Work both cooperatively and independently whilst fostering critical reflection upon your own value system, the study of deafness and of disability. In order to facilitate further training and/or professional development exercise initiative, personal responsibility and decision making in complex contexts.
Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring:
- The exercise of initiative and personal responsibility.
- Decision making in complex and unpredictable contexts.
- Ongoing skills including IT and communication strategies.
EC004T31UVD
Economics and Business with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Economics and Business
This course aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of economics principles and business functions and with the skills to apply these concepts to organisations operating within changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and learning forums the course intends to equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in economics, business, and general management.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4EC001 Microeconomic Principles (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4EC002 Macroeconomic Principles (20 Credits)
4FC001 Quantitative Analysis for Economics and Finance (20 Credits)
4AC012 Finance and Accounting for Managers (20 Credits)
Year 3
5EC001 Economic Analysis and Methods
5EC002 Microeconomic Theory and Policy
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation
5EC003 Macroeconomics and Policy
5FC001 Introduction to Financial Economics (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations or 5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention (20 Credits)
Year 4
6FC001 Corporate and Behavioural Finance or 6HR003 Strategies for People Management or 6MK001 International Marketing (20 Credits)
6EC001 Industrial Organisation (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6EC002 Critical Perspectives in Economics (20 Credits)
6BU004 Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics (20 Credits)
6EC004 Researching Topics in Economics (20 Credits)
This degree course will develop much needed skills and abilities in successful students. Specifically the course will create business managers who have an in depth knowledge of economic principles and business functions which should be valuable both in general management in both the private and public sectors.
The graduates from this programme would have a range of skills that are in demand from employers, as demonstrated by the survey carried out by the Economics Network in 2012. Another survey of economics employers in the public sector identified the two dominant of areas of work as producing briefing material and preparation of policy advice. The proposed course would provide its graduates with the skills to effectively address these tasks.
This course would provide access to a range of career opportunities, as demonstrated by the following recent job advertisements:
·Research Analyst
·Equity Data& Research Analyst
·Business Software Consultant
A range of career opportunities will be available, covering regional, national and international organisations. This will include by public sector and not for profit sector organisations as demonstrates by the examples provided above. There would also be opportunities in the business sector in terms of market research, trade associations and lobbying organisations.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of business and management.
Apply economic reasoning to a range of business and policy issues and appreciate that a number of alternative explanations and prescriptions may exist.
Use appropriate research methods, quantitative techniques and software packages to analyse data and evidence from a range of sources and to critically interpret the outcomes of this analysis.
Demonstrate a good knowledge of economic and business concepts, principles and tools and be competent in the application of the knowledge to a wide range of situations in a national or international context.
Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ business activities and practices.
Demonstrate a range of business skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
EC005T31UVD
Economics with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Economics
Paul Samuelson describes Economics as the "study of how societies use scarce resources to produce valuable commodities and distribute them among different people." By learning about Economics you will see that there are various perspectives on how resources are allocated and that the different allocations will impact on social, political and business concerns.
This programme provides a strong background in economics principles but also provides a knowledge and understanding of the recent developments in economics and the application of economic concepts to current issues. For example, a module on sustainability will delivered jointly with staff from the Centre for International Development and Training. As part of your study of Economics you will develop skills in the organisation and analysis of statistical data, the interpretation of economic issues and the communication of economic ideas. These skills have been identified as being in demand by employers by a number of surveys, such as the one carried-out by the Economics Network.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4EC001 Microeconomic Principles (20 Credits)
4EC005 Thinking like an Economist (20 Credits)
4EC004 History of Economic Thought I (20 Credits)
4EC002 Macroeconomic Principles (20 Credits)
4FC001 Quantitative Analysis for Economics and Finance (20 Credits)
4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language or 4AC012 Finance and Accounting for Managers or 4PO002 Introduction to International Relations (20 Credits)
Year 3
5EC001 Economic Analysis and Methods (20 Credits)
5EC002 Microeconomic Theory and Policy (20 Credits)
5EC003 Macroeconomics and Policy (20 Credits)
5EC004 History of Economic Thought II (20 Credits)
5EC005 International Economics: Policy and Applications or 5EC006 Labour and Personnel Economics (20 Credits)
5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language or 5FC001 Introduction to Financial Economics or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management or 5PO004 World Politics (20 Credits)
Year 4
6EC001 Industrial Organisation (20 Credits)
6EC003 Public and Social Welfare Economics (20 Credits)
6EC002 Critical Perspectives in Economics (20 Credits)
6EC004 Researching Topics in Economics (20 Credits)
6EC005 The Economics of Sustainable Development (20 Credits)
6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6FC001 Corporate and Behavioural Finance or 6BE003 Strategic Management or 6PO005 Security and Integration in the New Europe (20 Credits)
The BA (Hons) Economics course aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of economics principles and concepts, and with the skills to apply these to changing economic and business environment. Through the use of a range of approaches, research techniques and learning forums the course intends to equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in economics, business, and the public sector.
The graduates from this programme would have a range of skills that are in demand from employers, as demonstrated by the survey carried out by the Economics Network in 2014-15. The most significant if these are:
A knowledge and understanding of economics
Ability to analyse economic, business and social issues
Organising, interpreting and presenting quantitative data
Communication of economic ideas
Another survey of economics employers in the public sector identified the two dominant of areas of work as producing briefing material and preparation of policy advice. The course will provide its graduates with the skills to effectively address these tasks.
A range of career opportunities will be available, covering regional, national and international organisations. This will include both public sector and not for profit sector organisations as demonstrates by the examples provided above. There would also be opportunities in the business sector in terms of market research, trade associations and lobbying organisations.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of economics.
This degree course will develop much needed skills and abilities in successful students. Specifically the course will create economists who have an in depth knowledge of the subject following the debates generated by the recent financial crisis. This knowledge and the related skills will be valuable in both the private and public sectors.
The graduates from this programme would have a range of skills that are in demand from employers, as demonstrated by the survey carried out by the Economics Network in 2014-15. The most significant if these are:
· A knowledge and understanding of economics
· Ability to analyse economic, business and social issues
· Organising, interpreting and presenting quantitative data
· Communication of economic ideas
Another survey of economics employers in the public sector identified the two dominant of areas of work as producing briefing material and preparation of policy advice. The proposed course would provide its graduates with the skills to effectively address these tasks.
This course would provide access to a range of career opportunities, as demonstrated by the following recent job advertisements:
· Business Analyst
· Economic Data Manager
· Economic Growth Officer
A range of career opportunities will be available, covering regional, national and international organisations. This will include by public sector and not for profit sector organisations as demonstrates by the examples provided above. There would also be opportunities in the business sector in terms of market research, trade associations and lobbying organisations.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of economics.
For the award of an honours degree, you, the student, will be able to:
Critically apply economic reasoning to a range of situations and appreciate that a number of alternative explanations and prescriptions may exist.
Demonstrate knowledge in a number of specialised areas in economics, as well as an appreciation of the research literature in these areas.
Demonstrate an understanding of the sources and content of economic data and evidence and of those methods that be applied appropriately to the analysis of such data.
Demonstrate proficiency in quantitative methods and computing techniques and know how to use these techniques and methods across a range of problems.
Demonstrate an understanding of historical, institutional, international, social and environmental contexts in which specific economic analysis is applied.
Effectively communicate economic ideas both verbally and in writing to a variety of specialist and non-specialist audiences.
EC006T31UVD
Economics and Finance with Foundation Year
BSc (Hons)
Economics and Finance
The distinctive BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance course is designed to provide you with a strong background in economic principles as well as knowledge of the financial foundations of firms, financial markets and institutions with an international perspective.
As part of your study of economics and finance you will develop skills in the organisation and analysis of statistical data, the interpretation of economic issues and the communication of economic and financial concepts.
The practical activities aim to equip you with a holistic understanding of how an organisation functions, with specific emphasis on key issues such as how organisations are financially structured and how they manage the cash flows.
The Foundation Year (level 3) is designed to equip applicants who do not have the required qualifications to enter directly onto level 4, with a robust toolkit of the academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in Higher Education and also with an understanding of, and insight to, the economics discipline. Successful completion of the Foundation Year will allow progression onto level 4 of BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance
You will study a wide range of economics and finance modules, with a mix of lectures, seminars and workshops. There will be opportunities to do group work, to learn from industry experts as well as from analysts with a high standard of research achievement.
The course’s modules employ a variety of assessment methods, including report writing, essays, portfolios, posters, presentations, in-class tests, time-constrained assignments, and a final research project.
You will gain the analytical, quantitative, computing, presentation and other transferable skills required to work in the financial sector, including banks, insurance companies, pension funds, investment and unit trusts, and financial advisory work as well as other industries in both the private and public sectors. Also, the programme will provide an excellent foundation for postgraduate study in finance and economics.
Our purpose-built Business School, the Lord Swraj Paul Building, sits at the heart of the University's City Campus - Molineux, right next to Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium. The six storey centre is home to an executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. Take a tour here.
“I just wanted to extend my gratitude for the Economic team help and support over this academic year.”
1st year Economics and Business student
“I would like to personally thank the Economic team for your help, and I look forward to the advanced module next year.”
2nd year Economics and Finance student
”Thanks for being a wonderful economics team and providing us with quality education through the years. You have always managed to make your subjects interesting and most importantly showed us how relevant and related to our daily life they are.”
3rd year Economics student
“Having completed my studies and began my career within economics, I have significantly broadened my horizons with how the world works. This is all thanks to the amazing economics department and lecturers who have provided me with support and opportunity at Wolverhampton, be it day or night; it’s been a once-in-a-lifetime opening.”
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business. Tutors on this programme have experience as practicing managers, worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching economics and business to ensure that what you learn is current, leading-edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment. We are known for the support we provide to our students. Your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you support, whether pastoral or study advice, when you need it.
Blended learning. The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility. The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this involves choosing to study abroad, taking an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Internationalisation. Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Equity Data Analyst
Research Officer
Research Analyst
Data Analyst
Investment Analyst
Taxation Analyst
Financial Analyst
Financial Advisor
Economic Policy Advisor
At the end of the Course, you will be able to:
Critically apply economic and finance reasoning to a range of situations including in specialised areas of economics and finance and appreciate that a number of alternative explanations and prescriptions may exist.
Critically evaluate the sources and content of economic and finance data and evidence and appraise those methods that be applied appropriately to the analysis of such data.
Demonstrate proficiency in quantitative methods and computing techniques and know how to use these techniques and methods across a range of problems.
Critically appraise the historical, institutional, international, social and environmental contexts in which specific economic and finance analysis is applied.
Effectively communicate economic and finance ideas to a variety of specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Demonstrate the ability to successfully undertake independent study.
EC007T31UVD
Economics and Business with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Economics and Business
The innovative BA (Hons) Economics and Business course aims to provide you with a strong background in economic principles as well as knowledge and understanding of the key requirements of successful business organisations with an international perspective. The course will enable you to apply theories to organisations operating within changing global environment and to deal with case studies and real-world business scenarios.
Using a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and learning forums the course intends to equip you with a range of personal and analytical skills in preparation for a career in economics, business, and general management. Also, the programme provides an excellent foundation for postgraduate study in economics and business.
The Foundation Year (level 3) is designed to equip applicants who do not have the required qualifications to enter directly onto level 4, with a robust toolkit of the academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in Higher Education and also with an understanding of, and insight to, the economics discipline. Successful completion of the Foundation Year will allow progression onto level 4 of BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance
You will study a wide range of economics and business modules, with a mix of lectures, seminars and workshops. There will be opportunities to do exciting group projects and to learn from experts from industry, to gather an in-depth knowledge of economic principles and business functions which are valuable in both the private and public sectors as well as in non-profit sector.
You will develop an economic and business skill set in an applied context, focusing on real-world issues. The course’s modules employ a variety of assessment methods, including report writing, essays, portfolios, posters, presentations, in-class tests, time-constrained assignments, and a final research project.
Our new, purpose-built Business School, the Lord Swraj Paul Building, sits at the heart of the University's City Campus - Molineux, right next to Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium. The six storey centre is home to an executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. Take a tour here.
“I just wanted to extend my gratitude for all your help and support over this academic year.”
Level 4 Economics and Business student
“I would like to personally thank the Economic team for their help, and I look forward to the advanced module next year.”
Level 5 Economics and Finance student
‘”Thanks for being a wonderful economics team and providing us with quality education through the years. You have always managed to make your subjects interesting and most importantly showed us how relevant and related to our daily life they are.”
Level 6 Economics student
“Having completed my studies and began my career within economics, I have significantly broadened my horizons with how the world works. This is all thanks to the amazing economics department and lecturers who have provided me with support and opportunity at Wolverhampton, be it day or night; it’s been a once-in-a-lifetime opening.”
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business. Tutors on this programme have experience as practicing managers, worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching economics and business to ensure that what you learn is current, leading-edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment. We are known for the support we provide to our students. Your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you support, whether pastoral or study advice, when you need it.
Blended learning. The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility. The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this involves choosing to study abroad, taking an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Internationalisation. Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Economic Policy Manager
Business Analyst
Business Growth Officer
Market Researcher
Data Analyst
Entrepreneur
Product Manager
Business Reporter
Studying this course will enable you to:
apply economic reasoning to a range of business and policy issues and appreciate that a number of alternative explanations and prescriptions may exist
use appropriate research methods, quantitative techniques and software packages to analyse data and evidence from a range of sources and to critically interpret the outcomes of this analysis
demonstrate a good knowledge of economic and business concepts, principles and tools and be competent in the application of the knowledge to a wide range of situations in a national or international context
assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ business activities and practices
demonstrate a range of business skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of economic and business concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
EN005T31UVD
English and History with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
English and History
The English and History integrated joint gives students an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of their heritage and cultural identity, along with the chance to explore other cultures and traditions. Using a wide range of literary and non-literary materials, the programme examines the dynamic relationship which links all forms of cultural activity to the passions and prejudices, hopes and fears of real people facing the specific challenges of their times. Students on this course will develop a greater appreciation of social and political forces which shape our world and its communities. They will acquire the ability to identify and employ a range of oral, written and digital resources, enhancing their skills in information gathering and self-expression which are valued so highly by future employers.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK005 Critical Thinking (20 Credits)
3GK007 Wolverhampton and its People (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3GK008 Culture and Nationality in Conflict (20 Credits)
Year 2
4EN007 Brief Encounters: Narrative & Form in Short Fiction (20 Credits)
4HS001 The Pursuit of History (20 Credits)
4HS003 The Making of Modern Britain, c1700 - c1819 (20 Credits)
4EN009 Poetry: Genres in History (20 Credits)
4EN004 Literature and Identity or 4PO005 Campaigning and Citizenship: Women in Britain and its Empire from 1800 to 1950 or 4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4HU001 Myth or 4HU003 From Student to Scholar or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language Option (20 Credits)
4EN008 Making a Scene: an introduction to drama or 4HU002 Popular Culture or 4SL011 Volunteering in the Community or 4HU003 From Student to Scholar or 4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language or 4WR004 The Holocaust (20 Credits)
Year 3
5EN004 Shakespeare and the English Renaissance (20 Credits)
5EN001 Critical Theory/Textual Practice (20 Credits)
5HS002 Revolutionary Ireland 1798-1940 or 5HS006 The Social History of Victorian Britain c1850-c1901 or 5HS008 Migrant Journeys, Migrant Stories. Itinerants, Migrants and Refugees c1800- 1950 or 5HS010 The Great War 1914-1918 (20 Credits)
5HS002 Revolutionary Ireland 1798-1940 or 5HS006 The Social History of Victorian Britain c1850-c1901 or 5HS008 Migrant Journeys, Migrant Stories. Itinerants, Migrants and Refugees c1800- 1950 or 5HS010 The Great War 1914-1918 (20 Credits)
5EN003 Women's Writing: Reading Gender or 5EN010 18th-Century Literature and the Birth of the Modern or 5EN012 'We Are Many': Literature and Social Protest or 5HU001 The Enlightenment or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
5HS001 The Cold War or 5HS003 Sex and the City: Sexuality in the Long Eighteenth Century or 5HS007 Preserving the Past: Heritage, History and Identity or 5HS005 The Working Class in Twentieth Century Britain or 5HS011 Race and migration in Britain after 1945 (20 Credits)
5EN008 The Realist Novel or 5EN007 Children's Literature or 5EN011 Terrible Beauty: Adventures in the Gothic or 5SL008 Volunteering in Action or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
Year 4
6EN003 Gender, Sex and Language or 6EN004 Victorian Literature, Art and Culture or 6EN007 Positions: Literature, Society and Geography or 6EN009 Unpopular Texts or 6EN011 Eighteenth-Century Literature: Pirates, Princes, Prostitutes or 6HS003 Consumption and the World of Goods: Drink, Drugs and Shopping in Britain, c. 1650-c.1830 or 6HS011 From Reich to Republic. German Society 1871-1924 or 6HS013 Work Placement in the Community or 6HS015 Doing Good? Histories of Charity in Modern Britain and Beyond or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6HS004 Independent Study in History (20 Credits)
6EN003 Gender, Sex and Language or 6EN004 Victorian Literature, Art and Culture or 6EN007 Positions: Literature, Society and Geography or 6EN009 Unpopular Texts or 6EN011 Eighteenth-Century Literature: Pirates, Princes, Prostitutes or 6HS003 Consumption and the World of Goods: Drink, Drugs and Shopping in Britain, c. 1650-c.1830 or 6HS011 From Reich to Republic. German Society 1871-1924 or 6HS013 Work Placement in the Community or 6HS015 Doing Good? Histories of Charity in Modern Britain and Beyond or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6HS004 Independent Study in History (20 Credits)
6EN003 Gender, Sex and Language or 6EN004 Victorian Literature, Art and Culture or 6EN007 Positions: Literature, Society and Geography or 6EN009 Unpopular Texts or 6EN011 Eighteenth-Century Literature: Pirates, Princes, Prostitutes or 6HS003 Consumption and the World of Goods: Drink, Drugs and Shopping in Britain, c. 1650-c.1830 or 6HS011 From Reich to Republic. German Society 1871-1924 or 6HS013 Work Placement in the Community or 6HS015 Doing Good? Histories of Charity in Modern Britain and Beyond or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6HS004 Independent Study in History (20 Credits)
6EN001 Modernisms or 6EN002 The 1960s:Subculture, Pop Culture, Counter-Culture or 6EN006 Virtual Romanticism: Literature and Imagination 1780-1840 or 6HS006 Youth Culture and Popular Music in Twentieth Century Britain or 6HS010 Germany 1919-1945. From Weimar to Auschwitz. or 6HS013 Work Placement in the Community or 6HS014 The Family in Britain, 1830-1939 or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6HS001 America: The Rise of a Superpower, 1890-1945 or 6EN013 Independent Study - English or 6HS004 Independent Study in History (20 Credits)
6EN001 Modernisms or 6EN002 The 1960s:Subculture, Pop Culture, Counter-Culture or 6EN006 Virtual Romanticism: Literature and Imagination 1780-1840 or 6HS006 Youth Culture and Popular Music in Twentieth Century Britain or 6HS010 Germany 1919-1945. From Weimar to Auschwitz. or 6HS013 Work Placement in the Community or 6HS014 The Family in Britain, 1830-1939 or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6HS001 America: The Rise of a Superpower, 1890-1945 or 6EN013 Independent Study - English or 6HS004 Independent Study in History (20 Credits)
6EN001 Modernisms or 6EN002 The 1960s:Subculture, Pop Culture, Counter-Culture or 6EN006 Virtual Romanticism: Literature and Imagination 1780-1840 or 6HS006 Youth Culture and Popular Music in Twentieth Century Britain or 6HS010 Germany 1919-1945. From Weimar to Auschwitz. or 6HS013 Work Placement in the Community or 6HS014 The Family in Britain, 1830-1939 or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6HS001 America: The Rise of a Superpower, 1890-1945 or 6EN013 Independent Study - English or 6HS004 Independent Study in History (20 Credits)
The course allows you to study a full range of topics from both English and History in an innovative, supportive and exciting environment.
The course is one of the few new universities to offer modules in every literary period from the Renaissance to the present day.
The course is recognised nationally as a leader in the incorporation of IT and digital resources in the classroom.
You will be taught by leading scholars and academic experts, with a proven and respected research and publications record.
Graduates from this course will be extremely attractive to any employer in the education sector, holding qualifications in two key components of the national curriculum. And whilst primary and secondary school teaching is the largest single destination for our graduates, Wolverhampton students from this course have gone onto careers in: journalism; publishing; art gallery, museum and archive research administration; advertising and marketing; public relations; human resources and many other posts within the commercial sector which require creativity and excellent skills in written and oral communication. A notable proportion of our graduates have also undertaken postgraduate education in recent years, studying for Masters and PhD degrees.
On successful completion of this course you will have:
An appreciation of the historical and theoretical contexts for developing an understanding of culture and cultural production;
Knowledge and understanding of literary and non-literary texts across a range of historical periods and a variety of regional, national and global cultural contexts;
The ability to apply the critical theories and methodologies requisite to the scholarly analysis of literary and non-literary texts;
A range of transferable skills intrinsic to each subject area and of value in graduate employment;
The ability to identify and employ a range of oral, written and digital resources in the production of advanced scholarly materials.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
HR004T31UVD
Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Human Resource Management
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in personnel, human resource management or a general business career. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by a study of current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines with particular focus on the critical investigation of people management related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course is designed for students who want to embark on an in-depth study of Human Resource Management to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of management and business practices, and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
During the 3rd year of the BA Human Resource Management course there will be an opportunity for you to pursue a one-year work placement.
You may also study Human Resource Management as part of the following joint award:
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
4HR017 Diversity Management in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4AC012 Finance and Accounting for Managers (20 Credits)
4HR003 People Work and Society (20 Credits)
Year 3
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5HR006 International Human Resources: The Key Issues (20 Credits)
5HR008 Developing Skills for HR Professionals (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR005 Social Responsibility (20 Credits)
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6HR002 Psychology and Organisational Behaviour (20 Credits)
6HR007 Principles of Employment Law & the Practice of Employment Relations (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of people management related areas including training and people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in human resourcing leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Students can choose to follow programmes leading to the award of an MA Human Resource Management or an MA Human Resource Development and Organisational Change.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate.
Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of human resource management and the related sociological and psychological underpinning theories to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Develop a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development.
Recognise the role of advanced technologies in providing organisations with opportunities for the development of creative and innovative human resource programmes and processes.
Critically apply contemporary issues in HR.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of human resource management practices.
HR014T31UVD
Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Human Resource Management
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in personnel, human resource management or a general business career. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by a study of current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines with particular focus on the critical investigation of people management related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course is designed for students who want to embark on an in-depth study of Human Resource Management to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of management and business practices, and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
During the 3rd year of the BA Human Resource Management course there will be an opportunity for you to pursue a one-year work placement.
You may also study Human Resource Management as part of the following joint award:
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of people management related areas including training and people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in human resourcing leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Students can choose to follow programmes leading to the award of an MA Human Resource Management or an MA Human Resource Development and Organisational Change.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate.
Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of human resource management and the related sociological and psychological underpinning theories to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Develop a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development.
Recognise the role of advanced technologies in providing organisations with opportunities for the development of creative and innovative human resource programmes and processes.
Critically apply contemporary issues in HR.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of human resource management practices.
HS001T31UVD
History with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
History
History is important: it shapes our lives and moulds our identities. This fascinating and thorough course allows you to examine a wide range of themes and issues in the history of Britain, Europe and the Americas from the sixteenth century to the present day. Focusing on the cultural, political, social and economic aspects of historical change, you will be encouraged to study particular areas of historical interest and controversy in depth. Subjects include the study of youth culture, crime, labour movements, consumption, globalisation, migration, and the impact and conduct of war.
In your studies, you will learn the essential historical techniques of critical analysis, research methods and the skills required for handling and processing information. You will also be given the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of different historical approaches through a varied and dynamic learning and teaching environment. Using traditional and enhanced electronic forms of learning, this degree enables you to achieve your full potential, developing the skills for successful study and future employment.
The course actively encourages intellectual curiosity and digital literacy and lets you apply the skills you have learned in the classroom to relevant work situations. Our graduates are in high demand and employers value the critical awareness, communication skills, initiative and organisational abilities the course instils in our students.
History at Wolverhampton offers a research-engaged and skills-led way to study the past and its legacies for the world around us today.
The Foundation Year will develop the skills and knowledge that you need to study at undergraduate level. Building on your strengths and working on your weaknesses will support you to feel confident by the end of the first year that you are ready to undertake the directed and independent learning which will help you to achieve your potential on a degree course.
You will learn about the histories of and connections between different parts of the world and across different historical periods, while having the choice to increasingly focus on your own historical interests.
You will be taught by leading scholars who are engaged in research in the areas they teach, while you will be encouraged to develop your own intellectual interests and trained in the necessary skills to undertake historical research for yourself.
The skills focus of the course will give you a grounding in the study skills required for academic achievement and the transferrable skills that will be useful for graduate employment, both through study and placement options.
The course allows you to study a full range of historical topics in an innovative, supportive and exciting environment. You will be taught by leading scholars and academic experts, with a proven and respected research and publications record. You will be able to study particular themes and issues that interest you, rather than undertaking surveys of long periods of history, and you will develop key historical and transferable skills in a stimulating environment that is geared towards academic achievement, personal development and future employability.
The skills, competencies and knowledge you learn through historical study are directly relevant to a wide variety of careers. Librarianship and information work, archive management, museum administration and heritage management are professions that actively employ our history graduates.
History also provides the key analytical and digitally literate skills that are much sought after in the fields of local government, the civil service, the media and a wide range of business and commercial activities. In addition, history is an ideal course for students wishing to enter the teaching profession. Many of our graduates have taken a PGCE course or further teaching qualifications and have become successful teachers in the primary sector and history specialists in secondary schools and FE colleges. A sizeable number of our graduates have also chosen to extend their interest in the subject by undertaking applied historical research at postgraduate level.
As a graduate of this course you will be able to demonstrate:
A critical understanding of the problematic nature of interpreting the past, the variety of theoretical and methodological approaches to the subject, and the multiplicity of sources available to historians.
An informed appreciation of the processes of continuity and change over an extended time-span and how these have been affected by the contested exercise of power.
The ability to analyse the historical construction and changing nature of identities, as defined principally by place, ethnicity, gender and class.
A critical engagement with key historiographical debates and the ability to address these in depth using primary and secondary sources.
The use of appropriate technologies in digitally literate and enterprising ways to support historical research, process data and produce written work and presentational material.
An understanding of the value of civic responsibility in your outlook toward and relationships with others in a global context.
IB006T31UVD
International Business Management with Foundation
BSc (Hons)
International Business Management
One of the phenomena of the 21st century has been that of globalisation. This course equips students with the knowledge and expertise to manage within this global framework. As globalisation increases, more organisations have to work beyond their regional boundaries, compete in diverse global environments and find that their traditional domestic markets are open to global challenges. These organisations need experts who can work across multicultural barriers, develop effective international strategies and source products internationally. This course will train students in these business key areas.
The course will provide an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help students develop their own understanding of complex notions in the international business environment. Additionally, the course will help students develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software employed by contemporary organisations. The development of student knowledge and understanding of a range of international business and management practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner will also be emphasised, as it is recognised that entrepreneurship is a key force for successful economic growth.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4AC012 Finance and Accounting for Managers (20 Credits)
4MK006 Introduction to Brand Communication (20 Credits)
4HR017 Diversity Management in a Global Context or 4WL003 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
Year 3
5FC003 International Financial Institutions and Markets (20 Credits)
5BU010 Digital Business & Innovation (20 Credits)
5IB005 Contemporary Issues in IBM (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5HR006 International Human Resources: The Key Issues (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making or 5WL002 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
Year 4
6IB003 Dynamics of Multinational Companies (20 Credits)
6IB008 Business Research Methods (lnternational Business) (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6MK001 International Marketing or 6FC003 Global Financial Management (20 Credits)
At the end of this course students will be able to:
Apply knowledge and expertise of managing in organisations and in different national cultures.
Evaluate the nature of multinationals' activities in a global business environment.
Discuss and appreciate the issues surrounding developing effective international strategies and sourcing products internationally.
Critically evaluate international business theories related to managing international operations, international strategy and risk analysis, and the principles of international business.
Utilise a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in developing solutions for a global context
Demonstrate skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories
IB007T31UVD
International Business Management with Foundation
BA (Hons)
International Business Management
One of the phenomena of the 21st century has been that of globalisation. This course equips students with the knowledge and expertise to manage within this global framework. As globalisation increases, more organisations have to work beyond their regional boundaries, compete in diverse global environments and find that their traditional domestic markets are open to global challenges. These organisations need experts who can work across multicultural barriers, develop effective international strategies and source products internationally. This course will train students in these business key areas.
The course will provide an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help students develop their own understanding of complex notions in the international business environment. Additionally, the course will help students develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software employed by contemporary organisations. The development of student knowledge and understanding of a range of international business and management practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner will also be emphasised, as it is recognised that entrepreneurship is a key force for successful economic growth.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Teaching
You will required to locate and evaluate appropriate digital information sources related to the modules on this course via Canvas, the virtual learning environment (VLE) used for teaching, and expected to participate in class and online forums and activities using this platform.
Student participation in a range of in-class and online discussions and activities is expected in order to consider theory and practice related to various topics in the modules taught on the course.
The international nature of this course means that you will be researching and discussing from a range of perspectives the theory and evidence in the context of global business and management. This will enable you to develop personal and professional values to help you play a substantial role in a global business environment.
Yearly content
The first year of the course is designed to provide you with a practical understanding of responsible business practices, facilitating business activities in a sustainable way that does not ad.versely impact the environment, and the need for digital transformation to support innovation and to continue to have a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
The second year of the course aims to introduce you to the complexity of the contemporary global business environment. You will be equipped with relevant skills to thrive within this environment. The knowledge and skills gained this year are in the areas of human resource management, accounting and bookkeeping, operations, supply chain, and project management. These skills are highly sorted after by employers. In this year, we begin to build your employability.
The third year of the course will be used to complete your training in becoming a versatile business manager with a high level of critical reasoning. You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills of strategic business planning and decision making, using globalisation and international marketing to facilitate business success in an international context. You will also be required to put all the skill you have learned on the international business management course through the years into a practical business project to graduate.
Employability in the curriculum
This course will equip you with the knowledge and expertise to manage businesses within the global framework through up-to-date industrial database across countries; digital literacy skills through the use of applications software employed by contemporary organisations; the ability to apply management practices effectively in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner. This course provides access to a range of career opportunities, such as business analyst, operations and supply manager, relationship manager, project managers, and so on under multi-culture and multinational operational settings.
Our new, purpose-built Business School, the Lord Swraj Paul Building, sits at the heart of the University's City Campus - Molineux, right next to Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium. The six storey centre is home to an executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. Find out more.
Over 90% of our students are happy studying with us. Students found that our lecturers are stimulating and are good at explaining taught content. Our students find our lecturers approachable and have benefited from the opportunity to get help on career progression.
Many of our students gain employment in their dream jobs due to the learning gained from our taught modules and the support provided by our lecturers on the course.
At the end of this course students will be able to:
Apply knowledge and expertise of managing in organisations and in different national cultures.
Evaluate the nature of multinationals' activities in a global business environment.
Discuss and appreciate the issues surrounding developing effective international strategies and sourcing products internationally.
Critically evaluate international business theories related to managing international operations, international strategy and risk analysis, and the principles of international business.
Utilise a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in developing solutions for a global context
Demonstrate skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories
LI001T31UVD
Tourism Management with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Tourism Management
This degree will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to manage tourism within an evolving global marketplace. The course has a strong emphasis on enterprise and enables you to develop the management competencies required to progress your career within this dynamic, multi-faceted industry. You will broaden your knowledge of the international tourism industry, and of the diverse range of businesses that operate within tourism, including attractions, destinations, public sector development, heritage and travel.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4LI003 Introduction to Tourism (20 Credits)
4LI005 Tourism Place making (20 Credits)
4LI007 Employability: The World of Work (20 Credits)
4LI011 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5LI005 Employability: Managing Finance and Human Resources (20 Credits)
5LI011 Research Themes in Tourism (20 Credits)
5LI014 Business Travel and Tourism (20 Credits)
5LI018 Services Marketing (20 Credits)
Year 4
6LI022 Research, Interpretation and Analysis (20 Credits)
6BU001 Researching Business and Management Issues (20 Credits)
6BE001 Creating and Starting a New Business Venture or 6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success or 6BU009 Social Enterprise in Context or 6MK002 Marketing Strategy or 6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
The Leisure department bring an added dimension to the teaching on your course. We have worked in your industries, owned our own leisure businesses and continue to work on consultancy projects with industry partners, which ensures that we are able to bring your learning experience to life.
Our range of publications, research and textbooks, including Event Management, Tourism, Research Themes for Events, Hospitality Business, Sport Management, Research Themes for Tourism, Key Concepts in Tourism and Operations Management in the Travel Industry are all published internationally.
We are members of all the major industry bodies and contribute to their future direction and leadership through our roles on their executive committees. We continue to host National Conferences and Events at the University for The Tourism Society, The Association for Event Management Education, The Council for Hospitality Management Education and The Tourism Management Institute.
We are an ABTA Partner.
There are many career opportunities available to graduates within public, private and voluntary sectors such as tourism officer, travel agency manager, holiday resort manager, tour manager, visitor centre manager and attractions manager. Previous graduates have gained positions with The National Trust, English Heritage and The London Tourist Office.
As a graduate of this course you will:
Have the ability and knowledge necessary to work within the dynamic, changing and increasingly technology-reliant global tourism industry
Have the skills to work in a range of tourism business environments, supported by a knowledge and understanding of concepts and characteristics of tourism and related business functions such as Marketing, Human Resources, Strategy and Operations Management
To be able to identify the uniqueness of contemporary tourism resources and develop these into exciting local, regional, national or international tourism products
To be able to develop and analyse information and effectively communicate this to colleagues, managers and customers to support business development
To understand the influence and impacts of tourism upon the community, environment and economy, and the careful balance required to develop tourism locally, nationally and globally
Be able to develop critical evaluative skills, generate knowledge and implement proposed solution towards development and management of tourism projects/business.
LI002T31UVD
International Hospitality Management with FY
BA (Hons)
International Hospitality Management
This course prepares you for management roles in the dynamic and global hospitality industry. By studying this programme you will acquire industry relevant knowledge and develop skills to help you plan and manage resources and enhance consumer experiences. You will be equipped to work within the contemporary hospitality industry and prepared for management careers with worldwide work opportunities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4LI011 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
4LI014 The International Hospitality Context (20 Credits)
4LI007 Employability: The World of Work (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5LI005 Employability: Managing Finance and Human Resources (20 Credits)
5LI013 Research Themes in International Hospitality (20 Credits)
Year 4
6LI022 Research, Interpretation and Analysis (20 Credits)
6LI007 Gastronomy and Menu Design (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6LI008 Hotel and Accommodation Management (20 Credits)
6BU008 Strategy and Consultancy 20 SEM2 Core (20 Credits)
6BE001 Creating and Starting a New Business Venture or 6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success or 6BU009 Social Enterprise in Context or 6MK002 Marketing Strategy (20 Credits)
“Having chosen to undertake a degree at the University of Wolverhampton, I was happy to have my expectations exceeded on almost all accounts. A key focus during the course was the ability to fully understand the industry and also to gain the skills and knowledge that set me above others during the recruitment process.”
“I am convinced that the degree, and the knowledge I gained through it, gave me a fantastic platform for my development and opened up great career opportunities. I owe a considerable amount of my success to my lecturers. Combined with an unforgettable social life and lifelong friends, the years I spent there benefit me every day."
We make sure that you have opportunities to gain professional qualifications alongside your degree – for example you can study at a greatly reduced rate for the National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (NCPLH), which is essential for anyone wishing to work as a licensee in the UK. Work based practice and employability are key themes of this course and you will engage with industry experts throughout your studies, making sure that you are equipped to work within the contemporary hospitality environment and are able meet the challenges of enterprise in the digital age.
This course prepares you for many managerial roles including those in hotels, restaurants, contract catering, arenas, pubs and nightclubs. Employers range from family-run businesses to multi-national brands, with opportunities for self run businesses. Positions held by former graduates include: Unit Managers in Marriott Hotels, Wetherspoons, Welcome Break, and Yates Wine Lodge. Other graduates have become Operations Co-coordinator at Telford International Centre; Personnel Manager at Adams Beach Resort, Cyprus; Hospitality Manager at Molineux Football Stadium; and Events Coordinator at Best Western Valley Hotel.
As a graduate of this course you will be able to:
strategically analyse and evaluate the regional, national and international business environment and its impact on the local hospitality environment
demonstrate the knowledge and enterprising skills required in managing an international hospitality function
use industry-specific digital technology, in the context of developing and managing a contemporary hospitality business
recognise and value the importance of the hospitality consumer, their needs, experience, and diversity, in both the operational and strategic contexts
apply appropriate theoretical concepts to dynamic and diverse hospitality concerns such as gourmet restaurants, pub franchises or international hotels
manage the complex relationships between the key industry players, whilst acknowledging the social responsibility of the 21st century hospitality manager.
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Tourism Management with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Tourism Management
This degree will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to manage tourism within an evolving global marketplace. The course has a strong emphasis on enterprise and enables you to develop the management competencies required to progress your career within this dynamic, multi-faceted industry. You will broaden your knowledge of the international tourism industry, and of the diverse range of businesses that operate within tourism, including attractions, destinations, public sector development, heritage and travel.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4LI003 Introduction to Tourism (20 Credits)
4LI005 Tourism Place making (20 Credits)
4LI007 Employability: The World of Work (20 Credits)
4LI011 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5LI005 Employability: Managing Finance and Human Resources (20 Credits)
5LI011 Research Themes in Tourism (20 Credits)
5LI014 Business Travel and Tourism (20 Credits)
5LI018 Services Marketing (20 Credits)
Year 4
6LI022 Research, Interpretation and Analysis (20 Credits)
6BU001 Researching Business and Management Issues (20 Credits)
6BE001 Creating and Starting a New Business Venture or 6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success or 6BU009 Social Enterprise in Context or 6MK002 Marketing Strategy or 6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
The Leisure department bring an added dimension to the teaching on your course. We have worked in your industries, owned our own leisure businesses and continue to work on consultancy projects with industry partners, which ensures that we are able to bring your learning experience to life.
Our range of publications, research and textbooks, including Event Management, Tourism, Research Themes for Events, Hospitality Business, Sport Management, Research Themes for Tourism, Key Concepts in Tourism and Operations Management in the Travel Industry are all published internationally.
We are members of all the major industry bodies and contribute to their future direction and leadership through our roles on their executive committees. We continue to host National Conferences and Events at the University for The Tourism Society, The Association for Event Management Education, The Council for Hospitality Management Education and The Tourism Management Institute.
We are an ABTA Partner.
There are many career opportunities available to graduates within public, private and voluntary sectors such as tourism officer, travel agency manager, holiday resort manager, tour manager, visitor centre manager and attractions manager. Previous graduates have gained positions with The National Trust, English Heritage and The London Tourist Office.
As a graduate of this course you will:
Have the ability and knowledge necessary to work within the dynamic, changing and increasingly technology-reliant global tourism industry
Have the skills to work in a range of tourism business environments, supported by a knowledge and understanding of concepts and characteristics of tourism and related business functions such as Marketing, Human Resources, Strategy and Operations Management
To be able to identify the uniqueness of contemporary tourism resources and develop these into exciting local, regional, national or international tourism products
To be able to develop and analyse information and effectively communicate this to colleagues, managers and customers to support business development
To understand the influence and impacts of tourism upon the community, environment and economy, and the careful balance required to develop tourism locally, nationally and globally
Be able to develop critical evaluative skills, generate knowledge and implement proposed solution towards development and management of tourism projects/business.
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International Hospitality Management with FY
BA (Hons)
International Hospitality Management
Historically acclaimed in the subject disciplines of international hospitality management, the University of Wolverhampton offers this exciting, innovative course to students seeking employability and critical business skills for the rapidly expanding hospitality industry. Engagement with that industry is paramount in this program, offering chances to apply your learning in live events, field trips and encounters with guest lecturers. Using these resources, the experienced and reputable subject team at the Wolverhampton Business School are poised to prepare you for work within the dynamic industry environment, underpinning your practical experience with theoretical awareness. A breadth of public, private and voluntary roles worldwide will be attainable following your graduation, which you will readily meet with reflexivity, creativity and understanding.
With the hospitality industry making huge, vital moves in the wake of impact by Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic, it is crucial that you not only approach potential careers with a base of subject knowledge, but initiative, inspiration and innovation. Fuelling your creativity, engagement with the industry is embedded throughout the curriculum where your research may be applied. Informed and endorsed by the University’s research, publications and engagement with professional bodies such as the ITT, ABTA and ATHE, this course’s approach has consistently led to employment for alumni at the most senior management levels worldwide.
Online and face-to-face components of the programme are integrated into a complimentary learning experience, incentivising enquiry and formative feedback to build your evaluative and problem-solving abilities. The standard layout of Business School for topics studied in this blended approach ensures that all students will stay on the same page, the University valuing consistency and familiarity in this aspect. Peer-to-peer sessions such as small group case study analysis, assessment unpacking, discussion and seminars will also be featured, offering further opportunities for reflection and practice of communicative skills.
You will learn about the global marketplace within which the hospitality industry operates, building an invaluable sense of digital literacy and developing business skills which will aid in strategic planning, organisation and sustainable management of international hospitality operations. Your problem-solving and critical thinking skills will also be trained, crucial for success in modern organisations. The strong theoretical underpinning of this course – revolving around principles of innovation and enterprise, sustainability, responsibility and digital awareness – has led to many of the University’s alumni seeking further education, progressing to a PhD level and entering education as lecturers themselves.
“Having chosen to undertake a degree at the University of Wolverhampton, I was happy to have my expectations exceeded on almost all accounts. A key focus during the course was the ability to fully understand the industry and also to gain the skills and knowledge that set me above others during the recruitment process.”
Amie
“I am convinced that the degree, and the knowledge I gained through it, gave me a fantastic platform for my development and opened up great career opportunities. I owe a considerable amount of my success to my lecturers. Combined with an unforgettable social life and lifelong friends, the years I spent there benefit me every day."
Louis
The BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management prepares you for management roles in the dynamic and global hospitality industry. By studying this programme you will acquire industry relevant knowledge and develop skills to help you plan and manage resources and enhance consumer experiences. You will be equipped to work within the contemporary hospitality industry and prepared for management careers with worldwide work opportunities. The course incorporates excellent links with industry partners and students enjoy subject related field trips e.g. ExCeL, London. In the first and second year of the course you will enhance your employment prospects by completing a work placement in the Hospitality industry; your tutor will work with you to identify your aspirations and to find a suitable placement, a number of placements lead to employment opportunities on Graduation.
We make sure that you have opportunities to gain professional qualifications alongside your degree – for example you can study at a greatly reduced rate for the National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (NCPLH), which is essential for anyone wishing to work as a licensee in the UK. Work based practice and employability are key themes of this course and you will engage with industry experts throughout your studies, making sure that you are equipped to work within the contemporary hospitality environment and are able meet the challenges of enterprise in the digital age.
As a graduate of this course you will be able to:
strategically analyse and evaluate the regional, national and international business environment and its impact on the local hospitality environment
demonstrate the knowledge and enterprising skills required in managing an international hospitality function
use industry-specific digital technology, in the context of developing and managing a contemporary hospitality business
recognise and value the importance of the hospitality consumer, their needs, experience, and diversity, in both the operational and strategic contexts
apply appropriate theoretical concepts to dynamic and diverse hospitality concerns such as gourmet restaurants, pub franchises or international hotels
manage the complex relationships between the key industry players, whilst acknowledging the social responsibility of the 21st century hospitality manager.
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Tourism and Marketing Management
BA (Hons)
Tourism and Marketing Management
A degree in Tourism and Marketing Management will prepare you for career opportunities in the tourism sector where you will be able to use a portfolio of marketing expertise and skills to inform the management of tourist destinations and attractions.
During your studies you will learn a range of academic and applied practical skills which will support you in progressing toward an academic career, employment in industry, or support you in developing your own business. There will be opportunities to learn theories and academic perspectives in the specialism of Tourism Management, as well as apply topics learnt in applied modules, providing you with practical skills upon graduation. You will learn about all aspects of tourism from travel and tourism to dark tourism. You will also learn about effective marketing, covering topics from customer acquisition to applied marketing strategy.
You will be given the opportunity to work with real businesses and gain access to managers and executive officers, as well as put your skills into practise. Upon graduation students can expect to enter a number of roles in the tourism sector within the public, private or voluntary sectors, or continue on to postgraduate study. Career opportunities include travel agents, destination management and marketing organisations, visitor attractions, heritage sites, local authorities, cultural organisations, travel operators, transport organisations and travel industry suppliers.
By studying the BA (Hons) Tourism and Marketing Management degree at the University of Wolverhampton, you will learn about and experience the range of issues and opportunities that affect this dynamic and fast-paced sector. Within a highly supportive, student-focused environment, you will learn about critical topics such as tourism placemaking, website development and design, destination marketing and management, innovation in marketing and marketing and digital strategy.
This course is designed to meet the increasing demand worldwide for graduates, who possess the required competencies and knowledge to operate in multiple parts of the global Tourism industry and beyond. Working closely with our industry partners, ABTA and The Institute for Travel and Tourism (ITT), we’ll provide you with a range of opportunities to apply your academic studies to what is happening in the industry right now. As an ITT Centre of Excellence, we will bring exciting experiences, such as the ITT Future You Conference direct to our city centre based campus.
The Management and Leadership department has strong reputations in the subject disciplines of tourism management and marketing. Staff bring a combination of industry expertise and experience and have delivered a number of consultancy projects on behalf of organisations such as The NEC Group, further demonstrating our expertise around the management of venues.
Courses are informed and endorsed by our research, publications, and engagement with professional bodies such as the Association for Events Management Education (AEME) and Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).
We have forged strong links with industry partners and the department are members of The Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE), The Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) and are an ABTA Partner.
As well as being an institutional member of the CIM, the University is an Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence. These accreditations recognise leading universities who maintain high professional standards throughout marketing and travel and tourism industries.
Teaching at the University is designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of learners, and benefits from technology supported learning so that you can develop your IT skills whilst developing and presenting exciting and industry-relevant assessments.
The University of Wolverhampton continues to develop state of the art facilities which will greatly enhance your learning experience. A new purpose built facility has been built to house the University of Wolverhampton Business School. Designed to nurture talents and provide platform for engagement with the business community in the region, the University of Wolverhampton Business School building will provide state of the art facilities such as executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. This building and facilities will provide a conducive environment for learning and HE experience.
You can develop the skills and knowledge that you need to study at undergraduate level, building on your strengths and working on your weaknesses, so that you can feel confident that by the end you are ready to commence a degree course, and to apply the skills to undertake the directed and independent learning which will help you to achieve your potential. This will allow you to embark on Level 4 study in an appropriate undergraduate discipline or combined award, confident that you have developed the skills and chosen the most relevant subject area(s) to specialise in, which will allow you to perform strongly at degree level and enhance your career aims.
There are many internal and external initiatives which have been developed to support students’ employability development and to boost your career prospects with real life business experience. For example, FORAGE which is embedded throughout your course, offers you the opportunity to gain virtual work experience with world-leading companies such as Deloitte, BCG and Microsoft. Moreover, the University’s employability hub, The Workplace, provides assistance in finding suitable placements and making successful applications, from identifying a job role to CV writing, applications, interviews and assessment centres. The Workplace also has a team of careers consultants and employability advisers who offer help with employment opportunities. There is also a virtual jobs boards, which advertise a multitude of casual and permanent roles. These may be of interest to you whilst studying with us or as you look for your first post-university graduate job.
Every module delivered as part of this course aims to give students exposure to the industry, this is either through a field trip or industry experts delivering guest lectures.
A degree in Tourism and Marketing Management will prepare you for career opportunities in the tourism sector where you will be able to use a portfolio of marketing expertise and skills to inform the management and marketing of tourist destinations and attractions.
There will be opportunities to engage with Alumni who have gained successful careers in the Tourism sectors. Upon graduation students can expect to enter a number of roles in the tourism sector within the public, private or voluntary sectors, or continue on to postgraduate study. Career opportunities include providing the marketing for travel agents, marketing destinations and attractions working for destination management and marketing organisations, visitor attractions, heritage sites, local authorities, cultural organisations, tour operators, transport organisations and travel industry suppliers.
For the award of an honours degree, you, the student, will be able to:
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of key aspects of tourism and marketing management within the tourism sector, including acquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge, at least some of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of defined aspects of a discipline with an appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge.
Demonstrate an ability to deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and enquiry within the tourism and marketing management discipline and apply the methods and techniques that they have learned to review, consolidate, extend and apply your knowledge and understanding, and to initiate and carry out projects.
Demonstrate conceptual understanding that enables the student:
to devise and sustain arguments, and/or to solve problems, using ideas and techniques, some of which are at the forefront of a discipline
to describe and comment upon particular aspects of current research, or equivalent advanced scholarship, in the discipline.
Demonstrate the ability to manage your own learning, and to make use of scholarly reviews and primary sources (for example, refereed research articles and/or original materials appropriate to the discipline) and communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data (that may be incomplete), to make judgements, and to frame appropriate questions to achieve a solution - or identify a range of solutions - to a problem.
Propose, undertake and present an independent study project that analyses a key issue in the area of tourism and marketing management.
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Deaf Studies and Linguistics with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Deaf Studies and Linguistics
The Deaf Studies and Linguistics integrated joint offers students the chance to explore a range of social and language related topics in a stimulating and multi-cultural environment. By means of high quality teaching and a flexible, responsive and vocationally relevant curriculum, students will learn to identify and understand the challenges faced by deaf people, and gain a detailed knowledge of how sign and spoken languages work.
Students will have opportunities to consider a variety of issues and perspectives surrounding working with deaf people. They will study current policies, laws, procedures and practices to develop professional strategies useful for their future working lives. They will also learn how meaning is created, not only through choices of signs and words and grammatical structures, but through wider social and cultural contextual factors.
The programme will develop a range of subject specific and transferable skills, including higher order conceptual and communication skills, enterprise, digital literacy and IT awareness, all of which are of immense value in graduate employment.The course fosters cooperative and independent work, as well as critical reflection.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK005 Critical Thinking (20 Credits)
3GK007 Wolverhampton and its People (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3GK008 Culture and Nationality in Conflict (20 Credits)
Year 2
4LN001 Language in Use (20 Credits)
4DF010 Introduction to Deaf Studies (20 Credits)
4LN002 Language Patterns (20 Credits)
4DF009 Introduction to British Sign Language (20 Credits)
4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4HU001 Myth or 4GK001 Raising Intercultural Awareness or 4PO005 Campaigning and Citizenship: Women in Britain and its Empire from 1800 to 1950 or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4HU002 Popular Culture or 4SL011 Volunteering in the Community or 4PO006 Contemporary Capitalism or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
Year 3
5DF007 Flourishing Deaf lives (20 Credits)
5LN001 Language and Society (20 Credits)
5LN004 Sounds and Structure (20 Credits)
5DF008 Educating Deaf children and young people (20 Credits)
5SL008 Volunteering in Action or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language or 5LN002 Research Methods for English Language, Linguistics and TESOL (20 Credits)
5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language or 5LN003 Pragmatics and Conversation (20 Credits)
Year 4
6DF009 Engaging with services (20 Credits)
6LN005 Language and the Mind or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6LN001 Language Variation and Change or 6DF007 Level 6 BSL - Intermediate (20 Credits)
6LN005 Language and the Mind or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6LN001 Language Variation and Change or 6DF007 Level 6 BSL - Intermediate (20 Credits)
6DF006 Welfare and campaigning or 6DF008 Deaf Art, Literature and Culture (20 Credits)
6LN002 Independent Study (Linguistics) or 6DF002 Deaf Studies Project or 6DF003 Business and Community Link in the Deaf Community or 6LN004 Morphology or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language (20 Credits)
6LN002 Independent Study (Linguistics) or 6DF002 Deaf Studies Project or 6DF003 Business and Community Link in the Deaf Community or 6LN004 Morphology or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language (20 Credits)
Being taught British Sign Language, using digital and analogue facilities, adds a unique dimension to the study of Inclusive practices in society.
Students are taught to understand a bi-lingual and bicultural approach towards Deaf sign language users.
Academic and pastoral support is provided as a priority by deaf and hearing tutors from day one of the course. Peer mentoring offers an extra support mechanism.
The Deaf Studies and Linguistics lecturers have a variety of teaching and professional qualifications, and undergraduates are taught by full-time members of staff, not by PhD students.
The team believes in interactive learning and encourages full participation from all our students: external examiners have consistently highlighted our innovative assessments as a major strength.
Wolverhampton has pioneered the use of interactive web-based forums for teaching and assessment. These activities have proved very popular with students.
A degree in Deaf Studies and Linguistics gives you the perfect grounding for any career requiring critical thinking, literacy competence, and a range of analytical and presentation skills.
Deaf Studies offers you a research placement in the final year within the UK Deaf Community, while Linguistics offers opportunities to meet professionals from relevant sectors, including speech and language therapists, academic authors, forensic linguists, and computational linguistics researchers.
You will have a real advantage when entering work because this degree will enable you to immediately enter a range of careers in the Deaf Community. Other career destinations have included communication support, key skills coordinator, NVQ assessor, lecturers, researcher roles and local authority positions in related fields.
Many graduates have gone on to take a PGCE qualification (in conjunction with other subjects such as TESOL and Languages), and several have enrolled on higher degrees (including two in the last two years who are completing PHDs in related fields) Others go on to undertake postgraduate diplomas such as Social Work and Audiology as well as Masters Degrees in Disabilities Studies, Speech & Language Therapy and Human Communications.
By the end of your study you will be able to:
Develop the ability to process and analyse and evaluate concepts and theories related to deafness and deaf peoples’ lives within the legal, cultural and political contexts of disability
Effectively communicate in British Sign Language (BSL) to intermediate level, supported by theoretical knowledge of BSL and Sign Linguistics utilising live communicative strategies as well as digital communication facilities
Demonstrate the underlying values and principles relevant to the ideologies of inclusion, and reflect on the potential connections and discontinuities between aspects of subject knowledge and their application in social policies and concepts
Exhibit a knowledge and understanding of the forms and functions of language at the levels of phonology, lexis, syntax and text
Apply a range of linguistic and critical approaches to the analysis of language and synthesise a range of relevant empirical data
Work both co-operatively and independently whilst developing the expertise required to progress to related studies at postgraduate level, and the skills and knowledge necessary for successful employment.
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Social Policy and Law with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Social Policy and Law
The BA (Hons) Law and Social Policy course aims to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of legal aspects and implications of social policy affecting today’s society, the theories and their strategic applications operating within a changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches and learning techniques the course intends to equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills and an awareness in preparation for a career within this sphere with the added legal knowledge to enhance their abilities within this chosen area of employment.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK005 Critical Thinking (20 Credits)
3GK007 Wolverhampton and its People (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3GK008 Culture and Nationality in Conflict (20 Credits)
Year 2
4SA007 The Development of the Welfare State: 1945-2010 (20 Credits)
4LW003 Contract Law (20 Credits)
4LW022 English Legal System and Principles of Professional Conduct (20 Credits)
4SA008 Contemporary Social Policy (20 Credits)
4LW005 Law of Torts 20 (20 Credits)
4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4SL011 Volunteering in the Community or 4PO006 Contemporary Capitalism (20 Credits)
Year 3
5LW008 Alternative Dispute Resolution Law and Skills (20 Credits)
5SA007 Paying for Welfare (20 Credits)
5SA014 Families, Children and the or 5CJ006 Punishment and Society or 5PO006 Contemporary Britain or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language or 5LW002 Criminal Law 20 or 5LW011 Medical Law (20 Credits)
5LW016 Housing and Welfare Law (20 Credits)
5SA009 Communities in Social Policy (20 Credits)
5PH001 Law, Morality and Society or 5SL007 Doing Quantitative Research or 5SL008 Volunteering in Action or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language or 5LW004 Advanced Criminal Law (20 Credits)
Year 4
6SA003 Approaches to Poverty and Social Exclusion (20 Credits)
6LW001 Family and Child Law or 6SA005 Policy-Making in Britain or 6LW004 Law of the European Union or 6CJ004 Counter-Terrorism: Law, Policy and Practice or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language (20 Credits)
6LW002 Research Methods and Project or 6LW011 Business and Community Link in Law or 6SA004 Independent Project in Social Policy or 6SA007 Community Link in Social Policy (20 Credits)
6SA001 Participation and Policy (20 Credits)
6SA008 Social Policy of Work and Labour Markets or 6CJ002 Prisons and Prisoners or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6LW043 Nationality, Immigration and Asylum (20 Credits)
6LW002 Research Methods and Project or 6LW011 Business and Community Link in Law or 6SA004 Independent Project in Social Policy or 6SA007 Community Link in Social Policy (20 Credits)
Studying Law and Social Policy gives students an excellent opportunity to gain an indepth knowledge of the legal system alongside a clear understanding of a range of social issues and problems that shape wider society.
Mooting and other legal skills competitions provide the opportunity to experience what it is like to be a lawyer. Also, a purpose built courtroom gives you a taste of life in a real court. with purpose-built legal equipment and special acoustics.
There are also regular visits to The Inns of Court, Houses of Parliament as well as career talks from local firms, police, and other relevant organisations.
The diverse nature of the degree means that graduates enter a range of occupations including: Legal Executive, Police, Trading Standards, Welfare Advice, Health & Safety, Personnel, Accountant, Local Authority, Civil Service etc.,
Many of our graduates have gone on to become lawyers, although as well as the list above, you could also consider careers in banking, finance, insurance or work in public and private sector management.
It is possible to continue your studies through post-graduate courses related to Law or Social Policy.
As a graduate of this course you will be able to demonstrate:
Be able to reflect on and understand social, political and cultural diversity.
Gain knowledge of the legal system studied, including familiarity with its institutions and procedures and an understanding of how law fits together and operates in comparable jurisdictions.
Be able to apply a critical approach to methods, enquiry and evaluation in a social policy context.
Be able to evaluate law both independently in terms of doctrinal coherence and in relation to other policy perspectives which have been taught specifically
Be able to act independently in planning and managing tasks with limited guidance in areas which they have studied and will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of ICT and engage with blended and technology supported learning.
Be able to apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and policy outcomes
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Fire and Rescue with Foundation Year
BSc (Hons)
Fire and Rescue
This course is a vocationally focussed programme intended to prepare students for employment within the fire & rescue services and enhancing existing members of the emergency services career prospects and professional skills. It will enable students to critically assess the operational requirements of industrial and local authority fire and rescue services through a problem-solving approach and present the outcomes in a structured and coherent manner.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Our staff and students talk about our Uniformed Services degrees.
Developed in conjunction with UK Fire and Rescue Services, this vocational degree offers a well-balanced and highly relevant professional programme of study for students intending to seek a career in the fire and rescue services, in local authority fire and rescue services or in airports and industrial fire sectors. The degree contains a number of engineering and science, management and operational modules including fire engineering science, chemistry and leadership and command studies.
A number of services contribute to the curriculum design and content and the programme will include a ‘guest lecture’ series during which students will be expected to engage in discussion and debate with leading fire and rescue experts on current practice and policy.
This award is specifically and uniquely designed to equip students for a future career as a professional fire fighter. The professionally focused nature of this programme is designed to not only provide knowledge and skills sufficient to seek employment in the fire and rescue services, but to also establish a firm foundation upon which to build a career. You are encouraged during the three years of study, to become a community safety volunteer, Young Firefighters Association (YFA) instructor or an on-call (retained) firefighter of a local fire and rescue service. This will enable you to build up a portfolio of academic and practical achievements to enhance your opportunities for a career in the fire service.
Successful completion of this award will equip you for a professional career in the fire and rescue services. You will be expected to engage in a series of highly relevant extra-curricular activities that will allow you to apply your knowledge to practical situations. In addition, all courses provide the academic background and scholarship necessary for postgraduate study at both Masters and Doctoral level.
The degree is accredited by the Institution of Fire Engineers. Upon graduation, students are eligible to apply to become members of the Institution (MIFE).
As a graduate of this course you will be able to demonstrate:
Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to graduate employment within the fire and rescue services and related areas, for example aviation/commercial / industrial fire & rescue sector;
Demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts and theoretical positions that have been developed, or are developing, within the fire & rescue professions;
Demonstrate a critical and reflective approach to the academic and practical application of fire & rescue theories and practices;
Utilise a broad range of transferable skills, both personal and academic, enabling the individual to maximise graduate employment within the fire & rescue sector;
Build effective presentation, personal and social qualities to become a confident, digitally literate and enterprising graduate; and
Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards within the fire & rescue sector and recognise their obligations to the ‘profession’ and society.
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Policing and Intelligence with Foundation Year
BSc (Hons)
Policing and Intelligence
The course has been designed to give each student various options for their future career in law enforcement. There are two themes running throughout the degree; policing and intelligence.
This award is about ‘policing’ and ‘intelligence’ but not just the operational side to policing. Your programme of study will address a wide array of occupations beyond the police force which require graduates with an in depth knowledge of intelligence and analysis, forensic investigative skills, digital policing, knowledge of criminal law, knowledge of intelligence relating to various aspects of terrorism and counter terrorism, appreciation of mental health, cyber security and wider understanding of the social context in which policing is conducted.
The professionally focused nature of this programme is designed not only to provide knowledge and skills sufficient to gain employment in policing and other security and law enforcement areas, but to also establish a firm foundation upon which to build a career.
This course has been developed in conjunction with Schools across the University, with contributions from the Schools of Law, Historical and Political Studies, Health and Wellbeing; Applied Science and the Business School.
Subject specific skills, such as knowledge of police procedure and evidence, mental health issues, intelligence and analysis, police ethics and management and leadership will be covered and will be complemented by the type of transferable key skills that are highly valued by employers in the graduate job market, including the ability to present and develop a cohesive argument, IT skills, research and problem-solving skills, communication skills and working as part of a team.
The course has been designed to give each student various options for their future career in law enforcement, allowing them to choose modules which have been developed by academics across the University. For example, criminology is the study of how crime is defined, why some people commit crime, what happens when they do, and the prevention and deterrence of criminal behaviour. The theories and practices of police investigation are central to this.
During the course, students will study criminological theories and gain an understanding of how to conduct inquiries to ascertain if an offence has been committed, to identify who is responsible, and to gather admissible evidence. In addition to these policing areas, optional modules have been included to allow students to follow specific ‘pathways’. Two specific routes are the ‘forensics’ pathway and a ‘cyber’ pathway; students will be able to choose option modules at all three levels of their degree that will enable them to specialise in these fields.
The ‘forensics’ pathway will be particularly beneficial to future police officers and civilian investigators since an understanding of the methods and weaknesses of forensic science can assist with case preparation and inter-agency working (Devlin and Dodd, 2017).
Separately, the ‘cyber’ pathway is designed to reflect the growing need for digital data and cyber security specialists within the policing organisation as technology continues to evolve rapidly (Marshall, 2016; Burton, 2018). There is an increasing need for graduates with computer science and data analysis skills (ibid), which the pathway will help to provide.
The University has been delivering policing degrees for over a decade. The research-led teaching ensures that you will be learning about the very latest debates in policy and practice.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to demonstrate :
Knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to graduate specifically to employment within policing or intelligence and related areas
Critical awareness of social, political and cultural diversity in the context of policing, intelligence and the wider criminal justice area
Understanding of the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, responses to crime, policing and intelligence.
Ability to undertake research and communicate the findings of research appropriately.
Application of theory to real world practice of policing, intelligence and related areas.
The ability to act independently managing their own learning and critically reflect upon their own learning.
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Law with Foundation Year
LLB (Hons)
Law
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
The LLB degree provides a qualifying law degree enabling successful to prepare for the Bar Professional Training Course (Barrister). Additionally, the LLB is designed to provide preparatory legal education for those wishing to qualify as solicitors by undertaking the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination.
Subject specific knowledge of the areas of law known as the Foundations of Legal Knowledge comprising: Constitutional and Administrative Law and Human Rights Law; Law of the European Union; Criminal Law; Contract; Tort; Property Law and Equity & Trusts with an initial study of Legal Skills and English and European Legal Systems and training in legal research.
In addition, the degree covers the substantive areas of the Solicitor’s Qualifying Examination, including Business Law and Practice, Property Law and Practice, Criminal Litigation, Wills and Probate and Dispute Resolution in Contract and Tort.
Application (including problem solving and practice based learning)
Research, analysis, evaluation, critical judgement and synthesis
An ability to work independently
Effective communication, literacy (including proficiency in IT skills) and other key skills.
The course aims to provide students with knowledge of the English Legal system, familiarity with its institutions and procedures and a basic understanding of how law fits together and operates in England and Wales and the European Union.
Students will demonstrate progression through their course of study and develop the ability to apply knowledge to legal problems and provide solutions to a wide number of legal issues.
In addition to the designated mandatory subjects for study there will be the opportunity to select options at Levels 5 and 6 as preparation for areas of future employment and/or specialism. The overall aim is that students will be able to act independently in planning and managing tasks. Core and option areas which they have studied and will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of IT and technology supported learning. Students will be exposed to practice based learning throughout the degree.
The course aims to provide students with knowledge of the English Legal system, familiarity with its institutions and procedures and a basic understanding of how law fits together and operates in England and Wales and the European Union.
Students will demonstrate progression through their course of study and develop the ability to apply knowledge to legal problems and provide solutions to a wide number of legal issues.
In addition to the designated mandatory subjects for study there will be the opportunity to select options at Levels 5 and 6 as preparation for areas of future employment and/or specialism. The overall aim is that students will be able to act independently in planning and managing tasks. Core and option areas which they have studied and will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of IT and technology supported learning. Students will be exposed to practice based learning throughout the degree.
Facilities
The Law School is based in the University's contemporary Mary Seacole Building (MH) and benefits from a range of specialist facilities to help you study.
Our large lecture theatre and all of our teaching rooms are equipped with high-tech audio visual equipment, giving you a comfortable and stimulating environment in which to learn. You can also enjoy our dedicated social learning space. Find out more.
The LLB (Hons) Law is a very popular course and is based on the study of the essential modules for entry into one of the legal professions.
Mooting and other legal skills competitions provide the opportunity to experience what it is like to be a lawyer. Also, a purpose-built courtroom gives you a taste of life in a real court with purpose-built legal equipment and state of the art acoustics.
There are also regular visits to The Inns of Court and Houses of Parliament as well as career talks from local firms, police, and other relevant organisations.
You will have the opportunity to work on real life cases through our University Legal Advice Centre providing you with invaluable practical experience.
The University of Wolverhampton and international law firm DWF LLP have joined forces to provide law students with the opportunity to receive careers guidance from mentors working in commercial legal practice. The DWF Mentoring Scheme is a unique opportunity for our students to engage with legal practitioners on a one-to-one basis and obtain guidance and advice on their individual career paths. Watch our video about the scheme to find out more.
Many of our graduates go on to become lawyers. However, the diverse nature of the degree also means that law graduates can enter a range of alternative occupations including: Police, Trading Standards, Health and Safety, Personnel, Accountancy, Local Authority, and the Civil Service. Further career options include: banking, finance, insurance or work in public and private sector management.
You may continue your studies by undertaking the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) at the University of Wolverhampton or the Bar Professional Training course, or undertake one of the specialist Master's degreeswith us.
Mootingand other legal skills competitions provide the opportunity to experience what it is like to be a lawyer. Also, a purpose-built courtroom gives you a taste of life in a real court with purpose-built legal equipment and state of the art acoustics. There are also regular visits to The Inns of Court and Houses of Parliament as well as career talks from local firms, police, and other relevant organisations.
You will have the opportunity to work on real life cases through our University Legal Advice Centre providing you with invaluable practical experience.
Students can also volunteer as a Wolverhampton Legal Companion. The WLC is a scheme that runs in collaboration with Wolverhampton County Court to help Law, Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy students.
As a graduate of this course you will be able to demonstrate:
Gain knowledge and understanding of the fundamental doctrines, sources and principles which underpin the Law of England and Wales, including the Foundations of Legal Knowledge; how Law is made and developed, ethics and the concept of justice and the institutions within which the law is administered.
Apply knowledge to complex legal situations; recognising potential alternative conclusions and taking into account ambiguity and uncertainty in the law, providing supporting reasons and communicating these, both orally and in writing, appropriately.
Demonstrate the intellectual and practical skills needed to research and analyse the law; including the effective use of resources to retrieve and evaluate information; and to apply the findings of such work to the solution of legal problems.
Be able to act independently in planning and managing tasks with limited guidance in areas which they have studied.
Demonstrate an awareness of the contexts within which law operates and be able to use this awareness to offer critical judgments of arguments or legal issues.
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Marketing Management with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Marketing Management
The BA (Hons) Marketing Management with foundation year course aims to provide the student with an underpinning knowledge and understanding of business and how marketing theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and challenging global business environment can be applied.
Through the use of a wide range of approaches and e-learning forums students will learn varied aspects of marketing principles essential to the work of marketing professionals including: marketing planning and strategy, digital marketing techniques, consumer behaviour, advertising, communication with customers, pricing, distribution, selling techniques, building relationships with stakeholders and researching markets. Throughout the course students will learn practical skills, including IT, numerical and communication skills, much of this will be underpinned by real life examples.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
The BA (Hons) Marketing Management with foundation year course provides an option for students to pursue a one-year work placement in employment, either in the UK or abroad. In addition to this by studying on the BA (Hons) Marketing Management with foundation year, students will be able to access a wide variety of internships (both paid and unpaid), which will further develop their knowledge and application of marketing management techniques in practice.
You may also study Marketing as part of the following joint awards:
6MK005 Personal Selling and Sales Management (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6MK010 Consumer Behaviour (20 Credits)
6MK007 Managing Corporate Reputation (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing-related areas including product & brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing and service sectors.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1. Develop and apply research, writing, numerical, digital and personal skills within a business context
2. Develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of marketing management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
3. Apply relevant transferable skills to a career in marketing management (for example, managing projects, communication, working in teams, research and appropriate technologies and critically reflect on the effectiveness of their own skills and knowledge).
4. Examine contemporary and strategic marketing issues through the application of relevant analytical concepts, models and theories.
5. Evaluate and demonstrate an informed understanding of ethical responsibilities contributing to their professional values and their role in organisations and society in the 21st century.
6. Critically appraise relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different business scenarios.
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Marketing Management with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Marketing Management
The BA (Hons) Marketing Management with foundation year course aims to provide the student with an underpinning knowledge and understanding of business and how marketing theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and challenging global business environment can be applied.
Through the use of a wide range of approaches and e-learning forums students will learn varied aspects of marketing principles essential to the work of marketing professionals including: marketing planning and strategy, digital marketing techniques, consumer behaviour, advertising, communication with customers, pricing, distribution, selling techniques, building relationships with stakeholders and researching markets. Throughout the course students will learn practical skills, including IT, numerical and communication skills, much of this will be underpinned by real life examples.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
The BA (Hons) Marketing Management with foundation year course provides an option for students to pursue a one-year work placement in employment, either in the UK or abroad. In addition to this by studying on the BA (Hons) Marketing Management with foundation year, students will be able to access a wide variety of internships (both paid and unpaid), which will further develop their knowledge and application of marketing management techniques in practice.
You may also study Marketing as part of the following joint awards:
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
BA (Hons) Marketing Management is a 3-year marketing course. Each year is comprised of two semesters and every semester contains two 30 credit modules. As we focus on employability, we aim to teach you marketing skills which marketing employers are looking for in a marketing graduate. Our marketing course develops your personal brand in multiple ways:
Basics of Marketing: You start your marketing course with fundamentals of marketing module where you learn the basics of marketing management. Similarly, in all other modules you explore key marketing and management theories and their application in order to solve real time business issues, for example, website development and design, search engine marketing (SEM), Search engine optimisation (SEO), Content marketing, consumer behaviour, green and ethical marketing, Data Analytics, management and leadership and finally digital marketing.
Marketing tools: In order to adjust into the post covid digital marketing world you need to know the use of marketing tools to assist the marketing operations and automation. The marketing industry is heavily relying on marketing tools to make internal and external processes seamless. We have embedded some of these key marketing tools into our modules to prepare you for the industry, such as Content Management Systems (CMS), Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) tools, Keyword analysis tools, Email marketing tools, Advertisement tools, Social Media Management tools, Marketing Research tools, Data Analytics tools and Search Engine tools.
Key Marketing Skills: We are fully aware of marketing trends and the expectations of the marketing employers. According to the CMO survey and the Chartered Marketing Institute, marketing experts think that Website optimisation, Digital media and search, Direct digital marketing to customers, Data analytics, MarTech systems/platforms, Online experimentations and/or A/B testing, Customer relationship management (CRM) and User experience are some of the key marketing skills. You learn all the skills through our modules.
Networking: We have a strong link with the industry and there are many businesses working with us. We also have some consultancy style modules where you get to work with real-time businesses as a marketing student to solve their real-time marketing issues. Moreover, we also invite marketing experts in our modules to talk about key marketing issues in the industry. These modules help you network with marketing experts. This networking brings a lot of opportunities for you in form of jobs, work placements and internship.
Online Personal branding: In your final year you study ‘The Marketing Consultant’ module which will help you develop your online personal brand with the use of social media platforms. This module helps you identify the industry route you want to take, your strengths and weaknesses, career opportunities, competition in the industry, development of your online presence and finally set your short-term and long-term objectives.
The IoD Student Mentoring Scheme: A fantastic opportunity for our final year marketing students to join a mentoring scheme connected to the IoD (Institute of Directors) to help you get ahead on the career ladder. You will be able to get advice and encouragement from a Senior Manager, Director or Chief executive.
Our purpose-built Business School, the Lord Swraj Paul Building, sits at the heart of the University's City Campus - Molineux, right next to Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium. The six storey centre is home to an executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. Find out more about our facilities.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1. Develop and apply research, writing, numerical, digital and personal skills within a business context
2. Develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of marketing management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
3. Apply relevant transferable skills to a career in marketing management (for example, managing projects, communication, working in teams, research and appropriate technologies and critically reflect on the effectiveness of their own skills and knowledge).
4. Examine contemporary and strategic marketing issues through the application of relevant analytical concepts, models and theories.
5. Evaluate and demonstrate an informed understanding of ethical responsibilities contributing to their professional values and their role in organisations and society in the 21st century.
6. Critically appraise relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different business scenarios.
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Professional Policing with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Professional Policing
The PEQF (Policing Education Qualifications Framework) is a new, professional framework for the training of police officers and staff. As of 1st January 2020 successful appointment as a police officer in any one of the 43 Police Forces in England and Wales will be dependent upon the completion of a professional educational qualification. The College of Policing, as the professional body of the police service, have developed three new entry routes into the police service. One of these routes is by completion of a Pre-Join degree, whereby students will study a three year degree in professional policing which will equip them to deal with the exciting challenges modern policing has to offer.
The BA(Hons) Professional Policing programme has been designed, primarily, to meet the learning needs of students who wish to embark on a career in the police service (police and police staff) but will also be useful for those wishing to work in other related areas, for example; National Crime Agency, probation service, military police, private security industry, civil service, local authority, banking and similar organisations where investigative or practical legal knowledge are required.
As well as subject specific skills students will have the opportunity to develop key transferable skills that are highly valued by employers in the graduate job market, including the ability to present and develop a cohesive argument, IT skills, research and problem-solving skills, communication skills and working as part of a team.
The national curriculum for the new ‘Pre-Join’ Professional Policing route into policing (as prescribed by the College of Policing as the professional body for policing) is professionally transformative, in that there is comprehensive, modern and up-to date coverage of areas of knowledge, skills and professional approaches that have been identified as critical to the 21st century policing role of the constable. These include (but are not limited to): evidence-based policing; decision-making and discretion; criminology and crime prevention; pro-active approaches to vulnerability, risk and public protection.
Students will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of the five principle policing practice areas namely response policing, policing communities, policing the roads, information and intelligence and conducting investigations. Students will demonstrate their understanding by engaging in both practical and classroom based scenarios.
The programme has modules covering many interesting and contemporary policing issues such as digital policing (cybercrime), terrorism and public protection concerns. Students will become immersed in the role of a police constable, understanding the origins of the constable and how historical high profile police matters have shaped modern day policing. As well as gaining a comprehensive knowledge of police powers and procedures students will develop investigative skills including how to interview witnesses and suspects. The concept of police accountability will feature strongly throughout the course, and how that links with the standards of police professional behaviour.
Students will gain an insight into how police respond to major and critical incidents as well as understanding the complexities surrounding road policing and serious and organised crime.
During their final year students will be able to use the critical thinking, research and academic writing skills they have developed in order to explore an area of policing of interest to them.
The BA (Hons) Professional Policing delivered at the University of Wolverhampton is the latest development in our long history of providing Policing Education in the region. This new degree builds on the 10 years of experience we have in providing police education. The course is delivered by staff with strong academic and operational backgrounds in Policing and we draw on a range of specialist practitioners to enhance the student experience.
Where possible operational police officers attend the University to give the students an opportunity to relate their classroom based knowledge and understanding to real life cases.
Previous student experiences have included visits to courts, the Midland Regional Tactical Training Centre, Birmingham Airport and local police stations.
Many students who undertake this degree will be aiming to join the police service as a Police Constable but it is important to emphasize to applicants and students that completion of this degree does not guarantee employment as a police officer or police staff.
Every police service in England and Wales sets its own recruitment process and selection policy and entry requirements vary from service to service. Candidates are advised to check their eligibility against the police service website, this may assist you in deciding whether to undertake the BA (Hons) Professional Policing course and/or pursue a career in policing.
However the BA (Hons) Professional Policing course does not limit graduates to a career with the police service. Other careers could include working in; the National Crime Agency, probation service, military police, private security industry, civil service, local authority, banking and similar organisations where investigative or practical legal knowledge are required.
In the wider educational context, the professional benefits of BA (Hons) Professional Policing programme extend well beyond the confines of the curriculum itself, embracing the higher-level skills that a degree-based educational approach can import to the profession of policing. Those learners who have successfully completed the BA (Hons) Professional Policing degree, and who progress to become police constables, will contribute to the policing profession by being capable problem-solvers, communicators, negotiators and leaders, as well as being increasingly socially and emotionally intelligent individuals in the performance of their professional role.
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Politics and History with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Politics and History
This comprehensive integrated joint course allows you to examine a wide range of themes and issues in the history and politics of Britain, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East from the sixteenth century to the present day. Focusing on the cultural, political, social and economic aspects of historical change, you will be encouraged to study particular areas of interest and controversy in depth.
In your studies, you will learn the essential techniques of critical analysis, research methods and the skills required for handling and processing information. You will also be given the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of different historical and political approaches through a varied and dynamic learning and teaching environment.
Using traditional and enhanced electronic forms of learning, the History and Politics degree enables you to achieve your full potential, developing the skills for successful study and future employment.
The course actively encourages intellectual curiosity and digital literacy and lets you apply the skills you have learned in the classroom to relevant work situations. Our graduates are in high demand and employers value the critical awareness, communication skills, initiative and organisational abilities the course instils in our students.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Studying Politics and History at the University of Wolverhampton means learning to critically investigate the political world we inhabit and how it came to be. This course adopts a global perspective, examining the histories of and connections between different parts of the world, including Britain, Europe, the Americas and South Asia.
With topics including class, gender, migration, youth culture, activism and empire, you will learn how to apply political theory in order to make a difference. The digital learning environment will equip you with information, materials and learning activities to support you in regular face-to-face seminars and workshops. In classes and assessed work, you will develop your skills of information gathering, critical thinking, analysis, interpretation and communication, which are essential for academic study and transferrable to graduate work in a wide range of fields.
This course actively encourages you to develop your own historical and political interests, you will gain breadth and depth of historical knowledge at the same time as developing the skills necessary to undertake your own research. In the process, the course aims to prepare you to apply your knowledge and skills to further study, a variety of graduate employment opportunities, and to be a critical and engaged global citizen.
The course aims to:
provide a learning experience in History and Politics which conforms to the national benchmarking standard
provide students with subject-specific and generic knowledge, experience and skills
prepare students for careers in which their skills can be applied directly
equip students with a range of key skills applicable to a wide variety of other careers commensurate with their graduate status
The Faculty of Social Sciences, in which History and Politics are based, has robust systems of student support, including the provision of `one to one’ study skills and academic counselling support.
Students graduating in Politics and History have gone on to do further Masters courses at Wolverhampton University. In recent years two History graduates have successfully completed PhDs at Wolverhampton University. Teaching, archival work and local government are common destinations of graduates in these subject areas.
On the completion of the course, the student should be able to demonstrate:
Identify and critically compare different concepts and methodologies used in both History and Politics.
Demonstrate an informed knowledge of the processes of continuity and change over an extended time-span as pertaining to the political history and institutions of the UK and one other area.
Engage critically with the major theoretical underpinnings and ideological traditions in History and Politics.
Demonstrate a proficiency in the generic and subject-specific skills used in the study of both subjects.
Use appropriate technologies in digitally literate and enterprising ways to support research, process data and produce written work and presentational material to a high quality.
Understand the value of civic responsibility in your outlook toward and relationships with others in an historical and global context.
SA001T31UVD
Deaf Studies and Social Policy with Foundation Yr
BA (Hons)
Deaf Studies and Social Policy
Students will be able to identify and understand the challenges faced in society when trying to adopt an inclusive approach to all aspects of life within a diverse society. They will have opportunities to consider a variety of issues and perspectives surrounding working with diverse groups, deaf people being considered in detail. Concepts of poverty, inclusion, social justice will be studied in relation to government response and policy. The course fosters cooperative and independent work as well as critical reflection. Students will be encouraged to develop effective communication in an interactive context utilising digital literacy.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3GK008 Culture and Nationality in Conflict (20 Credits)
Year 2
4SA007 The Development of the Welfare State: 1945-2010 (20 Credits)
4DF010 Introduction to Deaf Studies (20 Credits)
4SA008 Contemporary Social Policy (20 Credits)
4DF009 Introduction to British Sign Language (20 Credits)
4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4PO005 Campaigning and Citizenship: Women in Britain and its Empire from 1800 to 1950 (20 Credits)
4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4SL011 Volunteering in the Community or 4PO006 Contemporary Capitalism or 4SL010 The Media and the Manufacture of Deviance (20 Credits)
Year 3
5SA007 Paying for Welfare (20 Credits)
5DF007 Flourishing Deaf lives (20 Credits)
5DF008 Educating Deaf children and young people (20 Credits)
5SA014 Families, Children and the State or 5PO006 Contemporary Britain or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language or 5SL008 Volunteering in Action or 5SA013 Social Science Placement (20 Credits)
5SA014 Families, Children and the State or 5PO006 Contemporary Britain or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language or 5SL008 Volunteering in Action or 5SA013 Social Science Placement (20 Credits)
5SA009 Communities in Social Policy or 5SC002 Evaluating and Using Research in Applied social Studies (20 Credits)
Year 4
6DF009 Engaging with services (20 Credits)
6SA003 Approaches to Poverty and Social Exclusion (20 Credits)
6DF002 Deaf Studies Project or 6DF003 Business and Community Link in the Deaf Community or 6SA004 Independent Project Social Policy or 6SA007 Community Link Social Policy (20 Credits)
6DF007 Level 6 BSL - Intermediate or 6SL012 Qualitative Research Methods or 6SA005 Policy-Making in Britain (20 Credits)
6SA001 Participation and Policy or 6SA008 Social Policy of Work and Labour Markets (20 Credits)
6DF006 Welfare and campaigning or 6DF008 Deaf Art, Literature and Culture (20 Credits)
Students are taught to understand the relationships between policy funding and provision with practical reference to diverse groups in society by investigating social fairness and justice.
Amongst diverse groups in society is the Deaf Community in the UK and students have the opportunity to learn British Sign Language, to appreciate notions of bilingualism and biculturalism by completing research for a voluntary agency.
As a priority, academic and pastoral support is provided by tutors from day one of the course. Peer mentoring offers an extra support mechanism. The course offers academic rigour and relevance to future professional life.
Comment from our External Examiner on provision:
For Social Policy:
"Three areas stand out. First, the enthusiasm and commitment of the course team is very impressive and one gets the feel of a student body that receives significant support. Second, the courses continue to have a strong contemporary orientation, with policy developments reflected quickly in course material. Third, the use of case study type assessment was particularly impressive".
You will have a real advantage when entering work because a degree in Deaf Studies and Social Policy will enable you to immediately enter a range of careers.
You can work directly in the Deaf Community or in Public Administration, Youth and Community Working, Housing and Health Service or in the Voluntary Sector. With further training you could become a teacher of a National Curriculum.
Other career destinations have included Communication Support, Key Skills Coordinator, NVQ Assessor, Lecturers, Researcher Roles and Local Authority positions in related fields.
Graduates go on to undertake post graduate diplomas such as Social Work and Audiology as well as Masters Degrees in Disabilities Studies, Speech & Language Therapy and Human Communications.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Demonstrate the ability to process and analyse and evaluate concepts and theories related to deafness and deaf peoples’ lives within the context of disability.
Effectively communicate in British Sign Language ( BSL) to intermediate level, supported by theoretical knowledge of BSL and Sign Linguistics utilising live communicative strategies as well as digital communication facilities.
Analyse inclusion concepts, theories and issues in a systematic way, identifying and reflecting on potential connections and discontinuities between aspects of subject knowledge and their application in social policies and concepts.
Reflect upon social, political and cultural diversity and apply a critical approach to methods of enquiry and evaluation in a social policy context.
Apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and critically asses policy intervention policy intervention.
Process and synthesise a range of relevant empirical data to present and justify your own chosen position.
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Politics and Social Policy with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Politics and Social Policy
This wide-ranging and work-focused course provides an interdisciplinary study of Politics and Social Policy. Students will engage in debates around what we mean by a socially fair and just society, and the policies a government should pursue to achieve one. The degree will also help to explain important global phenomenon including recent events like the war on terror and the impact of the international economic crisis
The degree will allow students to develop an understanding of contemporary social problems, such as poverty, inequalities in health, and underachievement in schools and the policies in place to address these issues. Alongside this students will investigate the institutions, processes and procedures through which interests are expressed, the theories we use in understanding political activity, and the factors motivating and legitimising it.
Teaching and learning is designed to support digital literacy. Students will acquire the skills necessary to gather evidence and apply theories to a range of social and political issues. Students are encouraged to share knowledge and be enterprising with their ideas. Global comparative perspectives are incorporated in the degree providing students with the opportunity to learn about society and politics in other countries.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
The aims of the Politics and Social Policy degree are to examine and to investigate how citizens respond to the world they inhabit through advocacy, campaigning and protesting to try to effect social change and how they articulate these attempts.
This course will examine the relationship between government, society and citizens, with a particular focus on the most vulnerable in society. The course will explore how all aspects of policy are informed by political ideas, concepts and language. Competing conceptions and articulation of rights, citizenship, democracy and justice, fundamental to the study of Politics, implicitly or explicitly, inform attempts to reproduce or change how social policy is designed and delivered in areas such as housing, health and the environment. Therefore, the programme will examine how some voices within society come to dominate the policy environment, and the impact this privilege has on the design and implementation of policy.
Within th course you will analyse how the welfare state has fared after experiencing over a decade of austerity measures and will explore possible futures of welfare provision, tracing the increasing role of voluntary and private providers. The course will look at critical challenges to society, such as migration, affordable housing, climate change and persistent poverty, and explore how – and whether – policymakers have the ability and political will to address these challenges.
Whilst the events, experiences and case-studies that will be drawn on through the course will often reflect the UK context, this world view will be critiqued through the lens of historical and contemporary international influences, for example the legacy of colonialism and imperialism on British social policy or the limitations and challenges of globalisation and climate change. Therefore the course will highlight the connections between local, regional, national and international/global, and the impact these connections have on decision-making in UK society.
Practical Experience: An opportunity at each level of the course to undertake a placement module which will provide invaluable practical experience.
Pastoral support: We pride ourselves in our supportive culture with a large team of academic and student support staff to provide excellent pastoral care and support together with a welcoming academic environment in which to undertake your degree.
Research-led: Our research-led teaching ensures that you will be learning about the very latest debates in policy and practice.
At the end of this course, you, will be able to:
Apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and policy intervention.
Be able to identify and critically compare different concepts and methodologies used in Politics and Social Policy.
Have a knowledge of the political history and institutions of the UK and one other area.
Be familiar with the major ideological traditions in Politics.
Have developed critical and analytic skills in the study of Politics and Social Policy which contribute to graduate employability.
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Criminology and Criminal Justice and Soci with FY
BA (Hons)
Criminology and Criminal Justice and Social Policy
Crime and its impact are at the forefront of current political and social debate. A degree in Criminology Social Policy and Criminal Justice enables you to explore the reality behind the newpaper headlines on crime and examine a topic which is relevant, topical and has real, practical application in contemporary society. You will study a wide range of topics covering the legal and sociological issues of criminology and criminal justice and the associated policy responses. The course equips students with knowledge and skills appropriate for a range of graduate roles in the statutory, voluntary and commercial sector.
Teaching and learning is designed to support digital literacy. Students will acquire the skills necessary to gather evidence and apply theories to a range of social and political issues. Students are encouraged to share knowledge and be enterprising with their ideas.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK005 Critical Thinking (20 Credits)
3GK007 Wolverhampton and its People (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3GK008 Culture and Nationality in Conflict (20 Credits)
Year 2
4SA007 The Development of the Welfare State: 1945-2010 (20 Credits)
4CJ003 Thinking About Crime (20 Credits)
4CJ002 Criminal Justice (20 Credits)
4SA008 Contemporary Social Policy (20 Credits)
4PO005 Campaigning and Citizenship: Women in Britain and its Empire from 1800 to 1950 or 4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4CJ005 Legal Issues and Human Rights or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4SL011 Volunteering in the Community or 4SL010 The Media and the Manufacture of Deviance or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
Year 3
5SA014 Families, Children and the State (20 Credits)
5CJ002 Theories of Crime (20 Credits)
5SL007 Doing Quantitative Research (20 Credits)
5SA009 Communities in Social Policy (20 Credits)
5CJ006 Punishment and Society or 5PO006 Contemporary Britain or 5SL001 Racism, Diversity and difference in the British Context or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language or 5SA007 Paying for Welfare (20 Credits)
5CJ003 Police and Society or 5CJ009 Victims and Offenders or 5SL008 Volunteering in Action or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
Year 4
6CJ006 Controlling Crime (20 Credits)
6SA003 Approaches to Poverty and Social Exclusion (20 Credits)
6CJ005 Contemporary Issues in Criminology (20 Credits)
6CJ007 Criminology and Criminal Justice Project or 6SA004 Independent Project in Social Policy or 6SL004 Community Link in Sociology or 6SA005 Policy-Making in Britain or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6CJ011 Serious and Organised Crime (20 Credits)
6CJ007 Criminology and Criminal Justice Project or 6SA004 Independent Project in Social Policy or 6SL004 Community Link in Sociology or 6CJ002 Prisons and Prisoners or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language (20 Credits)
6SA001 Participation and Policy or 6SA008 Social Policy of Work and Labour Markets (20 Credits)
Practical Experience: An opportunity at each level of the course to undertake a placement module which will provide invaluable practical experience.
Pastoral support: We pride ourselves in our supportive culture with a large team of academic and student support staff to provide excellent pastoral care and support together with a welcoming academic environment in which to undertake your degree.
Research-led: Our research-led teaching ensures that you will be learning about the very latest debates in policy and practice.
Criminology, Criminal Justice and Social Policy graduates are attracted to a wide range of careers, mostly in the public and not-for-profit/non-governmental agency sector. Recent graduates are working in a variety of Criminal Justice Agencies including the police service and the National Probation Service, others are employed in related fields such as trading standards, HM Revenue and Customs, UK Border Agency and social work. For those wishing to pursue careers outside the criminal justice system this integrated degree develops skills which are appropriate to a range of careers from the civil service to various management roles. All courses provide the academic background and scholarship necessary for postgraduate study at both Master's and Doctoral level.
At the end of this course, you, will be able to:
Understand the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, responses to crime and the practices of the criminal justice system.
The ability to undertake research using relevant research methodologies and communicate findings appropriately.
Critical awareness of social, political and cultural diversity in the context of Social Policy, criminological theories and the criminal justice system.
Apply a critical approach to methods of inquiry and evaluation in Social Policy contexts.
Apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and policy interventions.
Have developed knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to graduate employment.
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Sociology with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Sociology
This degree offers you the chance to analyse and understand the complexities of the global world in which we live.
During your studies, you will learn about the concepts, theories and methods essential to what we call a ‘sociological imagination’ – that special way of identifying, describing and understanding the nature of social life.
Over the course of your studies, you will develop critical understanding of a range of institutional conditions, cultural processes and social relations, within and across societies. In the course of learning selected ‘social facts’ of society, you will be able to apply those concepts, theories and methods that are unique to this exciting discipline.
Students are encouraged to share knowledge and be enterprising with their ideas in self-directed and cooperative learning activities. You will acquire the skills necessary to gather evidence and apply theories to a range of social issues, and to communicate your ideas through interpersonal and digitally literate ways. At each level of study you are given the opportunity to undertake accredited voluntary work in the local community or a work placement – an experience that broadens your sociological knowledge, deepens your appreciation of civic responsibility and enhances your opportunities for graduate employment.
Our teaching team are experts in their fields, publishing in internationally recognised journals and with internationally recognised publishers, who bring real experience to their teaching
We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse course, drawing on students’ lived experience and expertise
Our course covers a wide range of contemporary issues including the power of celebrity, environmental movements, nationality and globalization
We will support you, as learners, to engage with community-based learning (LINK TO NEW PAGE), whether that is a school, a voluntary sector organisation, or the local council. These opportunities to gain experience in the ‘real’ world will not only embed your learning, through engaging with the lived experiences of people living with disadvantage and discrimination, but it will also support you to develop skills for the workplace
Our exciting new course offers you the opportunity to study the social world we inhabit and apply that knowledge to understand and address social issues through public sociology. What causes inequality, and what can be done to reduce it? How much power does the media have to shape public opinion and is this problematic? What is the importance of nations and nationalities in a global world? Why is the environment a topic that should be at the forefront of sociological thinking? How important is the body in the construction of our identity? How can we understand health and illness outcomes by ethnicity, gender, and even geographical location? A Sociology degree at The University of Wolverhampton enables us to consider these questions, and more, by examining the role of theory in empowering us to understand contemporary concerns at local, national, and international levels.
'I consistently challenged myself during my studies on the University of Wolverhampton’s BA (Hons) Sociology and Politics. I reached personal landmarks and worked hard to overcome difficulties. My decision to remain at Wolverhampton for postgraduate study for the MA Applied Social Sciences has been marked by the unsurpassed support the department has provided me during my academic journey. I will be championing this further by continuing my education at PhD level at the University, having been offered a studentship by the Institute for Community Research and Development (ICRD). Since I started university in 2018, my capabilities have been recognised by the department, who have inspired me to be consistent and confident. I have managed to secure employment because of my graduate achievements and volunteering opportunities offered by the university. Eventually, I want to teach, support, and encourage students to achieve their ambitions, and give back the value that the department places on student support and empowerment.' – Christiane Jenkins, BA (Hons) Sociology and Politics
'As someone who was unsure whether university was for me, my time at the University of Wolverhampton confirmed that I had made the right decision. The staff were all supportive, friendly, welcoming and easily accessible for meetings to help with assignments and other tasks. All of the staff ensured that lectures were engaging and interesting and provided new knowledge and opportunities to research further. The wide range of module choices available across the Sociology course meant that the topics were diverse and engaging. The assignments that were given were also varied and this approach meant that different skills could be learnt and developed. The course allowed me to develop my knowledge and grow a deeper passion for researching in Sociology' – Sophie Cole BA (Hons) Sociology
Taught by experts in their field, you will develop your knowledge and skills through the study of sociological theories and methods, and through application of these important sociological tools to a range of contemporary topics. The teaching team are all active researchers who are eager to share their ideas and practical experiences of ‘doing Sociology,’ which means that you will benefit from a highly relevant and topical programme. To equip you with the practical skills needed for the workplace, you can also undertake community-based learning through placements in voluntary agencies and organisations.
Sociology graduates are employed in a wide range of careers but with a definite inclination towards work in the public sector and voluntary sectors: in teaching, social research in the civil service and local government, or with think tanks; public sector management; as professional practitioners or working on projects in areas concerning, for example social inequalities and social exclusion. Recent graduates have been employed, for example, as neighbourhood development officers, volunteer management, family support workers, social care workers, housing officers, social inclusion workers and care managers. Graduates are also well equipped to continue their post-graduate studies in Sociology, Education, Teacher Training, Social Care, Social Work.
Graduate employability is embedded throughout the degree programme at The University of Wolverhampton, developing students’ expertise in a range of key employer-identified skills that prepare our students for the workforce of the future. Through placements, visits and guest speakers, you will have opportunities to engage with voluntary and public sector organisations, and the wider community, to embed your learning.
Through learning activities such as planning a campaign, analysing policy briefs, analysing data and participating in group activities, you will develop important skills to support your ability to become an inclusive and reflective practitioner in the workplace.
In addition, an array of assignment types, such as poster presentations, writing reports and planning a campaign, will support the development of essential skills for the workplace, such as communication skills, presentation skills, teamworking, IT skills, research skills and critical thinking.
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Sociology and Politics with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Sociology and Politics
The Sociology and Politics degree gives students the opportunity to analyse and understand the major political and sociological traditions through which we can make sense of the modern world. This degree also focuses upon the debates concerning developments around economic, political and cultural globalisation.
Students are encouraged to apply their sociological and political knowledge to a range of key contemporary issues and to understand the impact such issues have upon citizenship, popular culture, education and employment in a national and international context.
Students have the opportunity to undertake community placements as part of the course. Such experiences broaden your academic knowledge, deepen your appreciation of civic responsibility and enhance opportunities for employment.
Teaching and learning is designed to support digital literacy. Students will acquire the skills necessary to gather evidence and apply theories to a range of social and political issues. Students are encouraged to share knowledge and be enterprising with their ideas. Global comparative perspectives are incorporated in the degree providing students with the opportunity to learn about society and politics in other countries.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK005 Critical Thinking (20 Credits)
3GK007 Wolverhampton and its People (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3GK008 Culture and Nationality in Conflict (20 Credits)
Year 2
4PO003 Introduction to British Politics (20 Credits)
4SL005 The Sociological Imagination (20 Credits)
4PO002 Introduction to International Relations (20 Credits)
4SL009 Introduction to Classical Sociological Theory (20 Credits)
4PO005 Campaigning and Citizenship: Women in Britain and its Empire from 1800 to 1950 or 4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
4PO006 Contemporary Capitalism or 4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language or 4SL011 Volunteering in the Community or 4SL010 The Media and the Manufacture of Deviance (20 Credits)
Year 3
5PO003 Contemporary Political Ideologies (20 Credits)
5SL005 Issues and Debates in Sociological Thought (20 Credits)
5PO004 World Politics (20 Credits)
5SL007 Doing Quantitative Research (20 Credits)
5PO006 Contemporary Britain or 5SA014 Families, Children and the State or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language or 5SL001 Racism, Diversity and difference in the British Context (20 Credits)
5SL002 Making Gender or 5PO005 Europe United? European Politics, Societies, Cultures or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language or 5SL008 Volunteering in Action (20 Credits)
Year 4
6SL012 Qualitative Research Methods (20 Credits)
6PO003 Political Theory (20 Credits)
6SL003 Independent Project in Sociology or 6SL004 Community Link in Sociology or 6PO004 Project (Politics) or 6PO005 Security and Integration in the New Europe or 6PO001 Democracy and Terrorism: Conflict Resolution in Northern Ireland or 6SL010 Gender and Development in Non-Western Societies or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6SL013 The Global World or 6HS013 Work Placement in the Community (20 Credits)
6SL003 Independent Project in Sociology or 6SL004 Community Link in Sociology or 6PO004 Project (Politics) or 6PO005 Security and Integration in the New Europe or 6PO001 Democracy and Terrorism: Conflict Resolution in Northern Ireland or 6SL010 Gender and Development in Non-Western Societies or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6SL013 The Global World or 6HS013 Work Placement in the Community (20 Credits)
6HS013 Work Placement in the Community or 6SL011 The Sociology of Migration or 6SL003 Independent Project in Sociology or 6SL004 Community Link in Sociology or 6PO004 Project (Politics) or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6SL002 Global Educational Issues or 6PO002 The Politics of the Middle East (20 Credits)
6HS013 Work Placement in the Community or 6SL011 The Sociology of Migration or 6SL003 Independent Project in Sociology or 6SL004 Community Link in Sociology or 6PO004 Project (Politics) or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6SL002 Global Educational Issues or 6PO002 The Politics of the Middle East (20 Credits)
The combination of Sociology and Politics provides students with essential theoretical and methodological tools required to analyse and understand aspects of contemporary social and political life and to comprehend the impact of political decision-making upon our lives.
This course involves work and community placements at every level of study, allowing students to put their knowledge into practice thereby deepening appreciation of these two disciplines and enhancing employment opportunities.
Students will be taught by skilled staff who are committed to high qualityteaching and whoare research-active. Our research-led teaching ensures that you will be learning about the latest developments in the disciplines of Sociology and Politics.
Graduates from this degree course are likely to be attracted to a wide range of careers in the public and voluntary sectors, particularly local government.
You may go into teaching, lecturing or research in the fields of Sociology or Politics. If you want to become a teacher you will need to undertake a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
You could also choose to apply for Postgraduate courses in Sociology, Politics, Social Work, Masters degrees in the Voluntary and Public Sectors.
A successful graduate from this course is expected to be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
Demonstrate a range of theoretical and methodological approaches in the disciplines of Sociology and to comprehend the distinctive character of Sociological thought;
Critically review, analyse and evaluate a wide range of appropriate evidence in relation to a variety of social theories or theories used in sociology and politics, and to mobilise a reasoned, informed argument;
Conduct research in a preliminary way, and communicate findings to a range of audiences using appropriate technologies in digitally literate ways;
Demonstrate their knowledge of the political history, institutions and ideological traditions of the UK and/or one other area;
Demonstrate understanding of key issues in relation to rights, diversity and equality, and inclusion in the modern world;
Demonstrate a range of conceptual and practical skills commensurate with graduate employment, and personal and social development.
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Sociology and Social Policy with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Sociology and Social Policy
The Sociology and Social Policy joint programme has been taught at University of Wolverhampton for a number of years. However, for 2022, the Sociology and Social Policy has been redesigned, taking an innovative and exciting approach to the social world, with a particular focus on social change.
Contemporary society faces a number of critical problems, such as climate change, growing social and economic inequalities and the influence of social media on mental health. Exploring solutions to these problems – along with other concerns such as the future of the welfare state and growing food insecurity – are central to this joint programme. Sociology and Social Policy will allow you to focus on the role of social policy and public sociology in bringing about social change, exploring how we – as citizens -can participate in generating solutions to tackle social problems. It will offer you the opportunity to not only understand how social problems come about but to examine the social policy responses to those problems – and ask critical questions about why policies fail.
Events such as COVID 19 and climate change, and social movements such as Extinction Rebellion and Black Lives Matter, have shown us how citizen involvement can be crucial in highlighting social problems. However, sometimes interactions between the state and its citizens leads to social change – and shifts in policy direction - and sometimes they do not. Through a diverse range of case studies, shaped by student and teacher expertise and interest, we will reflect on the health, wealth and wellbeing of our society.
Drawing on your own interests and lived experiences, we will explore how social theory can empower us to understand the social world and the actions we need to take to bring about change personally, locally, nationally and globally. You will also be given the opportunity to apply your understanding through community-based learning opportunities that are embedded into the course, with modules such as Advocacy in Action, Volunteering in Action and Applied Research. Graduate employability is also embedded throughout the degree programme at The University of Wolverhampton, developing students’ expertise in a range of key employer-identified skills that prepare our students for the workforce of the future. This includes the ability to read data, communication in digitally literate way, and solve complex problems.
This joint programme is supported by a teaching team who are actively engaged in community-based research.
The Sociology and Social Policy programme aims to examine the relationship between government, society and citizens, and how those relationships impact on our lives. We will be asking questions about how the study of social theory and social policy can help us understand why we have increasing levels of social inequality and exclusion in our society, with persistent disparities in the life chances of people from ethnic minorities, lower socio-economic classes and those with disabilities or mental health problems.
Exploring relationships from the global to the personal
The Sociology and Social Policy joint programme will focus on how we are connected locally, regionally, nationally and globally and whether theories such as sustainable development and “levelling up” could lead to better outcomes for all groups and individuals within our communities, whether they are local, national or global. Thinking personally, locally, nationally, regionally and globally, we will explore the issue of sustainability, examining the uneven impact that globalisation and climate change are having on the poorest in the UK – and across the globe. It will explore how sustainability is not only an environmental issue but one of social justice.
The Importance of Lived Experience
Our learning environment will draw on our lived experiences of the social world and reflect on how social policies impact on our lives. We will engage with contemporary case studies, such as racial discrimination, the mental health crisis and violence against women, and ask how we, as citizens and members of the University community, can bring about the change needed to address these critical issues.
Community-Based Learning
The Sociology and Social Policy course will encourage you, as learners, to engage with community-based learning, whether that is a school, a voluntary sector organisation, or the local council. These opportunities to gain experience in the ‘real’ world will not only embed your learning, through engaging with the lived experiences of people living with disadvantage and discrimination, but it will also support you to develop skills for the workplace. These community-based experiences are embedded in the course as an accredited part of your learning experience.
A former Social Policy student, Amy Redsull, said:
'Since being at University of Wolverhampton, and completing my undergraduate degree, receiving a 2.1 overall, I have embarked on a Research Masters degree. My time at Wolverhampton has stuck with me, I have used my experience and knowledge to my advantage. My current research is a continuation of a project I had completed whilst studying in Social Policy, an overview of how Universal Credit has affected families within a localised region of the UK. In terms of career prospects, I currently work for a local authority, a youth mental health charity and work in various voluntary roles such as being an equalities and youth officer for a local political party and as a mentor in two different capacities.'
'University of Wolverhampton created a foundation for me to become the person that I am today, for that I will always be grateful and I will always look back in fondness of my time in the University.'
The combination of sociology and social policy provides students with essential theoretical and methodological tools required to describe and analyse aspects of social life, and to comprehend the nature, importance and impact of social policy on our quality of life.
Students will have the opportunity to put their knowledge into practice through community-based learning programmes. Community placements deepen your appreciation of these two disciplines and enhance your employment opportunities.
You will be taught by skilled staff who are committed to high quality teaching and who are research-active. We bring to the class room a wide range of experience in the fields of sociological research and social policy provision.
Sociology and Social Policy graduates continue to be attracted to a wide range of careers, mostly in the public and voluntary sectors. Careers in public sector management, regeneration and social exclusion, social research, policy writing, social support, housing and community work are all accessible for graduates.
Post-graduate courses in Sociology, Social Policy, Social Work or a wide variety of related areas are also available to sociology and social policy graduates.
Graduate employability is embedded throughout the degree programme at The University of Wolverhampton, developing students’ expertise in a range of key employer-identified skills that prepare our students for the workforce of the future. Through placements, visits and guest speakers, you will have opportunities to engage with voluntary and public sector organisations, and the wider community, to embed your learning.
Through learning activities such as planning a campaign, analysing policy briefs, analysing data and participating in group activities, you will develop important skills to support your ability to become an inclusive and reflective practitioner in the workplace.
In addition, an array of assignment types, such as poster presentations, writing reports and planning a campaign, will support the development of essential skills for the workplace, such as communication skills, presentation skills, teamworking, IT skills, research skills and critical thinking.
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Criminology and Criminal Justice and Soci with FY
BA (Hons)
Criminology and Criminal Justice and Sociology
The programme gives students the opportunity to analyse and understand the complexities of the world we live in, particularly in relation to Crime, Criminology and the Criminal Justice system.
You will study a wide range of topics covering both legal and sociological issues of criminology and criminal justice including the social process of crime, the policing of society, social inequalities and the law, punishment and sentencing and the operation of the criminal courts.
The course has real practical application in contemporary society and equips students with knowledge and skills appropriate for a range of graduate roles in criminal justice agencies, including the Police Service, the National Probation service and related fields in the voluntary and public sectors.
Crime and its impact are at the forefront of current political and social debate. A degree in Social Policy and Criminal Justice enables you to explore the reality behind the newpaper headlines on crime and examine a topic which is relevant, topical and has real, practical application in contemporary society. You will study a wide range of topics covering the legal and sociological issues of criminology and criminal justice and the associated policy responses. The course equips students with knowledge and skills appropriate for a range of graduate roles in the statutory, voluntary and commercial sector.
Teaching and learning is designed to support digital literacy. Students will acquire the skills necessary to gather evidence and apply theories to a range of social and political issues. Students are encouraged to share knowledge and be enterprising with their ideas.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK005 Critical Thinking (20 Credits)
3GK007 Wolverhampton and its People (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3GK008 Culture and Nationality in Conflict (20 Credits)
Year 2
4CJ003 Thinking about Crime (20 Credits)
4SL005 The Sociological Imagination (20 Credits)
4CJ002 Criminal Justice (20 Credits)
4SL009 Introduction to Classical Sociological Theory (20 Credits)
4PO005 Campaigning and Citizenship: Women in Britain and its Empire from 1800 to 1950 or 4CJ005 Legal Issues and Human Rights or 4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language or 4SL010 The media and the manufacture of deviance or 4SL011 Volunteering in the Community (20 Credits)
Year 3
5SL005 Issues and Debates in Sociological Thought (20 Credits)
5CJ002 Theories of Crime (20 Credits)
5SL007 Doing Quantitative Research (20 Credits)
5CJ003 Police and Society (20 Credits)
5SL002 Making Gender or 5CJ009 Victims and Offenders or 5SL008 Volunteering in Action or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
5SL001 Racism, Diversity and difference in the British Context or 5CJ006 Punishment and Society or 5PO006 Contemporary Britain or 5WL002 Elementary Language or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5SA014 Families, Children and the State (20 Credits)
Year 4
6CJ006 Controlling Crime (20 Credits)
6SL012 Qualitative Research Methods (20 Credits)
6CJ005 Contemporary Issues in Criminology (20 Credits)
6SL003 Independent Project in Sociology or 6SL004 Community Link in Sociology or 6CJ007 Criminology and Criminal Justice Project or 6LW011 Business and Community Link in Law or 6SL014 The Sociology of the Body or 6CJ011 Serious and Organised Crime or 6CJ004 Counter-Terrorism: Law, Policy and Practice or 6SL013 The Global World (20 Credits)
6SL003 Independent Project in Sociology or 6SL004 Community Link in Sociology or 6CJ007 Criminology and Criminal Justice Project or 6CJ002 Prisons and Prisoners or 6LW011 Business and Community Link in Law or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language (20 Credits)
6SL011 The Sociology of Migration or 6SL002 Global Educational Issues (20 Credits)
The combination of Sociology and Criminology and Criminal Justice, provides students with essential theoretical, methodological tools required to describe and analyse aspects of social life.
Graduates will have in-depth knowledge and understanding of crime and its consequences, both theoretical and applied.
Students have the opportunity to put their knowledge into practice through community-based learning programmes at each level of study.
You will be taught by skilled staff who are committed to high qualityteaching and whoare research-active. Our research-led teaching ensures that you will be learning about the latest debates in policy and practice.
Graduates from this degree course are likely to be attracted to a wide range of careers in the public, statutory and voluntary sectors.
There are a range of options in a variety of criminal justice agencies including the police service and the National Probation Service and in related fields such as trading standards, HM Revenues and Customs, UK Border Agency and advocacy posts.
Not all graduates wish to work within the criminal justice system, this degree develops knowledge and skills appropriate to a range of careers from the civil service to management and social care.
You could also choose to apply for Postgraduate courses in Sociology, Criminology, Social Work, Masters degrees in the Voluntary and Public Sectors.
A successful graduate from this course is expected to be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
Understand the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, responses to crime and the practices of the criminal justice system.
Undertake research using relevant research methodologies and communicate findings appropriately.
Critically understand social, political and cultural diversity in the context of Social Policy, criminological theories and the criminal justice system.
Apply a critical approach to methods of inquiry and evaluation in Social Policy contexts.
Apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and policy interventions
Have developed knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to graduate employment.
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Sociology and History with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Sociology and History
This programme of study offers you the chance to analyse and understand the complexities of the social world in its historical and contemporary context. During your studies, you will learn about those concepts, theories and methods essential to what we call an historical and sociological imagination - those special ways of identifying, describing and evaluating the past and the present.
Using traditional and enhanced electronic forms of learning, you will develop your skills for gathering evidence and applying theories to a range of historical and sociological issues. In the process, you will be encouraged to share ideas and be intellectually enterprising. You will also have the opportunity to do volunteer work in the local community – an experience that allows you to apply the skills you have acquired in the classroom to a range of social settings, deepens your appreciation of civic responsibility and enhances your opportunities for employment.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
The study of Sociology and History at the University of Wolverhampton offers a research-engaged and skills led way to learn about the complexities of the social world in its historical and contemporary contexts.
The Foundation Year will develop the skills and knowledge that you need to study at undergraduate level. Building on your strengths and working on your weaknesses will support you to feel confident by the end of the first year that you are ready to undertake the directed and independent learning which will help you to achieve your potential on a degree course.
This course will develop your knowledge and skills through theoretical and evidence-based practice, and through application of these important sociological and historical tools to a range of contemporary topics.
The teaching team are all active researchers who bring their research expertise into the classroom to share their practical experiences of ‘doing’ Sociology and History.
You will learn about the histories of, and connections between, different parts of the world, and have the choice to focus on your own interests. This course encourages community-based learning through placements in not-for-profit agencies and organisations across the Midlands region.
The University of Wolverhampton are pioneers of accredited volunteering in the UK and these modules are embedded in the course as part of the student learning experience.
Graduate employability is embedded throughout the degree programme at The University of Wolverhampton, developing students’ expertise in a range of key employer-identified skills and attributes that prepare our students for the workforce of the future
You will be able to study key theories and methods of each discipline, and apply them to particular sociological and historical themes and issues.
You will have the opportunity to engage in community-based learning through placement in local voluntary agencies, organisations and work environments.
You will be taught by skilled tutors and active researchers who are eager to share their scholarships and practical experiences of ‘doing history and sociology.’
The skills, competencies and knowledge you learn through sociological and historical study are directly relevant to a variety of careers. Sociology graduates are often employed in the public sector: doing social research in the civil service, local government or with think tanks; public sector management; as professional practitioners or working on projects in areas concerning social inequalities and social exclusion. History graduates are often employed in libraries and information work, archive management, museum administration and heritage management. Local government, the civil service, the media, teaching and a range of business and commercial enterprises actively seek graduates with sociology and history degrees. Many of our students also continue their studies taking a range of post-graduate courses.
On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of theoretical and methodological approaches in the disciplines of sociology and history;
To demonstrate a critical understanding of the problematic nature of sociological and historical evidence in your efforts to interpret the past and make sense of the present;
To demonstrate your ability to analyse the processes of continuity and change, and the connections between society and identity, particularly in relation to place, ethnicity, gender and social class;
To conduct sociological and historical research and communicate your findings to a range of audiences, using appropriate technologies in digitally literate ways;
To demonstrate a range of conceptual and practical skills commensurate with graduate employment, and personal and social development;
To develop an understanding of the value of civic responsibility in your outlook toward and relationships with others.
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Politics and War Studies with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Politics and War Studies
As well as detailed knowledge of forms of conflict and how politics and political negotiation attempt to render violent conflict unnecessary, the course provides graduates with the generic skills of critical inquiry, the ability to undertake close textual analysis and the ability to demonstrate knowledge and present coherent arguments in a number of forms. As well as specific subject knowledge, graduates will develop a wide range of transferable skills including technological proficiency as reflected in the subject and university commitment to blended learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK005 Critical Thinking (20 Credits)
3GK007 Wolverhampton and its People (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3GK008 Culture and Nationality in Conflict (20 Credits)
Year 2
4PO003 Introduction to British Politics (20 Credits)
4WR003 War and the Modern World (20 Credits)
4PO002 Introduction to International Relations (20 Credits)
4WR002 Thinking About War and Peace (20 Credits)
4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4PO005 Campaigning and Citizenship: Women in Britain and its Empire from 1800 to 1950 or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
4PO006 Contemporary Capitalism or 4WR004 The Holocaust or 4SL011 Volunteering in the Community or 4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
Year 3
5PO003 Contemporary Political Ideologies (20 Credits)
5PO004 World Politics (20 Credits)
5HS010 The Great War 1914-1918 or 5WR007 Political Violence or 5WR006 War in Europe 1939-1945 (20 Credits)
5PO006 Contemporary Britain or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
5WR004 Terrorism or 5WR002 The Battle for Normandy 1944 or 5WR005 Virtual Warriors: The Evolution of War Gaming (20 Credits)
5SL008 Volunteering in Action or 5PO005 Europe United? European Politics, Societies, Cultures or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
Year 4
6PO001 Democracy and Terrorism: Conflict Resolution in Northern Ireland or 6PO005 Security and Integration in the New Europe (20 Credits)
6WR007 Dreadnought to Enterprise: Maritime Warfare c.1900 to the Present Day or 6WR004 Trial by Fire: The American Civil War or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language (20 Credits)
6PO003 Political Theory (20 Credits)
6WR006 War Studies Project or 6PO004 Project (Politics) or 6HS013 Work Placement in the Community (20 Credits)
6WR001 Conflict Resolution in the Modern World or 6WR005 The Barbarization of Warfare or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6PO002 The Politics of the Middle East or 6HS010 Germany 1919-1945. From Weimar to Auschwitz. (20 Credits)
6WR001 Conflict Resolution in the Modern World or 6WR005 The Barbarization of Warfare or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6PO002 The Politics of the Middle East or 6HS010 Germany 1919-1945. From Weimar to Auschwitz. (20 Credits)
The War Studies and Politics team are research- active with specialisms in the areas of conflict resolution, military strategy and tactics and terrorism.
An innovative, evolving and well-resourced course, which combines the breadth of the Politics curriculum with the expertise gained from the longest running undergraduate War Studies degree programme in the UK.
This degree is located in the School of Law, Social Science and Communications which has a well-established tradition of student support in terms of academic counselling and skills development including `one-to-one’ student skills support.
Many Students in War Studies and Politics go on to post-graduate study including on the MA Conflict Studies at Wolverhampton. Other frequent career paths include local government employment, serving in the armed forces, teaching, administration and management posts.
At the completion of the course the student will;
Be able to identify and critically compare concepts and methodologies used in Politics
Be familiar with the major ideological traditions in Politics
Be aware of the different conceptualisations of citizenship within the global community
Have an awareness and understanding of the strategic, ethical and philosophical theories underpinning War Studies;
Have an understanding of the varieties of approaches to analysing the concept of war and war’s implications
Be able to apply his/ her critical and analytic skills in an enterprising manner.
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History and War Studies with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
History and War Studies
The History and War Studies degree provides graduates with the knowledge of the issues, themes, debates and developments related to the analysis of history and war. Our graduates are equipped to develop and sustain debates on the strategic, ethical and philosophical uses of war as well as understanding the full historical contexts within which conflict arises. Alongside subject-specific knowledge, you will develop a wide range of key transferable skills including enhanced communication, analytical and technological proficiency. The degree encourages you to become digitally literate and intellectually curious, with the capacity to work both independently and as part of a wider team to understand, develop and apply solutions to both theoretical and practical problems. These skills equip our graduates to use their knowledge in enterprising and profitable ways in their chosen careers and develop their roles within the wider community.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
The History and War Studies degree at Wolverhampton enables you to engage in debates about a diverse range of historically contested issues and conflicts under the guidance of research-active, internationally recognised scholars.
Studying this degree enables you to explore historical and contemporary wars and conflicts from a wide and geographically diverse range of case studies, alongside the social and political histories of empire and migration, consumerism and activism.
The course actively encourages you to develop your own interests and you will investigate the forces of social, economic, political and cultural change that have given us the world in which we live today and be equipped to develop and sustain debates on the strategic, ethical and philosophical uses of war.
As well as subject-specific knowledge, you will develop a wide range of key transferable skills including enhanced communication, analytical and digital literacy. The degree encourages students to become digitally literate and intellectually curious, with the capacity to work both independently and as part of a wider team to understand, develop and apply solutions to both theoretical and practical problems. Such skills equip our graduates to use their knowledge in enterprising and profitable ways in their chosen careers and develop their roles within the wider community.
You will be taught by recognised experts with a proven and respected research and publications record.
We will enable you to develop key intellectual and transferable skills that are geared towards academic achievement, personal development and future employability.
The skills, competencies and knowledge you learn through studying History and War Studies are directly relevant to a wide variety of careers. Information work, librarianship, archive management, museum administration and heritage management are professions that actively employ our students. The degree also provides the key analytical and transferrable skills that are much sought after in the fields of the armed forces, local government, the civil service, the media and a wide range of business and commercial activities. In addition, History and War Studies is an ideal course for students wishing to enter the teaching profession and many of our graduates have become successful teachers in the primary sector and History specialists in secondary schools and FE colleges. A notable proportion of our graduates have also undertaken postgraduate education in recent years, studying for Masters and PhD degrees.
At the completion of the course you will:
Have an awareness and critical understanding of the problematic nature of interpreting the past and the strategic, ethical and philosophical theories underpinning the subject;
Have an understanding of the varieties of approaches to analysing historical events, the concept of war and war’s implications;
Be familiar with a variety of historical and war-related case studies;
Be able to address historical and contemporary problems in depth using primary and secondary sources;
Be able to use appropriate technologies in digitally literate and enterprising ways to support research, process data and produce written work and presentational material to a variety of audiences;
Have a greater understanding of the value of civic responsibility in your outlook toward and relationships with others in a global context.
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War Studies with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
War Studies
The War Studies degree will provide graduates with knowledge of the debates and developments related to war; its causes, uses and how it may be avoided or concluded. Our graduates will be equipped to develop and sustain debates on the strategic, ethical and philosophical uses of war in both historical and contemporary settings.
As well as subject-specific knowledge, graduates will develop a wide range of key transferable skills including enhanced communication, analytical and technological proficiency. The degree encourages individuals to become digitally literate and intellectually curious, with the capacity to work both independently and as part of a wider team to understand, develop and apply solutions to both theoretical and practical problems. Such skills equip our graduates to use their knowledge in enterprising and profitable ways in their chosen careers and develop their roles within the wider community.
War and conflict have been a constant and constantly disruptive feature of human activity. Within the War Studies degree you will examine the subject in breadth and depth under the direction of research active, internationally recognised scholars.
The course will provide you with knowledge of the debates and developments related to war; its causes, uses and how it may be avoided or concluded. You will be equipped to develop and sustain debates on the strategic, ethical and philosophical uses of war in both historical and contemporary settings.
As well as subject-specific knowledge, you will develop a wide range of key transferable skills including enhanced communication, analytical and technological proficiency. The degree encourages individuals to become digitally literate and intellectually curious, with the capacity to work both independently and as part of a wider team to understand, develop and apply solutions to both theoretical and practical problems. Such skills equip you to use your knowledge in enterprising and profitable ways in your chosen careers and develop your roles within the wider community.
On the undergraduate War Studies degree, you will be taught by recognised experts with a proven and respected research and publications record. You will benefit from an innovative and evolving curriculum which will develop your skills in critical analysis, debate, reasoning and composition. You can also visit the landmark of the famous "Battle of Normandy" on our annual field trip.
As a graduate of this course you will:
Have an awareness and understanding of the strategic, ethical and philosophical theories underpinning the subject
Have an understanding of the varieties of approaches to analysing the concept of war and war’s implications
Be familiar with a variety of war-related case studies
Be able to address historical and contemporary problems in-depth using primary and secondary sources
Be able to analyse and critique information and apply knowledge in an enterprising way
Have enhanced levels of digital literacy.
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Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
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Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
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Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
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Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
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Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
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Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
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Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
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Finance and Management
Business and management
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Int Foundation Year in Science and Engineering
University Statement of Preparatory Studies
International Foundation Year in Science and Engineering
As an international applicant, the International Foundation Year will give you a solid base to progress onto and study a selection of our degree programmes, subject to professional body requirements, at the University of Wolverhampton.
We will help you to understand the expectations and academic skills required to study successfully for a degree in the UK.
We offer two start dates for the International Foundation Year in either semester 1 or 2, with the course lasting an academic year.
You will study a mixture of subject-specific modules and more general modules that will expand your English language and learning skills ready for higher education.
You will gain a solid foundation in the key academic skills such as research and referencing that will support degree-level study.
The International Foundation Year:
introduces your chosen specialist subject
gives you a solid foundation in key academics skills like research and referencing that will support degree-level study
develops and improves your academic language skills
provides a choice of pathways based on your desired subject specialism
provides an educational bridge to study an undergraduate degree of your choice at the University of Wolverhampton (subject to professional body requirements).
The International Academy is Accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.
Our dedicated staff provide expert support and tuition to help prepare you for your future study choices. The programme has a minimum of 12 weeks of teaching included.
All modules include a number of tutorial sessions either in small group sessions or one-to-one.
You will have access to extensive online facilities, as well as our learning centres/libraries, allowing you to make the most of the resources available to you.
Typical modules include:
Getting Ahead as an International Student
Exploring an Academic Discipline
Language Skills – Grammar, Writing and Speaking
Learning in a Digital Environment
Within the Faculty of Science and Engineering typical modules include:
Orientation to the Built Environment
Electrical Technology
Orientation to Pharmaceutical Studies
Mechanical Technology
Introduction to Bioscience
Teaching methods include lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Assessment methods include:
assessment on project work undertaken throughout the period
assessment of your ability to research and discuss a topic during seminars
a portfolio of written tasks
Loretta Ifeoma, Nigeria
“I feel more prepared now than ever for a university degree. I have gained all the necessary support to improve my academic writing style and I look forward to coming to class every day because the lecturers are very patient and understanding and the classes are interactive and motivating.”
Orgest Lika, Albania
“I am enjoying the International Foundation year because I am improving my language learning and communication skills and I have made lots of new friends.”
Haroun Jesulayomi, Nigeria
“The teaching has been great and I have enjoyed the teaching explanations by the lecturers.”
Tony Declan, Ghana
“I have enjoyed being able to interact with people from other cultures and the teachers are insightful and very supportive.”
On the International Foundation Year in Science and Engineering, you will join our friendly community at Telford Innovation Campus. You will have some teaching in the historic Priorslee Hall, where our International Academy is based. Priorslee Hall has social areas with TVs and table tennis and shares outdoor exercise equipment, sports field, and a floodlit hard court for football, basketball and tennis with Telford Innovation Campus.
Telford Town Centre is nearby which has many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Telford Central railway station enables easy travel around the UK.
You will also be taught at our Wolverhampton City Campus, which has a wealth of facilities for students both on campus and in the city. Take a quick tour to see what’s available.
Students can travel for free during term-time between campuses by using the University’s service, which also stops in Telford town centre.
The aim of this course is to allow successful candidates to progress into a degree programme in their chosen subject at the University of Wolverhampton which will serve to enhance their employment opportunities in the future.
On completing the International Foundation Year, you will be well prepared for further academic study at the University of Wolverhampton.
You will be familiar with key concepts and theories that will support your chosen subject, and be confident in expressing and presenting your ideas.
You will be able to show clear references to sources of information used in your work, and use those sources to support your findings using appropriate conventions for academic audiences.
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Int Foundation Year in Social Sciences
University Statement of Preparatory Studies
International Foundation Year in Social Sciences
As an international applicant, the International Foundation Year in Social Sciences will give you a solid base to progress onto and study a selection of our degree programmes, subject to professional body requirements at the University of Wolverhampton.
We will help you to understand the expectations and academic skills required to study successfully for a degree in the UK.
We offer two start dates for the International Foundation Year in either semester 1 or 2, with the course lasting an academic year.
You will study a mixture of subject-specific modules and more general modules that will expand your English language and learning skills ready for higher education.
You will gain a solid foundation in the key academic skills such as research and referencing that will support degree-level study.
The International Foundation Year:
introduces your chosen specialist subject
gives you a solid foundation in key academics skills like research and referencing that will support degree-level study
develops and improves your academic language skills
provides a choice of pathways based on your desired subject specialism
provides an educational bridge to study an undergraduate degree of your choice at the University of Wolverhampton (subject to professional body requirements).
By studying the International Foundation Year in Social Sciences, you will develop skills in your chosen subject specialism to a level that will allow you to begin a degree (subject to professional body requirements) at the University of Wolverhampton’s Faculty of Social Sciences.
The International Academy is Accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.
Our dedicated staff provide expert support and tuition to help prepare you for your future study choices. The programme has a minimum of 12 weeks of teaching included.
All modules include a number of tutorial sessions either in small group sessions or one-to-one.
You will have access to extensive online facilities, as well as our learning centres/libraries, allowing you to make the most of the resources available to you.
You can make the general modules relevant to you by choosing topics that relate to your chosen academic subject.
Typical modules include:
Getting Ahead as an International Student
Exploring an Academic Discipline
Language Skills – Grammar, Writing and Speaking
Learning in a Digital Environment
Within the Faculty of Social Sciences typical modules include:
Introduction to Management
Academic Skills
Culture
Nationality in Conflict
Wolverhampton and its People
Teaching methods include lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Assessment methods include:
assessment on project work undertaken throughout the period
assessment of your ability to research and discuss a topic during seminars
a portfolio of written tasks.
Loretta Ifeoma, Nigeria
“I feel more prepared now than ever for a university degree. I have gained all the necessary support to improve my academic writing style and I look forward to coming to class every day because the lecturers are very patient and understanding and the classes are interactive and motivating.”
Orgest Lika, Albania
“I am enjoying the International Foundation year because I am improving my language learning and communication skills and I have made lots of new friends.”
Haroun Jesulayomi, Nigeria
“The teaching has been great and I have enjoyed the teaching explanations by the lecturers.”
Tony Declan, Ghana
“I have enjoyed being able to interact with people from other cultures and the teachers are insightful and very supportive.”
The International Foundation Year [without linking the programme to a University of Wolverhampton degree]
On the International Foundation Year in Social Sciences, you will join our friendly community at Telford Innovation Campus. You will have some teaching in the historic Priorslee Hall, where our International Academy is based. Priorslee Hall has social areas with TVs and table tennis and shares outdoor exercise equipment, sports field, and a floodlit hard court for football, basketball and tennis with Telford Innovation Campus.
Telford Town Centre is nearby which has many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Telford Central railway station enables easy travel around the UK and a free shuttle bus provides regular transport to the other University of Wolverhampton campuses.
You will also be taught at our Wolverhampton City Campus, which has a wealth of facilities for students both on campus and in the city. Take a quick tour to see what’s available. Students can travel for free during term-time between campuses by using the University’s service, which also stops in Telford town centre.
You will benefit from a range of expertise from various members of staff from the Faculty of Social Sciences for your subject-specific learning and from the staff and department at the International Academy which is Accredited by the British Council for the Teaching of English in the UK.
The aim of this course is to allow successful candidates to progress onto a degree programme in your chosen subject at the University of Wolverhampton.
On completing the International Foundation Year, you will be well prepared for further academic study at the University of Wolverhampton.
You will be familiar with key concepts and theories that will support you chosen subject, and be confident in expressing and presenting your ideas.
You will be able to show clear references to sources of information used in your work, and use those sources to support your findings using appropriate conventions for academic audiences.
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Int Foundation Year in Arts
University Statement of Preparatory Studies
International Foundation Year in Arts with Foundation Year
As an international applicant, the International Foundation Year at the University of Wolverhampton will give you a solid base to progress onto and study a selection of our degree programmes, subject to professional body requirements.
We will help you to understand the expectations and academic skills required to study successfully for a degree in the UK.
We offer two start dates for the International Foundation Year in either semester 1 or 2, with the course lasting an academic year.
You will study a mixture of subject-specific modules and more general modules that will expand your English language and learning skills ready for higher education.
You will gain a solid foundation in the key academic skills such as research and referencing that will support degree-level study.
The International Foundation Year:
introduces your chosen specialist subject
gives you a solid foundation in key academics skills like research and referencing that will support degree-level study
develops and improves your academic language skills
provides a choice of pathways based on your desired subject specialism
give you educational bridge to study an undergraduate degree of your choice at the University of Wolverhampton (subject to professional body requirements).
By studying the International Foundation Year in Art, you will develop your skills in your chosen subject specialism to a level that will allow you to begin a degree (subject to professional body requirements) at the University of Wolverhampton’s School of Art.
Upon completing the International Foundation Year, you may choose to continue your studies at other UK universities which recognise the programme, we have progression agreements with other UK universities provided you meet their conditions.
The International Academy is Accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.
Our dedicated staff provide expert support and tuition to help prepare you for your future study choices. The programme has a minimum of 12 weeks of teaching included.
All modules include a number of tutorial sessions either in small group sessions or one-to-one.
You will have access to extensive online facilities, as well as our learning centres/ libraries, allowing you to make the most of the resources available to you.
You can make the general modules relevant to you by choosing topics that relate to your chosen academic subject.
Typical modules include:
Getting Ahead as an International Student
Exploring an Academic Discipline
Language Skills – Grammar, Writing and Speaking
Within the School of Art typical modules include:
Introduction to Media and Materials (a core, compulsory module)
Teaching methods include lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Assessment methods include:
assessment on project work undertaken throughout the period
assessment of your ability to research and discuss a topic during seminars
a portfolio of written tasks
Loretta Ifeoma, Nigeria
“I feel more prepared now than ever for a university degree. I have gained all the necessary support to improve my academic writing style and I look forward to coming to class every day because the lecturers are very patient and understanding and the classes are interactive and motivating.”
Orgest Lika, Albania
“I am enjoying the International Foundation year because I am improving my language learning and communication skills and I have made lots of new friends.”
Haroun Jesulayomi, Nigeria
“The teaching has been great and I have enjoyed the teaching explanations by the lecturers.”
Tony Declan, Ghana
“I have enjoyed being able to interact with people from other cultures and the teachers are insightful and very supportive.”
On the International Foundation Year in Art, you will join our friendly community at Telford Innovation Campus. You will have some teaching in the historic Priorslee Hall, where our International Academy is based.
Telford Innovation Campus has social areas with comfy sofas, TVs and games consoles, table tennis and tea and coffee making facilities. It also has outdoor exercise equipment, sports field, and a floodlit hard court for football, basketball and tennis.
You will also be taught at our Wolverhampton City Campus, which has a wealth of facilities for students both on campus and in the city. Take a quick tour to see what’s available. And you can travel for free during term-time between the campuses by using the University’s shuttle bus service, which also stops in Telford Town Centre.
Wolverhampton School of Art comprises a team of academics/industry professionals, expert technicians and internationally recognised researchers. The Wolverhampton School of Art offers a range of courses from across the broad spectrum of art and design, all taught within the purpose-built nine storey George Wallis building.
The International Academy is based in the historic Priorslee Hall at the University’s Telford Innovation Campus in Shropshire. We offer a friendly place of welcome in safe, relaxed surroundings.
Telford Town Centre is nearby which has many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Telford Central railway station enables easy travel around the UK and a free shuttle bus provides regular transport to the other University of Wolverhampton campuses.
You will benefit from a range of expertise from various staff members at the Wolverhampton School of Art for your subject-specific learning and from the International Academy staff and department which is Accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.
The aim of this course is to allow you to progress onto a degree programme in your chosen subject at the University of Wolverhampton (or at another UK university which recognises the programme).
Most of our International Foundation Year students continue onto their chosen degree programmes at the University of Wolverhampton, but should you wish to progress to another University we have a progression agreement with Oxford Brookes University, provided you meet the following conditions:
Evidence of a competed High School Certificate with satisfactory results.
Successful completion of the Foundation Programme at the University of Wolverhampton with a minimum grade of 60/65% for most Oxford Brookes University undergraduate programmes. Oxford Brookes University may also require minimum marks on specific modules.
Fully completed UCAS application form, with an appropriate personal statement and good academic references from tutors.
Proof of English language proficiency. For most programmes this will be an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing. Law and Psychology require IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Reading and Writing.
We also have a progression agreement with Brighton University for their undergraduate Business courses only, subject to conditions which include WEPE/IELTS 6 overall with 6 in writing and minimum 5.5 in other areas.
We are also having ongoing discussions with several other institutions.
On completing the International Foundation Year, you will be well prepared for further academic study at the University of Wolverhampton (or another UK university which recognises the programme).
You will be familiar with key concepts and theories that will support you chosen subject, and confident in expressing and presenting your ideas.
You will be able to show clear references to sources of information used in your work, and use those sources to support your findings using appropriate conventions for academic audiences.
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Int Foundation Year Education Health and Wellbeing
University Statement of Preparatory Studies
International Foundation Year in Education, Health and Wellbeing
As an international applicant, the International Foundation Year in Education Health and Wellbeing will give you a solid base to progress onto and study a selection of our degree programmes, subject to professional body requirements.
We will help you to understand the expectations and academic skills required to study successfully for a degree in the UK.
We offer two start dates for the International Foundation Year in either semester 1 or 2, with the course lasting an academic year.
You will study a mixture of subject-specific modules and more general modules that will expand your English language and learning skills ready for higher education.
You will gain a solid foundation in the key academic skills such as research and referencing that will support degree-level study.
The International Foundation Year:
introduces your chosen specialist subject
gives you a solid foundation in key academics skills like research and referencing that will support degree-level study
develops and improves your academic language skills
provides a choice of pathways based on your desired subject specialism
provides an educational bridge to study an undergraduate degree of your choice at the University of Wolverhampton (subject to professional body requirements).
By studying the International Foundation Year in Education, Health and Wellbeing, you will develop your skills in your chosen subject specialism (with the exception of Pharmacy, Social Work, Nursing and Teaching), to a level that will allow you to begin a degree, subject to professional body requirements, disclosure and barring checks and individual course entry requirements at the University of Wolverhampton’s Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing.
The International Academy is Accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.
Our dedicated staff provide expert support and tuition to help prepare you for your future study choices. The programme has a minimum of 12 weeks of teaching included.
All modules include a number of tutorial sessions either in small group sessions or one-to-one.
You will have access to extensive online facilities, as well as our learning centres/ libraries, allowing you to make the most of the resources available to you.
You can make the general modules relevant to you by choosing topics that relate to your chosen academic subject.
Typical modules include:
Getting Ahead as an International Student
Exploring an Academic Discipline
Language Skills – Grammar, Writing and Speaking
Learning in a Digital Environment
Within the School of Education, Health and Wellbeing typical modules include:
The Human Body 3HL003
Health and Health Behaviours 3HL005
Teaching methods include lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Assessment methods include:
assessment on project work undertaken throughout the period
assessment of your ability to research and discuss a topic during seminars
a portfolio of written tasks
Loretta Ifeoma, Nigeria
“I feel more prepared now than ever for a university degree. I have gained all the necessary support to improve my academic writing style and I look forward to coming to class every day because the lecturers are very patient and understanding and the classes are interactive and motivating.”
Orgest Lika, Albania
“I am enjoying the International Foundation year because I am improving my language learning and communication skills and I have made lots of new friends.”
Haroun Jesulayomi, Nigeria
“The teaching has been great and I have enjoyed the teaching explanations by the lecturers.”
Tony Declan, Ghana
“I have enjoyed being able to interact with people from other cultures and the teachers are insightful and very supportive.”
Depending on whether you choose to study an Education, Health or Wellbeing specialism, you will be taught at our Walsall Campus, and/or Wolverhampton City Campus or Telford Innovation Campus.
Wolverhampton City Campus, has a wealth of facilities for students both on campus and in the city. Take a quick tour of Wolverhampton City Campus to see what’s available. Students can travel for free during term-time between the campuses by using the University’s shuttle bus service, which also stops in Telford town centre.
The International Academy is based in Priorslee Hall at our Telford Innovation Campus which provides a friendly place of welcome in safe, relaxed surroundings. Priorslee Hall has social areas with TVs and table tennis and shares outdoor exercise equipment, sports field, and a floodlit hard court for football, basketball and tennis with Telford Innovation Campus.
Telford Town Centre is nearby which has many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Telford Central railway station enables easy travel around the UK.
Walsall Campus is a self-contained campus, and being home to the Institute of Sport, contains some outstanding sports facilities, including the Sports Centre and swimming pool. It’s also home the British Judo’s prestigious Centre for Excellence. Take a tour to see what’s on campus.
Students can travel for free during term-time between campuses by using the University of Wolverhampton's service.
You will benefit from a range of expertise from various members of staff from the Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing for your subject-specific learning and from the International Academy staff and department which is Accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.
The aim of this course is to allow successful candidates to progress onto a degree programme in their chosen subject at the University of Wolverhampton, which will serve to enhance their employment opportunities in the future.
On completing the International Foundation Year, you will be well prepared for further academic study at the University of Wolverhampton.
You will be familiar with key concepts and theories that will support your chosen subject, and be confident in expressing and presenting your ideas.
You will be able to show clear references to sources of information used in your work, and use those sources to support your findings using appropriate conventions for academic audiences.
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Science & Engineering with Int Foundation Year
BSc (Hons)
Science and Engineering with International Foundation Year
International Foundation Years
As an international applicant, the International Foundation Year will give you a solid base to progress onto and study a selection of our degree programmes, subject to professional body requirements, at the University of Wolverhampton.
We will help you to understand the expectations and academic skills required to study successfully for a degree in the UK.
We offer two start dates for the International Foundation Year in either semester 1 or 2, with the course lasting an academic year.
You will study a mixture of subject-specific modules and more general modules that will expand your English language and learning skills ready for higher education.
You will gain a solid foundation in the key academic skills such as research and referencing that will support degree-level study.
The International Foundation Year:
introduces your chosen specialist subject
gives you a solid foundation in key academics skills like research and referencing that will support degree-level study
develops and improves your academic language skills
provides a choice of pathways based on your desired subject specialism
provides an educational bridge to study an undergraduate degree of your choice at the University of Wolverhampton (subject to professional body requirements).
The International Academy is accredited by the British Council (Accreditation UK) for the quality of English language provision.
Our dedicated staff provide expert support and tuition to help prepare you for your future study choices. The programme has a minimum of 12 weeks of teaching included.
All modules include a number of tutorial sessions either in small group sessions or one-to-one.
You will have access to extensive online facilities as well as our learning centres, allowing you to make the most of the resources available to you.
Typical modules include:
Getting Ahead as an International Student
Exploring an Academic Discipline
Language Skills – Grammar, Writing and Speaking
Learning in a Digital Environment
Within the Faculty of Science and Engineering typical modules include:
Orientation to the Built Environment
Electrical Technology
Orientation to Pharmaceutical Studies
Mechanical Technology
Introduction to Bioscience
Teaching methods include lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Assessment methods include:
assessment on project work undertaken throughout the period
assessment of your ability to research and discuss a topic during seminars
a portfolio of written tasks
Loretta Ifeoma, Nigeria
“I feel more prepared now than ever for a university degree. I have gained all the necessary support to improve my academic writing style and I look forward to coming to class every day because the lecturers are very patient and understanding and the classes are interactive and motivating.”
Orgest Lika, Albania
“I am enjoying the International Foundation year because I am improving my language learning and communication skills and I have made lots of new friends.”
Haroun Jesulayomi, Nigeria
“The teaching has been great and I have enjoyed the teaching explanations by the lecturers.”
Tony Declan, Ghana
“I have enjoyed being able to interact with people from other cultures and the teachers are insightful and very supportive.”
On the International Foundation Year in Science and Engineering, you will join our friendly community at Telford Innovation Campus. You will have some teaching in the historic Priorslee Hall, where our International Academy is based.
Telford Innovation Campus has social areas with TVs, table tennis, outdoor exercise equipment, sports field and a floodlit hard court for football, basketball and tennis.
Telford Town Centre is nearby which has many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Telford Central railway station enables easy travel around the UK.
You will also be taught at our Wolverhampton City Campus, which has a wealth of facilities for students both on campus and in the city. Take a quick tour to see what’s available. Students can travel for free, during term-time, between campuses by using the University’s , which also stops in Telford town centre.
The aim of this course is to allow successful candidates to progress onto a degree programme in their chosen subject, at the University of Wolverhampton which will serve to enhance employment opportunities in the future.
On completing the International Foundation Year, you will be well prepared for further academic study at the University of Wolverhampton.
You will be familiar with key concepts and theories that will support you chosen subject, and be confident in expressing and presenting your ideas.
You will be able to show clear references to sources of information used in your work, and use those sources to support your findings using appropriate conventions for academic audiences.
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Social Sciences with Int Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Social Sciences with International Foundation Year
International Foundation Years
As an international applicant, the International Foundation Year will give you a solid base to progress onto and study a selection of our degree programmes, subject to professional body requirements, at the University of Wolverhampton.
We will help you to understand the expectations and academic skills required to study successfully for a degree in the UK.
We offer two start dates for the International Foundation Year in either semester 1 or 2, with the course lasting an academic year.
You will study a mixture of subject-specific modules and more general modules that will expand your English language and learning skills ready for higher education.
You will gain a solid foundation in the key academic skills such as research and referencing that will support degree-level study.
The International Foundation Year:
introduces your chosen specialist subject
gives you a solid foundation in key academics skills like research and referencing that will support degree-level study
develops and improves your academic language skills
provides a choice of pathways based on your desired subject specialism
provides an educational bridge to study an undergraduate degree of your choice at the University of Wolverhampton (subject to professional body requirements).
By studying the International Foundation Year in Social Sciences, you will develop skills in your chosen subject specialism to a level that will allow you to begin a degree (subject to professional body requirements) at the University of Wolverhampton’s Faculty of Social Sciences.
The International Academy is accredited by the British Council (Accreditation UK) for the quality of English language provision.
Our dedicated staff provide expert support and tuition to help prepare you for your future study choices. The programme has a minimum of 12 weeks of teaching included.
All modules include a number of tutorial sessions either in small group sessions or one-to-one.
You will have access to extensive online facilities, as well as our learning centres/ libraries, allowing you to make the most of the resources available to you.
You can make the general modules relevant to you by choosing topics that relate to your chosen academic subject.
Typical modules include:
Getting Ahead as an International Student
Exploring an Academic Discipline
Language Skills – Grammar, Writing and Speaking
Learning in a Digital Environment
Within the Faculty of Social Sciences typical modules include:
Introduction to Management
Academic Skills
Culture
Nationality in Conflict
Wolverhampton and its People
Teaching methods include lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Assessment methods include:
assessment on project work undertaken throughout the period
assessment of your ability to research and discuss a topic during seminars
a portfolio of written tasks.
Loretta Ifeoma, Nigeria
“I feel more prepared now than ever for a university degree. I have gained all the necessary support to improve my academic writing style and I look forward to coming to class every day because the lecturers are very patient and understanding and the classes are interactive and motivating.”
Orgest Lika, Albania
“I am enjoying the International Foundation year because I am improving my language learning and communication skills and I have made lots of new friends.”
Haroun Jesulayomi, Nigeria
“The teaching has been great and I have enjoyed the teaching explanations by the lecturers.”
Tony Declan, Ghana
“I have enjoyed being able to interact with people from other cultures and the teachers are insightful and very supportive.”
On the International Foundation Year in Social Sciences, you will join our friendly community at Telford Innovation Campus. You will have some teaching in the historic Priorslee Hall, where our International Academy is based.
Telford Innovation Campus has social areas with TVs, table tennis, outdoor exercise equipment, sports field and a floodlit hard court for football, basketball and tennis.
Telford Town Centre is nearby which has many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Telford Central railway station enables easy travel around the UK.
You will also be taught at our Wolverhampton City Campus, which has a wealth of facilities for students both on campus and in the city. Take a quick tour to see what’s available. Students can travel for free during term-time between campuses by using the University’s service, which also stops in Telford town centre.
The aim of this course is to allow successful candidates to progress onto a degree programme in your chosen subject, at the University of Wolverhampton which will serve to enhance employment opportunities in the future.
On completing the International Foundation Year, you will be well prepared for further academic study at the University of Wolverhampton.
You will be familiar with key concepts and theories that will support your chosen subject, and be confident in expressing and presenting your ideas.
You will be able to show clear references to sources of information used in your work, and use those sources to support your findings using appropriate conventions for academic audiences.
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Education Health &Wellbeing with Int Foundation Yr
BA (Hons)
Education, Health and Wellbeing with International Foundation Year
International Foundation Years
As an international applicant, the International Foundation Year will give you a solid base to progress onto and study a selection of our degree programmes, subject to professional body requirements, at the University of Wolverhampton.
We will help you to understand the expectations and academic skills required to study successfully for a degree in the UK.
We offer two start dates for the International Foundation Year in either semester 1 or 2, with the course lasting an academic year.
You will study a mixture of subject-specific modules and more general modules that will expand your English language and learning skills ready for higher education.
You will gain a solid foundation in the key academic skills such as research and referencing that will support degree-level study.
The International Foundation Year:
introduces your chosen specialist subject
gives you a solid foundation in key academics skills like research and referencing that will support degree-level study
develops and improves your academic language skills
provides a choice of pathways based on your desired subject specialism
provides an educational bridge to study an undergraduate degree of your choice at the University of Wolverhampton (subject to professional body requirements).
By studying the International Foundation Year in Education, Health and Wellbeing, you will develop your skills in your chosen subject specialism to a level that will allow you to begin a degree (subject to professional body requirements and Disclosure and Barring checks) at the University of Wolverhampton’s
The International Academy is accredited by the British Council (Accreditation UK) for the quality of English language provision.
Our dedicated staff provide expert support and tuition to help prepare you for your future study choices. The programme has a minimum of 12 weeks of teaching included.
All modules include a number of tutorial sessions either in small group sessions or one-to-one.
You will have access to extensive online facilities, as well as our learning centres/libraries, allowing you to make the most of the resources available to you.
You can make the general modules relevant to you by choosing topics that relate to your chosen academic subject.
Typical modules include:
Getting Ahead as an International Student
Exploring an Academic Discipline
Language Skills – Grammar, Writing and Speaking
Learning in a Digital Environment
Within the School of Education, Health and Wellbeing typical modules include:
Introduction to Healthcare Science
Principles of Biomedical Science
Teaching methods include lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Assessment methods include:
assessment on project work undertaken throughout the period
Loretta Ifeoma, Nigeria
“I feel more prepared now than ever for a university degree. I have gained all the necessary support to improve my academic writing style and I look forward to coming to class every day because the lecturers are very patient and understanding and the classes are interactive and motivating.”
Orgest Lika, Albania
“I am enjoying the International Foundation year because I am improving my language learning and communication skills and I have made lots of new friends.”
Haroun Jesulayomi, Nigeria
“The teaching has been great and I have enjoyed the teaching explanations by the lecturers.”
Tony Declan, Ghana
“I have enjoyed being able to interact with people from other cultures and the teachers are insightful and very supportive.”
Depending on whether you choose to study an Education, Health or Wellbeing specialism, you will be taught at our Walsall Campus, and/or Wolverhampton City Campus or Telford Innovation Campus.
Wolverhampton City Campus, has a wealth of facilities for students both on campus and in the city. Take a quick tour of Wolverhampton City Campus to see what’s available.
Walsall Campus is a self-contained campus, and being home to the Institute of Sport, contains some outstanding sports facilities, including the Sports Centre and swimming pool. It’s also home the British Judo’s prestigious Centre for Excellence. Take a tour to see what’s on campus.
The International Academy is based at which provides a friendly place of welcome in safe, relaxed surroundings. You may also have some teaching in the historic Priorslee Hall which has social areas with TVs, table tennis outdoor exercise equipment, sports field and a floodlit hard court for football, basketball and tennis.
Telford Town Centre is nearby which has many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Telford Central railway station enables easy travel around the UK.
Students can travel for free during term-time between campuses by using the University’s service, which also stops in Telford Town Centre.
The aim of this course is to allow successful candidates to progress onto a degree programme in their chosen subject, at the University of Wolverhampton which will serve to enhance employment opportunities in the future.
On completing the International Foundation Year, you will be well prepared for further academic study at the University of Wolverhampton.
You will be familiar with key concepts and theories that will support your chosen subject, and be confident in expressing and presenting your ideas.
You will be able to show clear references to sources of information used in your work, and use those sources to support your findings using appropriate conventions for academic audiences.
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Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
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Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
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Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
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Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
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Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
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Finance and Management
Business and management
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Business and Finance
BA (Hons)
Business and Finance
An understanding of finance and general business awareness are at the heart of this joint degree course. The course is designed to allow students to develop an awareness of modern business practice through practical activities which aim to equip students with a holistic understanding of how an organisation functions, with specific emphasis on key issues such as how organisations are financially structured and how they manage their cash flows.
A practical and practice-based programme, this course will equip students with the agile, reflexive and critical thinking skills which are vital for success in modern organisations. Emphasis will be given to the rapidly evolving financial landscape post-pandemic through both teaching material and real-world examples.
This exciting and innovative specialist course is designed for students who want to study key topics in the field of finance and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment.
Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, critical reflection and e-learning forums the course is designed to equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in a range of fields, including finance, banking, financial services and general management within organisations.
You will acquire core financial skills through case studies, online activities and live projects, through interactions with guest speakers from the financial and business world and through reflecting on your own practice.
Specifically, the course will create business managers who have an in-depth knowledge of finance techniques which should be valuable both in general management and within the financial services sector.
This degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has an MSc Finance & Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
This is a practical and practice-based programme, this course will equip students with the agile, reflexive and critical thinking skills which are vital for success in modern organisations. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, critical reflection and e-learning forums the course is designed to equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in a range of fields, including finance, banking, financial services and general management within organisations.
The course incorporates several modules from our specialist BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree, which is accredited by the accounting professional bodies. Thus, upon successful completion of the course, graduates may be able to apply to the relevant professional bodies – ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW – for an exemption against their professional qualifications.
The course will provide you with a substantial range of knowledge and practical skills, the ability to problem solve, work in groups, research and use research methods and work independently.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Construct, using digital and other methods, a wide range of accounting and financial information useful to the management of organisations.
Critically evaluate financial and non-financial accounting information and use this evaluation to identify a solution, or range of solutions to accounting and financial issues and problems.
Communicate a wide range of financial and non-financial information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audience.
Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of initiative, personal responsibility and decision making.
Propose, undertake and present an independent study project that analyses a key issue in the area of business and finance.
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Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
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Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
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Finance and Management
Business and management
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Business Administration (MBA)
MBA
Business Administration by Distance Learning
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Business Administration (MBA)
MBA
Business Administration by Distance Learning
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Business Management
BA (Hons)
Business Management by Distance Learning
Business and management
This exciting and innovative general business programme is designed for students who want to embark on an in-depth study of business and management to develop analysis and evaluation skills that can be applied to real-world situations.
Innovation and enterprise; sustainability; responsibility and professionalism; and digitalisation underpin this programme: You will explore the functional areas of business, such as management, marketing, human resources, finance and operations, through the lens of these four main themes which run throughout the programme.
Entrepreneurship is a key force for successful economic growth and entrepreneurial thinking is at the heart of this programme in which you will develop knowledge and understanding of a range of management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner.
Independent and transferable personal development skills are vital in business, and you will have the opportunity to develop them through interactive learning activities and self-reflection to enable you to develop the professional skills required in the workplace. You will acquire core business skills through case studies, online activities and live projects, through interactions with entrepreneurs and business speakers, and through reflecting on your own practice.
All students have the opportunity to take an optional placement year which provides valuable workplace experience and significantly improves your employability on graduation.
The course aims to supply future managers and professionals to various business and management sectors as well as to provide key knowledge, skills and attributes that are vital to modern organisations.
The course offers you the option of specialising in your final year by opting for a bracketed award in human resources, enterprise, or marketing.
The course offers you the option of specialising in your final year by opting for a bracketed award in human resources, enterprise, or marketing...
Enterprise
The course is designed for students who want to embark on an in-depth study of Business Management with the opportunity to specialise in the final year in Enterprise. The course provides students with the opportunity to study enterprise across wide and diverse disciplines; to learn enterprising skills and techniques; to enhance their employability potential and to aim for future success. Many people have entrepreneurial talent that is often hidden and remains unchallenged. This course enables you to identify, release and apply your enterprise talent in practical and beneficial ways that will inspire you towards achieving your personal ambitions and future career success. The course recognises that entrepreneurship is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner.
The specialised Enterprise route is not a standalone course. This route is the final year of your overall BA (Hons) Business Management or BA (Hons) Business Management with Sandwich placement courses.
HR
The course is designed for students who want to embark on an in-depth study of Business Management with the opportunity to specialise in the final year in Human Resource Management.
The course provides an opportunity for students to examine the importance of the human resources profession in developing the structure and strategy of organisations with an aim to prepare students for a professional career in Human Resource management. The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of advanced human resource management concepts and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The specialised Human Resources route is not a standalone course. This route is the final year of your overall BA (Hons) Business Management or BA (Hons) Business Management with Sandwich placement courses.
Marketing
The course is designed for students who want to embark on an in-depth study of Business Management with the opportunity to specialise in the final year in Marketing.
While students develop analysis and evaluation skills as part of their overall BA Business Management course, this course is an opportunity to learn advanced marketing concepts and build a strong foundation for a career in Marketing. The course emphasises on the development of knowledge and understanding for a range of advanced marketing concepts and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The specialised Marketing route is not a standalone course. This route is the final year of your overall BA (Hons) Business Management or BA (Hons) Business Management with Sandwich placement courses.
Studying this course will allow you to:
develop and apply research, writing, numerical, digital and personal skills within a business context
critically appraise relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different business scenarios
apply relevant transferable skills to a career in business and management (for example, managing projects, communication, working in teams, research and appropriate technologies and critically reflect on the effectiveness of your own skills and knowledge in such application
examine contemporary and strategic issues through the application of relevant analytical concepts, models and theories
evaluate and demonstrate an informed understanding of ethical responsibilities contributing to professional values and their role in organisations and society in the 21st century
develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
BU028H35UDD
Business Management by Distance Learning
BA (Hons)
Business Management by Distance Learning
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
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Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
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Finance and Management
Business and management
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Business Management
BA (Hons)
Business Management
This exciting and innovative general business programme is designed for students who want to embark on an in-depth study of business and management to develop analysis and evaluation skills that can be applied to real-world situations.
Innovation and enterprise; sustainability; responsibility and professionalism; and digitalisation underpin this programme: You will explore the functional areas of business, such as management, marketing, human resources, finance and operations, through the lens of these four main themes which run throughout the programme.
Entrepreneurship is a key force for successful economic growth and entrepreneurial thinking is at the heart of this programme in which you will develop knowledge and understanding of a range of management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner.
Independent and transferable personal development skills are vital in business, and you will have the opportunity to develop them through interactive learning activities and self-reflection to enable you to develop the professional skills required in the workplace. You will acquire core business skills through case studies, online activities and live projects, through interactions with entrepreneurs and business speakers, and through reflecting on your own practice.
All students have the opportunity to take an optional placement year which provides valuable workplace experience and significantly improves your employability on graduation.
The course aims to supply future managers and professionals to various business and management sectors as well as to provide key knowledge, skills and attributes that are vital to modern organisations.
The course offers you the option of specialising in your final year by opting for a bracketed award in human resources, enterprise, or marketing.
Year 1 (Level 4) modules
The Responsible Business
An introduction to responsible business practices with an emphasis on professional, moral, and personal responsibility. This module will encourage the development of personal and professional development skills and self-reflection as a personal development tool.
The Innovative Business
Exploring what it takes for a business to be innovative; you will be introduced to various theoretical views and opinions in the areas of creativity, innovation, and enterprise. You will be challenged to consider where, how and why ideas are generated; how ideas are implemented; and who and what type of people/teams develop innovative ideas.
The Sustainable Business
As awareness of climate change, resource scarcity, environmental impact and social inequality rises, businesses are increasingly being held accountable by consumers, governments, and other stakeholders. The module provides a holistic view of sustainability through a global lens where you will learn how the aforementioned factors impact the way we live and how businesses operate.
Learning how businesses adopt sustainable strategies across their various business functions such as marketing, supply chain and HR, you will also explore the macro and micro influences that impact these strategies. Overall, the module will help create awareness of corporate as well as individual social responsibility through use of international case studies.
The Digital Business
The first part of this module aims to provide a practical understanding of the digital business, the need for digital transformation to support innovation and to continue to have a competitive advantage in the marketplace. The various digital business models are explored along with the importance of digital capability.
The second part of the module introduces you to the information systems that support today's digital business. A range of information systems are examined including those that support the operations of the digital business, through to its sales and marketing functions. The importance of big data and business intelligence are introduced before examining how today’s digital business can apply business intelligence to develop new products and services along with improvements in efficiency and its business processes.
Year 2 (Level 5) modules
Customer Acquisition and Retention
Exploring the customer journey from prospect or enquiry to loyal customer or advocate, you will learn about the marketing strategies and tactics involved in attracting new customers and retaining them. Research suggests it can cost between 5 and 10 times as much to acquire a new customer as it does to retain an existing one, with the commonly quoted average being 7 times more expensive to acquire a new customer.
So why do so many companies spend more time chasing new customers than keeping existing ones? This is the paradox of customer retention and acquisition. This module will enable you to understand the role of customer acquisition and retention in designing contemporary marketing strategies for organisations. You will gain practical experience of planning marketing campaigns designed to attract, win, and retain customers.
The Professional Manager and Leadership
The aim of this module is to develop your understanding of management and leadership principles, and to explore the influence various leadership and management approaches have on key human resource management functions, including change management. Through the study of emerging leadership concepts, such as super leadership, you will develop an appreciation for the development of self as a method to support others in their development. Reflective practice underpins the module to support you in assessing your own approach to learning and development.
Operations and Project Planning
Exploring operations and supply chain management, as well as the fundamentals of project management, this module aims to give you the skills required to analyse contemporary issues facing business operations and supply chain. It also exposes you to the understanding of how businesses mitigate these issues to deliver goods and services of the quality and of the right quantity to satisfy customers’ need while adopting lean business approaches.
Equipping you with team working and communication skills in a project environment, you will be able to define, plan and control projects through their life cycle, while balancing competing performance objectives and managing competing stakeholder requirements. Detailed study of management tools such as critical path analysis and PERT will be undertaken.
Managing Finance and Accounts
The aim of this module is to provide an introduction of a range of financial and accounting skills to business students, to help their understanding and managerial decision-making skills. You will evaluate the organisation’ financial statements, identify the principles for setting and managing budgets and understand finance within the organisation. This module has been designed to enhance your confidence and credibility in financial management, which will translate into improved management skills.
Year 3 (Level 6) modules
The Strategic Business
The strategic business module will equip you to make strategic decisions at both a corporate and functional level. You will develop the skills required to evaluate the success of implemented strategy which will inform decision making at a corporate and functional level.
Organisational Behaviour
Exploring current knowledge around behaviour in contemporary organisations, this module explores areas from an individual employee and manager perspective. You will engage with topics such as identity, power, gender, motivation, change, and ethics, from a critical, and in some instances, post-structuralist perspective. The aim of the module is to equip you with a fundamental grounding in organisational behaviour to help you develop into a manager of the future.
The Professional Project
On this independent study unit, you will draw learning from previous subjects, focusing on your key strengths, in the production of a business artefact. Alongside the artefact, you will develop a written critical reflection, which is designed to explain your choice of artefact and reflect on the process of its production and dissemination.
The Business Communicator
The ability to effectively communicate with all internal and external stakeholders is key for business leaders. The business environment is in constant flux, and it is important to be able to navigate this space, whilst building relationships and networks. This module will explore key communication and human resources theories and provide students with the tools to assess and develop their own communication skills.
Specialist routes at Level 6:
Business Management (HR)
Strategic People Management
Explore how events and actions in the macro-environment impact upon organisations, and the strategies that organisations may adopt to manage this. You will engage with contemporary discourses around new ways of working and communicating including within dispersed collaborations, learning and development strategies to meet changing organisational needs, and creating inclusive and sustainable workplaces. You will also engage with emergent topics within the field, as organisations adapt and requirements change, impacting on organisational approaches.
People Profession – Transforming Organisations
Examine the importance of “the people profession” (human resources) in developing the organisational strategy and structure of a business. Develop your understanding of the importance of organisational strategy on structure, and the impact of organisational design, change and development in creating a sustainable business.
The Professional Project
On this independent study unit, you will draw learning from previous subjects, focusing on your key strengths, in the production of a business artefact. Alongside the artefact, you will develop a written critical reflection, which is designed to explain your choice of artefact and reflect on the process of its production and dissemination.
Transition into the Human Resources Profession
Aiming to create awareness of the changing labour market and the strategies which are necessary to maximise career progression as you transition into the HR profession, on this modules you will be encouraged to consider current debates relating to the concept of employment and careers in the 21st century and apply them to the HR profession. You will critically evaluate, analyse and enhance your employability skills using a wide range of current tools, concepts, and techniques to better equip you for your future professional HR career.
Business Management (Enterprise)
Transformational Change Agent
This module will give you the opportunity to develop your own capability to analyse and identify the need for change and how this happens within organisations; revealing the complexities and difficulties associated with making change happen. You will explore both the theory and practice of change agency using different activities and case studies. You will have the opportunity to evaluate and reflect on your own potential to develop as a change agent, enhancing your self-understanding and future employability and career prospects.
Creating a Winning Business
Develop a business idea and its value proposition, identifying what is required to turn this idea into reality. You will have the opportunity to develop your creativity, enterprise skills and make use of the other necessary tools and techniques to assess the viability and market potential of the idea. This includes applied research, analysis, entrepreneurial and digital marketing, financial tools, and evaluation of the resource requirements for the start-up. This culminates in the production of a comprehensive business plan, which can be used later to launch your new business venture.
The Professional Project
On this independent study unit, you will draw learning from previous subjects, focusing on your key strengths, in the production of a business artefact. Alongside the artefact, you will develop a written critical reflection, which is designed to explain your choice of artefact and reflect on the process of its production and dissemination.
Strategy in Action
Providing the necessary tools and techniques to undertake a strategic analysis of a small or medium sized enterprise, you will evaluate its strategic position in the marketplace vis a vis competitor, craft a series of entrepreneurial and innovative strategic recommendations for the short and long-term strategic growth of the business, and address the issues relating to the management of these growth strategies.
In undertaking and completing the strategic growth plan project for a small or medium sized firm, this module not only provides you with a good understanding of the strategy process and how to develop cogent strategic recommendations, but also will enhance, through the development of your analytical skills and strategic thinking, your future employability and career prospects.
Business Management (Marketing)
Consumer Behaviour ant the Responsible Marketer
Addressing a wide range of marketing and psychological theories and concepts which help marketers to explain and analyse both consumer behaviour and online consumer behaviour, this module offers an insight into how consumers consider, buy and experience products and services. You will also explore ethical and social responsibility issues, assessing the techniques used by organisations to influence and persuade consumers to purchase. Discussions and debate around the responsibility of marketers will address contemporary cultural and social issues in marketing.
Marketing and Digital Strategy
Explore the complexities of a strategic marketing approach that every organisation needs to employ to develop and sustain competitive advantage. What influences strategic decisions and how do organisations create and sustain competitive advantage? This module expands the knowledge and understanding of traditional and digital marketing, exploring strategic positioning of products and brands offline vs online, and assessing the role of marketing from a strategic perspective.
The Marketing Consultant
Examine the role of social media, search engines and freelance marketing in targeting and communications, especially the strategic and practical application of social media and freelance platforms, with particular focus on competitor analysis. You will gain exposure to digital marketing tools and develop capabilities in search engine optimisation (SEO), keyword research, search engine marketing (SEM) and content marketing. You will benefit from guest speakers who will share their knowledge and experience in the field of social media and freelance marketing.
The Professional Project
On this independent study unit, you will draw learning from previous subjects, focusing on your key strengths, in the production of a business artefact. Alongside the artefact, you will develop a written critical reflection, which is designed to explain your choice of artefact and reflect on the process of its production and dissemination.
Human resource management, marketing manager, project manager, consultant, freelance worker, strategist, operations manager, entrepreneur, business analyst
Studying this course will allow you to:
develop and apply research, writing, numerical, digital and personal skills within a business context
critically appraise relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different business scenarios
apply relevant transferable skills to a career in business and management (for example, managing projects, communication, working in teams, research and appropriate technologies and critically reflect on the effectiveness of your own skills and knowledge in such application
examine contemporary and strategic issues through the application of relevant analytical concepts, models and theories
evaluate and demonstrate an informed understanding of ethical responsibilities contributing to professional values and their role in organisations and society in the 21st century
develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
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Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
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Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
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Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Explore how events and actions in the macro-environment impact upon organisations, and the strategies that organisations may adopt to manage this. You will engage with contemporary discourses around new ways of working and communicating including within dispersed collaborations, learning and development strategies to meet changing organisational needs, and creating inclusive and sustainable workplaces. You will also engage with emergent topics within the field, as organisations adapt and requirements change, impacting on organisational approaches.
People Profession – Transforming Organisations
Examine the importance of “the people profession” (human resources) in developing the organisational strategy and structure of a business. Develop your understanding of the importance of organisational strategy on structure, and the impact of organisational design, change and development in creating a sustainable business.
The Professional Project
On this independent study unit, you will draw learning from previous subjects, focusing on your key strengths, in the production of a business artefact. Alongside the artefact, you will develop a written critical reflection, which is designed to explain your choice of artefact and reflect on the process of its production and dissemination.
Transition into the Human Resources Profession
Aiming to create awareness of the changing labour market and the strategies which are necessary to maximise career progression as you transition into the HR profession, on this modules you will be encouraged to consider current debates relating to the concept of employment and careers in the 21st century and apply them to the HR profession. You will critically evaluate, analyse and enhance your employability skills using a wide range of current tools, concepts, and techniques to better equip you for your future professional HR career.
Studying this course will allow you to:
develop and apply research, writing, numerical, digital and personal skills within a business context
critically appraise relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different business scenarios
apply relevant transferable skills to a career in business and management (for example, managing projects, communication, working in teams, research and appropriate technologies and critically reflect on the effectiveness of your own skills and knowledge in such application
examine contemporary and strategic issues through the application of relevant analytical concepts, models and theories
evaluate and demonstrate an informed understanding of ethical responsibilities contributing to professional values and their role in organisations and society in the 21st century
develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Addressing a wide range of marketing and psychological theories and concepts which help marketers to explain and analyse both consumer behaviour and online consumer behaviour, this module offers an insight into how consumers consider, buy and experience products and services. You will also explore ethical and social responsibility issues, assessing the techniques used by organisations to influence and persuade consumers to purchase. Discussions and debate around the responsibility of marketers will address contemporary cultural and social issues in marketing.
Marketing and Digital Strategy
Explore the complexities of a strategic marketing approach that every organisation needs to employ to develop and sustain competitive advantage. What influences strategic decisions and how do organisations create and sustain competitive advantage? This module expands the knowledge and understanding of traditional and digital marketing, exploring strategic positioning of products and brands offline vs online, and assessing the role of marketing from a strategic perspective.
The Marketing Consultant
Examine the role of social media, search engines and freelance marketing in targeting and communications, especially the strategic and practical application of social media and freelance platforms, with particular focus on competitor analysis. You will gain exposure to digital marketing tools and develop capabilities in search engine optimisation (SEO), keyword research, search engine marketing (SEM) and content marketing. You will benefit from guest speakers who will share their knowledge and experience in the field of social media and freelance marketing.
The Professional Project
On this independent study unit, you will draw learning from previous subjects, focusing on your key strengths, in the production of a business artefact. Alongside the artefact, you will develop a written critical reflection, which is designed to explain your choice of artefact and reflect on the process of its production and dissemination.
Studying this course will allow you to:
develop and apply research, writing, numerical, digital and personal skills within a business context
critically appraise relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different business scenarios
apply relevant transferable skills to a career in business and management (for example, managing projects, communication, working in teams, research and appropriate technologies and critically reflect on the effectiveness of your own skills and knowledge in such application
examine contemporary and strategic issues through the application of relevant analytical concepts, models and theories
evaluate and demonstrate an informed understanding of ethical responsibilities contributing to professional values and their role in organisations and society in the 21st century
develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
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Finance and Management
Business and management
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Business and Finance with Sandwich Placement
BSc (Hons)
Business and Finance with Sandwich placement
An understanding of finance and general business awareness are at the heart of this joint degree course. The course is designed to allow students to develop an awareness of modern business practice through practical activities which aim to equip students with a holistic understanding of how an organisation functions, with specific emphasis on key issues such as how organisations are financially structured and how they manage their cash flows.
A practical and practice-based programme, this course will equip students with the agile, reflexive and critical thinking skills which are vital for success in modern organisations. Emphasis will be given to the rapidly evolving financial landscape post-pandemic through both teaching material and real-world examples.
This exciting and innovative specialist course is designed for students who want to study key topics in the field of finance and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment.
Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, critical reflection and e-learning forums the course is designed to equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in a range of fields, including finance, banking, financial services and general management within organisations.
You will acquire core financial skills through case studies, online activities and live projects, through interactions with guest speakers from the financial and business world and through reflecting on your own practice.
Specifically, the course will create business managers who have an in-depth knowledge of finance techniques which should be valuable both in general management and within the financial services sector.
This degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has an MSc Finance & Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
This is a practical and practice-based programme, this course will equip students with the agile, reflexive and critical thinking skills which are vital for success in modern organisations. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, critical reflection and e-learning forums the course is designed to equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in a range of fields, including finance, banking, financial services and general management within organisations.
The course incorporates several modules from our specialist BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree, which is accredited by the accounting professional bodies. Thus, upon successful completion of the course, graduates may be able to apply to the relevant professional bodies – ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW – for an exemption against their professional qualifications.
The course will provide you with a substantial range of knowledge and practical skills, the ability to problem solve, work in groups, research and use research methods and work independently.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Construct, using digital and other methods, a wide range of accounting and financial information useful to the management of organisations.
Critically evaluate financial and non-financial accounting information and use this evaluation to identify a solution, or range of solutions to accounting and financial issues and problems.
Communicate a wide range of financial and non-financial information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audience.
Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of initiative, personal responsibility and decision making.
Propose, undertake and present an independent study project that analyses a key issue in the area of business and finance.
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Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
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Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
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Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
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Finance and Management
Business and management
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International Business Management with Sandwich
BSc (Hons)
International Business Management with Sandwich Placement
One of the phenomena of the 21st century has been that of globalisation. This course will equip you with the knowledge and expertise to manage within this global framework.
As globalisation increases, more organisations have to work beyond their regional boundaries, compete in diverse global environments and find that their traditional domestic markets are open to global challenges. These organisations need experts who can work across multicultural barriers, develop effective international strategies, and source products internationally. This course will train you in these business key areas.
An interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your understanding of complex notions in the international business environment. Your digital literacy skills will be improved through use of applications software employed by contemporary organisations.
Teaching
You will required to locate and evaluate appropriate digital information sources related to the modules on this course via Canvas, the virtual learning environment (VLE) used for teaching, and expected to participate in class and online forums and activities using this platform.
Student participation in a range of in-class and online discussions and activities is expected in order to consider theory and practice related to various topics in the modules taught on the course.
The international nature of this course means that you will be researching and discussing from a range of perspectives the theory and evidence in the context of global business and management. This will enable you to develop personal and professional values to help you play a substantial role in a global business environment.
Yearly content
The first year of the course is designed to provide you with a practical understanding of responsible business practices, facilitating business activities in a sustainable way that does not ad.versely impact the environment, and the need for digital transformation to support innovation and to continue to have a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
The second year of the course aims to introduce you to the complexity of the contemporary global business environment. You will be equipped with relevant skills to thrive within this environment. The knowledge and skills gained this year are in the areas of human resource management, accounting and bookkeeping, operations, supply chain, and project management. These skills are highly sorted after by employers. In this year, we begin to build your employability.
The third year of the course will be used to complete your training in becoming a versatile business manager with a high level of critical reasoning. You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills of strategic business planning and decision making, using globalisation and international marketing to facilitate business success in an international context. You will also be required to put all the skill you have learned on the international business management course through the years into a practical business project to graduate.
Employability in the curriculum
This course will equip you with the knowledge and expertise to manage businesses within the global framework through up-to-date industrial database across countries; digital literacy skills through the use of applications software employed by contemporary organisations; the ability to apply management practices effectively in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner. This course provides access to a range of career opportunities, such as business analyst, operations and supply manager, relationship manager, project managers, and so on under multi-culture and multinational operational settings.
Our new, purpose-built Business School, the Lord Swraj Paul Building, sits at the heart of the University's City Campus - Molineux, right next to Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium. The six storey centre is home to an executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. Find out more.
Over 90% of our students are happy studying with us. Students found that our lecturers are stimulating and are good at explaining taught content. Our students find our lecturers approachable and have benefited from the opportunity to get help on career progression.
Many of our students gain employment in their dream jobs due to the learning gained from our taught modules and the support provided by our lecturers on the course.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
apply knowledge and expertise of managing organisations in different national cultures
understand and apply responsible, sustainable, and innovative approaches in international business management
evaluate the nature of multinationals' activities in a global business environment
discuss and appreciate the issues surrounding the development of effective international strategies and sourcing products internationally
critically evaluate international business theories related to managing international operations, international strategy and risk analysis, and the principles of international business
utilise a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in developing solutions for issues facing global corporations
demonstrate skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories.
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Tourism Management with Sandwich Placement
BSc (Hons)
Tourism Management with Sandwich Placement
Sustainable, resilient and reflexive thinking skills are at the heart of this tourism management programme. The course is designed to allow you to develop an awareness of modern tourism business practice through practical activities which aim to equip you with a holistic understanding of how tourism businesses and destinations function.
A practical and practice-based programme, this course will equip you with the agile, reflexive and critical thinking skills which are vital for success in tourism organisations. The course is based around four core pillars of being digital, sustainable, innovative and responsible tourism professionals. You will explore the functional areas of tourism through these themes, giving an immersive experience which will result in a thorough understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by tourism organisations and destinations in the 21st century.
The University is an Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence which recognises leading universities who work particularly closely with the Institute to develop and maintain high professional standards throughout the travel and tourism industry. The tourism course will grant an annual ITT Centre of Excellence Student of the Year award to a student identified by the university. The course is also aligned to membership with the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), providing you with the opportunity to access vital industry information and webinars. ABTA also facilitates an internship programme which you have the opportunity to apply for in the final year of your degree.
By studying the BA Tourism Management degree at the University of Wolverhampton, you will learn about and experience the range of issues and opportunities that affect this dynamic and fast-paced sector. Within a highly supportive, student-focused environment, you will learn about critical topics such as destination sustainability and resilience, tourism placemaking and customer experience and relationship management.
This course is designed to meet the increasing demand worldwide for graduates, who possess the required competencies and knowledge to operate in multiple parts of the global Tourism industry and beyond. Working closely with our industry partners, ABTA and The Institute for Travel and Tourism (ITT), we’ll provide you with a range of opportunities to apply your academic studies to what is happening in the industry right now. As an ITT Centre of Excellence, we will bring exciting experiences, such as the ITT Future You Conference direct to our city centre-based campus.
Throughout your degree, you will also acquire a range of transferrable skills which graduates from this subject discipline are expected to possess, effectively preparing you for a career in the UK tourism industry or abroad.
The demand for tourism products is returning at a pace, and tourism professionals are needed to help with the rebuilding of this amazing industry. Why not become one of them by achieving your tourism degree with us? We can’t wait to meet you and help you to unlock your potential!
The Leisure department bring an added dimension to the teaching on your course. We have worked in your industries, owned our own leisure businesses and continue to work on consultancy projects with industry partners, which ensures that we are able to bring your learning experience to life.
Our range of publications, research and textbooks, including Event Management, Tourism, Research Themes for Events, Hospitality Business, Sport Management, Research Themes for Tourism, Key Concepts in Tourism and Operations Management in the Travel Industry are all published internationally.
We are members of all the major industry bodies and contribute to their future direction and leadership through our roles on their executive committees. We continue to host National Conferences and Events at the University for The Tourism Society, The Association for Event Management Education, The Council for Hospitality Management Education and The Tourism Management Institute.
We are an ABTA Partner.
Develop and apply research, writing, numerical, digital and personal skills within a tourism management context.
Critically appraise relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different tourism management scenarios.
Apply relevant transferable skills to a career in tourism management (for example, managing projects, communication, working in teams, research and appropriate technologies and critically reflect on the effectiveness of their own skills and knowledge in such application.
Examine contemporary and strategic issues through the application of relevant analytical concepts, models and theories.
Evaluate and demonstrate an informed understanding of ethical responsibilities contributing to their professional values and their role in organisations and society in the 21st century.
Develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of tourism management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
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Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
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Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
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Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
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Finance and Management
Business and management
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Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and management
Financial analysis and general business awareness are at the heart of this joint degree course. The course is designed to allow students to develop an awareness of modern business practice through practical activities which aim to equip students with a holistic understanding of how an organisation functions, with specific emphasis on accounting and financial record keeping.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level. Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
A practical and practice-based programme, this course will equip students with the agile, reflexive and critical thinking skills which are vital for success in modern organisations. Emphasis will be given to the rapidly evolving financial landscape post-pandemic through both teaching material and real-world examples.
Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, critical reflection and e-learning forums the course is designed to equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting and general management fields.
You will acquire core financial skills through case studies, online activities and live projects, through interactions with guest speakers from the financial and business world and through reflecting on your own practice.
Specifically, the course will create business managers who have an in-depth knowledge of accounting techniques which should be valuable both in general management and within the financial and accountancy services sector.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has an MSc Finance & Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
Construct, using digital and other methods, a wide range of accounting and financial information useful to the management of organisations.
Critically evaluate financial and non-financial accounting information and use this evaluation to identify a solution, or range of solutions to accounting and financial issues and problems.
Communicate a wide range of financial and non-financial information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audience.
Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of initiative, personal responsibility and decision making.
Develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU049P31UVD
Business Administration (top up)
MBA
Business Administration (Top-up)
This course is aimed at those who hold a Masters in a business related area, have a minimum of two years general management experience and wish to top-up to an MBA. This programme builds upon your studies at Masters levels by developing strategic management perspectives and analysis. It will also provide you with an ability to research a critical area of management or business.
Strategic Management
This module will focus on how to analyse, plan and implement successful strategies for organisations operating in a national and/or international context.
Reflective Practitioner
Business Analysis Project You will undertake a significant independent business analysis project which will be supported by a supervisor.
The module will require you to reflect critically on theory and practice from an ethical and professional standpoint and explore the implications for professional practice.
(Indicative timetable correct as of August 2016).
September start
Semester 1
Semester 2
C
20
7HR010
Reflective Practitioner
C
20
7BE002
Strategic Management
C
7MG002
Dissertation
C
60
7MG002
Dissertation
January (semester 2) start
Semester 2
Semester 1
C
20
7BE002
Strategic Management
C
20
7HR010
Reflective Practitioner
C
7MG002
Dissertation
C
60
7MG002
Dissertation
The MBA is a programme that is internationally recognised as being at the forefront of management education. Once you have gained a minimum of two years managerial experience you may take the opportunity to add to your existing studies at Masters level to gain an MBA..
Successful completion of the MBA will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The MBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas (such as accounting, marketing and human resources) as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact on business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic or leadership approaches.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at masters level.
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Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU075K23UVU
Business Management
BA (Hons)
Business Management with Sandwich Placement
Business and management
This course adds a placement year to our Business Management degree programme. This provides valuable workplace experience and significantly improves your employability on graduation. On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement, giving you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.
This exciting and innovative general business programme is designed for students who want to embark on an in-depth study of business and management to develop analysis and evaluation skills that can be applied to real-world situations.
Innovation and enterprise; sustainability; responsibility and professionalism; and digitalisation underpin this programme: You will explore the functional areas of business, such as management, marketing, human resources, finance and operations, through the lens of these four main themes which run throughout the programme.
Entrepreneurship is a key force for successful economic growth and entrepreneurial thinking is at the heart of this programme in which you will develop knowledge and understanding of a range of management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner.
Independent and transferable personal development skills are vital in business, and you will have the opportunity to develop them through interactive learning activities and self-reflection to enable you to develop the professional skills required in the workplace. You will acquire core business skills through case studies, online activities and live projects, through interactions with entrepreneurs and business speakers, and through reflecting on your own practice.
The course aims to supply future managers and professionals to various business and management sectors as well as to provide key knowledge, skills and attributes that are vital to modern organisations.
The course aims to supply future managers and professionals to various business and management sectors as well as to provide key knowledge, skills and attributes that are vital to modern organisations.
The course offers you the option of specialising in your final year by opting for a bracketed award in human resources, enterprise, or marketing.
Year 1 (Level 4) modules
The Responsible Business
An introduction to responsible business practices with an emphasis on professional, moral, and personal responsibility. This module will encourage the development of personal and professional development skills and self-reflection as a personal development tool.
The Innovative Business
Exploring what it takes for a business to be innovative; you will be introduced to various theoretical views and opinions in the areas of creativity, innovation, and enterprise. You will be challenged to consider where, how and why ideas are generated; how ideas are implemented; and who and what type of people/teams develop innovative ideas.
The Sustainable Business
As awareness of climate change, resource scarcity, environmental impact and social inequality rises, businesses are increasingly being held accountable by consumers, governments, and other stakeholders. The module provides a holistic view of sustainability through a global lens where you will learn how the aforementioned factors impact the way we live and how businesses operate.
Learning how businesses adopt sustainable strategies across their various business functions such as marketing, supply chain and HR, you will also explore the macro and micro influences that impact these strategies. Overall, the module will help create awareness of corporate as well as individual social responsibility through use of international case studies.
The Digital Business
The first part of this module aims to provide a practical understanding of the digital business, the need for digital transformation to support innovation and to continue to have a competitive advantage in the marketplace. The various digital business models are explored along with the importance of digital capability.
The second part of the module introduces you to the information systems that support today's digital business. A range of information systems are examined including those that support the operations of the digital business, through to its sales and marketing functions. The importance of big data and business intelligence are introduced before examining how today’s digital business can apply business intelligence to develop new products and services along with improvements in efficiency and its business processes.
Year 2 (Level 5) modules
Customer Acquisition and Retention
Exploring the customer journey from prospect or enquiry to loyal customer or advocate, you will learn about the marketing strategies and tactics involved in attracting new customers and retaining them. Research suggests it can cost between 5 and 10 times as much to acquire a new customer as it does to retain an existing one, with the commonly quoted average being 7 times more expensive to acquire a new customer.
So why do so many companies spend more time chasing new customers than keeping existing ones? This is the paradox of customer retention and acquisition. This module will enable you to understand the role of customer acquisition and retention in designing contemporary marketing strategies for organisations. You will gain practical experience of planning marketing campaigns designed to attract, win, and retain customers.
The Professional Manager and Leadership
The aim of this module is to develop your understanding of management and leadership principles, and to explore the influence various leadership and management approaches have on key human resource management functions, including change management. Through the study of emerging leadership concepts, such as super leadership, you will develop an appreciation for the development of self as a method to support others in their development. Reflective practice underpins the module to support you in assessing your own approach to learning and development.
Operations and Project Planning
Exploring operations and supply chain management, as well as the fundamentals of project management, this module aims to give you the skills required to analyse contemporary issues facing business operations and supply chain. It also exposes you to the understanding of how businesses mitigate these issues to deliver goods and services of the quality and of the right quantity to satisfy customers’ need while adopting lean business approaches.
Equipping you with team working and communication skills in a project environment, you will be able to define, plan and control projects through their life cycle, while balancing competing performance objectives and managing competing stakeholder requirements. Detailed study of management tools such as critical path analysis and PERT will be undertaken.
Managing Finance and Accounts
The aim of this module is to provide an introduction of a range of financial and accounting skills to business students, to help their understanding and managerial decision-making skills. You will evaluate the organisation’ financial statements, identify the principles for setting and managing budgets and understand finance within the organisation. This module has been designed to enhance your confidence and credibility in financial management, which will translate into improved management skills.
Year 3 (Level 6) modules
The Strategic Business
The strategic business module will equip you to make strategic decisions at both a corporate and functional level. You will develop the skills required to evaluate the success of implemented strategy which will inform decision making at a corporate and functional level.
Organisational Behaviour
Exploring current knowledge around behaviour in contemporary organisations, this module explores areas from an individual employee and manager perspective. You will engage with topics such as identity, power, gender, motivation, change, and ethics, from a critical, and in some instances, post-structuralist perspective. The aim of the module is to equip you with a fundamental grounding in organisational behaviour to help you develop into a manager of the future.
The Professional Project
On this independent study unit, you will draw learning from previous subjects, focusing on your key strengths, in the production of a business artefact. Alongside the artefact, you will develop a written critical reflection, which is designed to explain your choice of artefact and reflect on the process of its production and dissemination.
The Business Communicator
The ability to effectively communicate with all internal and external stakeholders is key for business leaders. The business environment is in constant flux, and it is important to be able to navigate this space, whilst building relationships and networks. This module will explore key communication and human resources theories and provide students with the tools to assess and develop their own communication skills.
The course offers you the option of specialising in your final year by opting for a bracketed award in human resources, enterprise, or marketing...
Enterprise
The course is designed for students who want to embark on an in-depth study of Business Management with the opportunity to specialise in the final year in Enterprise. The course provides students with the opportunity to study enterprise across wide and diverse disciplines; to learn enterprising skills and techniques; to enhance their employability potential and to aim for future success. Many people have entrepreneurial talent that is often hidden and remains unchallenged. This course enables you to identify, release and apply your enterprise talent in practical and beneficial ways that will inspire you towards achieving your personal ambitions and future career success. The course recognises that entrepreneurship is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner.
The specialised Enterprise route is not a standalone course. This route is the final year of your overall BA (Hons) Business Management or BA (Hons) Business Management with Sandwich placement courses.
HR
The course is designed for students who want to embark on an in-depth study of Business Management with the opportunity to specialise in the final year in Human Resource Management.
The course provides an opportunity for students to examine the importance of the human resources profession in developing the structure and strategy of organisations with an aim to prepare students for a professional career in Human Resource management. The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of advanced human resource management concepts and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The specialised Human Resources route is not a standalone course. This route is the final year of your overall BA (Hons) Business Management or BA (Hons) Business Management with Sandwich placement courses.
Marketing
The course is designed for students who want to embark on an in-depth study of Business Management with the opportunity to specialise in the final year in Marketing.
While students develop analysis and evaluation skills as part of their overall BA Business Management course, this course is an opportunity to learn advanced marketing concepts and build a strong foundation for a career in Marketing. The course emphasises on the development of knowledge and understanding for a range of advanced marketing concepts and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The specialised Marketing route is not a standalone course. This route is the final year of your overall BA (Hons) Business Management or BA (Hons) Business Management with Sandwich placement courses.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering the following:
Internships-You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme have experience as practicing managers, worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Human resource management, marketing manager, project manager, consultant, freelance worker, strategist, operations manager, entrepreneur, business analyst
Studying this course will allow you to:
develop and apply research, writing, numerical, digital and personal skills within a business context
critically appraise relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different business scenarios
apply relevant transferable skills to a career in business and management (for example, managing projects, communication, working in teams, research and appropriate technologies and critically reflect on the effectiveness of your own skills and knowledge in such application
examine contemporary and strategic issues through the application of relevant analytical concepts, models and theories
evaluate and demonstrate an informed understanding of ethical responsibilities contributing to professional values and their role in organisations and society in the 21st century
develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
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Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
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Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
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Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
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Finance and Management
Business and management
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Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
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Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
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Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
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Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
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Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
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Finance and Management
Business and management
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Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Financial analysis and general business awareness are at the heart of this joint degree course. The course is designed to allow students to develop an awareness of modern business practice through practical activities which aim to equip students with a holistic understanding of how an organisation functions, with specific emphasis on accounting and financial record keeping.
A practical and practice-based programme, this course will equip students with the agile, reflexive and critical thinking skills which are vital for success in modern organisations. Emphasis will be given to the rapidly evolving financial landscape post-pandemic through both teaching material and real-world examples.
Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, critical reflection and e-learning forums the course is designed to equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting and general management fields.
You will acquire core financial skills through case studies, online activities and live projects, through interactions with guest speakers from the financial and business world and through reflecting on your own practice.
Specifically, the course will create business managers who have an in-depth knowledge of accounting techniques which should be valuable both in general management and within the financial and accountancy services sector.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has an MSc Finance & Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
Our purpose-built Business School, the Lord Swraj Paul Building, sits at the heart of the University's City Campus - Molineux, right next to Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium. The six storey centre is home to an executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. Find out more.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
At the end of this course you will be able to:
Construct, using digital and other methods, a wide range of accounting and financial information useful to the management of organisations.
Critically evaluate financial and non-financial accounting information and use this evaluation to identify a solution, or range of solutions to accounting and financial issues and problems.
Communicate a wide range of financial and non-financial information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audience.
Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of initiative, personal responsibility and decision making.
Develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
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Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
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Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU075M31CCD
Business Management
BSc (Hons)
Business Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
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Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
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Finance and Management
Business and management
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Strategic People Management and Human Resources
MA
Strategic People Management and Human Resources (Top Up)
Human resources
This Top Up allows students who already hold a CIPD Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent to gain a Masters level qualification.
The course is designed for those professionals looking to enhance and develop their postgraduate level strategic level knowledge and behaviours to provide the necessary skills, competencies and knowledge to achieve a Masters in the area of People Management (including Human Resources, Learning and Development and Organisational Development).
The course provides input for study skills at Masters level and the completion of a Masters Professional Project Module is an independent study unit which provides an opportunity to identify a People Management related issue and develop the critical thinking skills to analyse and recommend approaches to address the issue.
The Business School currently holds devolved status from the CIPD. This was the culmination of over ten years of student performance above the national average in all areas.
The course aims to develop students Masters’ levels skills to work within the People Management Profession such as Human Resource Management, Learning & Development, Organisational Development by developing knowledge and understanding of the disciplines of strategic People Management, encouraging critical reflective thinking and developing independent personal development skills.
The CIPD is world renowned for developing the standards for the People Management profession and for anyone wishing to pursue or further their career within the field it is essential that a CIPD postgraduate qualification is obtained, giving membership to the professional body.
Most organisations who recruit People Management professionals require applicants to either hold a relevant level of CIPD qualification or be studying to achieve one. International, national and local recruitment to the field of Human Resource Management, Learning & Development, Organisational Development is growing and as such competition for employment is high. Our programme is a robust programme that has been highly commended by the CIPD for many years
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Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU078T31UVD
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Business and Accounting with Foundation Year
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of business and accounting theories and their strategic applications to organisations operating within a highly digitised and changing global environment. Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, research techniques and e-learning forums the course will equip you with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting, financial, banking and general management fields.
You will be provided with opportunities to advance your ICT skills through the use of applications software, accounting packages and other technologies. The diversity of topical areas covered in the study programme will help you develop your own understanding of global citizenship applicable to local, national and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Having successfully completed this award, you will have the appropriate skills to consider careers not just in accountancy, but also in general management, banking and finance.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.
Please note that part-time study requires attendance during the daytime.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4AC011 Professional Skills for Accountants (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
5AC003 Management Accounting: Decision Making Techniques (20 Credits)
5AC006 Financial Reporting (20 Credits)
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5AC001 Budgeting and Financial Control (20 Credits)
5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
Year 4
6AC002 Auditing (20 Credits)
6AC003 Business Taxation (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Having successfully completed this award, you will be able suitably qualified to consider careers in general management, accountancy, banking or finance. Business managers who have an in depth knowledge of finance and accounting techniques which are highly sought after in general management and within the financial services sector. You may also gain exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies for some of the modules studied and this will provide you with a head start in developing a career in accountancy.
The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has a MSc in Finance and Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
1.Develop critical thinking through the application of concepts and principles of accounting and business theories to a wide range of organisations and situations both nationally and internationally.
2.Assess the impact of changing internal and external environmental forces on organisations’ financial and business activities and practices.
3.Develop ICT and other interpersonal skills through a range of approaches, including selecting appropriate tools and techniques for analysing and interpreting data and information using applications software, including accounting software packages and other technologies.
4.Develop a range of accounting skills and management knowledge which will be attractive to employers operating at a local, national and international level.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU075H06UDD
Business Management by Distance Learning
BA (Hons)
Business Management by Distance Learning
Business and management
This exciting and innovative general business programme is designed for students who want to embark on an in-depth study of business and management to develop analysis and evaluation skills that can be applied to real-world situations.
Innovation and enterprise; sustainability; responsibility and professionalism; and digitalisation underpin this programme: You will explore the functional areas of business, such as management, marketing, human resources, finance and operations, through the lens of these four main themes which run throughout the programme.
Entrepreneurship is a key force for successful economic growth and entrepreneurial thinking is at the heart of this programme in which you will develop knowledge and understanding of a range of management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner.
Independent and transferable personal development skills are vital in business, and you will have the opportunity to develop them through interactive learning activities and self-reflection to enable you to develop the professional skills required in the workplace. You will acquire core business skills through case studies, online activities and live projects, through interactions with entrepreneurs and business speakers, and through reflecting on your own practice.
All students have the opportunity to take an optional placement year which provides valuable workplace experience and significantly improves your employability on graduation.
The course aims to supply future managers and professionals to various business and management sectors as well as to provide key knowledge, skills and attributes that are vital to modern organisations.
The course offers you the option of specialising in your final year by opting for a bracketed award in human resources, enterprise, or marketing.
The course offers you the option of specialising in your final year by opting for a bracketed award in human resources, enterprise, or marketing...
Enterprise
The course is designed for students who want to embark on an in-depth study of Business Management with the opportunity to specialise in the final year in Enterprise. The course provides students with the opportunity to study enterprise across wide and diverse disciplines; to learn enterprising skills and techniques; to enhance their employability potential and to aim for future success. Many people have entrepreneurial talent that is often hidden and remains unchallenged. This course enables you to identify, release and apply your enterprise talent in practical and beneficial ways that will inspire you towards achieving your personal ambitions and future career success. The course recognises that entrepreneurship is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner.
The specialised Enterprise route is not a standalone course. This route is the final year of your overall BA (Hons) Business Management or BA (Hons) Business Management with Sandwich placement courses.
HR
The course is designed for students who want to embark on an in-depth study of Business Management with the opportunity to specialise in the final year in Human Resource Management.
The course provides an opportunity for students to examine the importance of the human resources profession in developing the structure and strategy of organisations with an aim to prepare students for a professional career in Human Resource management. The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of advanced human resource management concepts and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The specialised Human Resources route is not a standalone course. This route is the final year of your overall BA (Hons) Business Management or BA (Hons) Business Management with Sandwich placement courses.
Marketing
The course is designed for students who want to embark on an in-depth study of Business Management with the opportunity to specialise in the final year in Marketing.
While students develop analysis and evaluation skills as part of their overall BA Business Management course, this course is an opportunity to learn advanced marketing concepts and build a strong foundation for a career in Marketing. The course emphasises on the development of knowledge and understanding for a range of advanced marketing concepts and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The specialised Marketing route is not a standalone course. This route is the final year of your overall BA (Hons) Business Management or BA (Hons) Business Management with Sandwich placement courses.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
BU094P01UVD
International Masters of Business Administration
International MBA with Professional Practice
International Masters of Business Administration
The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years. By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects. The International MBA with a placement enables students to gain real work experience in year two in a local company.
The International MBA with a placement is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment. You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. The programme is designed so that full time students are able to complete the course in two academic years.
By the end of the programme you will have enhanced your knowledge and understanding of Business and Management concepts and principles, theoretical frameworks and applied analysis through a range of learning experiences. You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem solving and organising and managing projects.
'During my MBA study I gained a high-level of insight into management strategy and analysis that focused on fundamental areas in my profession as a sales & marketing lead such as marketing, operations and finance and specialist topics including sustainable business and innovation. During the course, you will develop leadership proficiency and study in-depth management strategy and analysis. Moreover the program gave me the opportunity to work on a series of team projects. Through these, I developed skills in people management, teamwork and negotiation. Lastly the MBA course was an exceptional platform for networking at the highest level where I was part of a diverse and experienced group of professionals who have been carefully selected, while benefiting from top-quality connections with alumni from some of the world’s best Business Schools.'
Marwen Nasry
Successful completion of the IMBA with a placement provides a much sought after academic qualification which will enhance your career prospects in a number of managerial roles across a wide range of international business sectors. The IMBA may provide the basis for further study in a range of professional subject areas such as accounting, marketing and human resources as well as further academic study such as a PhD.
Critically analyse the use of key functional areas of, Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations Management
Analyse strategic perspectives regionally, nationally and internationally at organisation and sector levels.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its environment and the importance and nature of organisational change.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact upon business and management at functional, strategic and sector levels.
Evaluate the role and contribution of integrative strategic and leadership approaches
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research, completing an independent research project at master’s level.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU075M31CCD
Business Management
BA (Hons)
Business Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
HW040P31UVD
Evidenced Professional Achievement in Emergency
Postgraduate Credit
Evidenced Professional Achievement in Emergency Planning, Resilience and Response (Credit Bearing)
HW041P31UVD
Evidenced Professional Achievement in Emergency
Postgraduate Credit
Evidenced Professional Achievement in Emergency Planning, Resilience and Response (Non-Credit Bearing)
NH064P31UVD
Emergency Planning Resilience and Response
PG Cert
Emergency Planning Resilience and Response
Health and social care
This new Masters course will provide students with an opportunity to develop knowledge in the concepts and theories for emergency planning, resilience, business continuity and disaster management.
This course is suitable for those who are already working within emergency planning as well as those looking to embark on a career within the field.
The course aims to offer a flexible approach to the subjects studied and those already working in this area will be able to develop further their knowledge skills and experience. You will develop valuable skills in communication and strategic leadership. You will also develop a wide range of inter-personal skills for effective use in multi-agency teams. There will be opportunities to take part in exercises and training in simulated emergency settings with a wide range of professional and other Key Stakeholders and organisations involved in emergency planning.
The course will develop students’ working knowledge of the principles and practice of emergency planning and the underpinning policy and it will develop valuable skills in communication and strategic leadership. There will be opportunities to take part in exercises and training in simulated emergency settings with a wide range of professional organisations and other important organisations involved in emergency planning.
The course is composed of three intermediate levels; the PG certificate and the PG diploma are composed of 60 credits each and consist of a range of subjects. In order to gain the full Masters a 60 credit independent study module must be studied for which there are three options – see table 1 for more details.
Modules for the Postgraduate Certificate include:
Emergency resilience, planning and response Commanding a range of incident responses Communicating in and training for disasters
In order to see more about the modules we offer and to prepare for your academic counselling session please visit our module informationpages
Emergencies and disasters have increased globally over the past 20 years and this trend is set to remain high. Organisations across the UK including the National Health Service (NHS), the emergency services, local government, HM Armed Forces and the private sector need to develop the ability to respond to a variety of major incidents and to manage recovery locally, regionally or nationally and internationally within the context of the UK Civil Contingencies Act (2004) and other international legislation.
Each major organisation will have in place a Major Incident Plan that is built upon the principles of risk assessment and emergency planning skills. Most organisations have set up emergency planning departments and career opportunities exist in working in the field of emergency planning at local, regional and national and international levels. This course will give you the advanced underpinning theories, principles and concepts of emergency planning resilience and response and enable you to engage with strategic and national and international guidelines in practice.
Students undertaking this course may already be working in the field of emergency planning or on the front line in accident and emergency services, etc. It is envisaged that students will develop strategic leadership skills and develop further their multi-agency working. The course is built upon best practice and will enable students to gain the knowledge and skills to implement the strategies outlined in the Civil Contingencies Act (2004) and other national policies and guidelines.
Many of our students go on to achieve new jobs and/or promotion as a result of their studies. Often this happens during their course not only after completion. Participating in academic study at all levels will encourage analysis and criticality and hence will improve the opportunity for promotion and advancement. Successful completion of an academic qualification will facilitate students in providing a justification for progression through the skills escalator and will often act as a catalyst to enable the student to pass through the band gateways. This may be an opportunity for you to move into this area of work on completion of your studies.
NH065P31UVD
Emergency Planning Resilience and Response
MSc
Emergency Planning Resilience and Response
Health and social care
This Masters course in Emergency Planning Resilience and Response will provide you with an opportunity for you to develop master’s level education in the concepts theories and academic skills for emergency planning, resilience, business continuity and disaster management and recovery .The course caters for professionals who may already be working in this field or those wishing to embark on a career in emergency planning. The course aims to offer a flexible approach to the subjects studied and those already working in this area will be able to develop further their knowledge skills and experience. The course will ensure you develop a sound working knowledge of the principles and practice of emergency planning and the underpinning policy. You will develop valuable skills in communication and strategic leadership. You will also develop a wide range of inter-personal skills for effective use in multi-agency teams. There will be opportunities to take part in exercises and training in simulated emergency settings with a wide range of professional and other Key Stakeholders and organisations involved in emergency planning.
You will study six 20 credit modules and conduct a 60 credit Master’s level piece of independent research. You may also use the accreditation of prior experience and learning process to credit appropriate experience or past level 7 credits for learning, towards the course. You will be able to study a range of subjects for the 60 credits at PG Certificate (Cert) level and 60 credits at PG Diploma (Dip) level. The 60 credit independent study module can be selected from three options, either an evidence based practice module containing two major assessments, usually of relevance to your current workplace (under the supervision of an experienced member of staff), a Consultancy Project which will be negotiated by an employer or third party organisation where you may agree delivery parameters of a consultancy project , carry out the required work and academically evaluate the process and outcomes or the research dissertation. This module consists of an independent study designed, planned & carried out by yourself (under the supervision of an experienced member of staff), written up into dissertation of a minimum of 15,000 words.
You may study the course as a whole and decide on your final award title of MSc Emergency Planning. It is envisaged that this award will have two intermediate awards :
PG Cert Management of Passenger Transport Emergency Incidents
PG Cert Emergency Planning Resilience and Response
PG Dip Emergency Planning Resilience and Response
The course is composed of six 20 credit modules and a 60 credit Master’s level piece of independent research. Students may also use the accreditation of prior experience and learning (APEL) process to credit appropriate experience of past level 7 credits for learning towards the course.
The course is composed of three intermediate levels; the PG certificate and the PG diploma are composed of 60 credits each and consist of a range of subjects. In order to gain the full Masters a 60 credit independent study module must be studied for which there are three options – see table 1 for more details.
Title
Credits
PG Cert
Emergency resilience, planning and response
20
Commanding a range of incident responses
20
Communicating in and training for disasters
20
PG Dip
Management and leadership of emergency incidents
20
Immediate care in the emergency setting
20
Business continuity management
20
MSc Emergency Resilience Planning (select one)
Dissertation or
60
Evidenced Based Practice Project or
60
Consultancy module
60
In order to see more about the modules we offer and to prepare for your academic counselling session please visit our module information pages.
Emergencies and disasters have increased globally over the past 20 years and this trend is set to remain high. Organisations across the UK including the National Health Service (NHS), the emergency services, local government, HM Armed Forces and the private sector need to develop the ability to respond to `a variety of major incidents and to manage recovery locally, regionally or nationally and internationally within the context of the UK Civil Contingencies Act (2004)and other international legislation. Each major organisation will have in place a Major Incident Plan that is built upon the principles of risk assessment and emergency planning skills. Most organisations have set up emergency planning departments and career opportunities exist in working in the field of emergency planning at local, regional and national and International levels. This course will give you the advanced underpinning theories, principles and concepts of emergency planning resilience and response and enable you to engage with strategic and national and International guidelines in practice.
Students undertaking this course may already be working in the field of emergency planning or on the front line in accident and emergency services, etc. It is envisaged that students will develop strategic leadership skills and develop further their multi-agency working. The course is built upon best practice and will enable students to gain the knowledge and skills to implement the strategies outlined in the Civil Contingencies Act (2004) and other national policies and guidelines.
Many of our students go on to achieve new jobs and/or promotion as a result of their studies. Often this happens during their course not only after completion. Participating in academic study at all levels will encourage analysis and criticality and hence will improve the opportunity for promotion and advancement. Successful completion of an academic qualification will facilitate students in providing a justification for progression through the skills escalator and will often act as a catalyst to enable the student to pass through the band gateways. This may be an opportunity for you to move into this area of work on completion of your studies.
On completion of your Masters degree you can now progress to a professional doctorate in emergency planning in the School of Health & Well Being.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the ‘e’ aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with ‘e’ materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the ‘e’ aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with ‘e’ materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management course not only provides the opportunity to gain essential business skills but also includes knowledge and skills-building modules in human resources. These will be highly valuable to you whether you are starting your own business, looking to work for a company of any size or hoping to start a career in some element of human resources. It can also act as a platform for further study at master's degree level. During the course of your studies, you may also wish to take the opportunity to undertake a paid sandwich year placement between your second and final years, which can boost your employability upon graduation!
The topics (or modules, as we call them) that you will study each semester will provide you with a range of new skills and a sound knowledge base, through interactive and engaging classroom activities and independent study opportunities. Just some of the skills and knowledge you will develop on the course are:
Communication
Diversity, equity and inclusion
People management and leadership
Developing self and others
Conflict resolution
International human resources
Teamwork
Managing organisational change
Critical reflection
Our purpose-built Business School, the Lord Swraj Paul Building, sits at the heart of the University's City Campus - Molineux, right next to Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium. The six storey centre is home to an executive education suite, innovative teaching and learning spaces, an IT suite, consulting rooms and a central social space and café. Take a tour here.
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context. Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
WL065Z01UVD
Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills
Undergraduate Credit
Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills 5.0-5.5 (on-line)
English as a Foreign Language
This Online Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills course is designed for International students whose first language is not English, and who already have IELTS 5.0 or equivalent. The successful completion of the course will mean you have met the English language requirements for entry to the University for those courses requiring a 5.5 equivalent.
During this course, you will extend your range, accuracy and use of language (reading, writing, listening and speaking) while developing knowledge about the learning context for Higher Education in the UK, as well as the language and academic skills necessary for successful University study.
The course aims to develop confidence in your use of English, with a focus on communication skills in an academic context and the development of a student voice through the application of critical thinking. On completion of the course, you should feel well prepared to start your chosen course of foundation study at the University of Wolverhampton.
You may also choose to do this course as a stand-alone option if you simply want to improve your Academic English in readiness for further study at a later date as the course qualification in valid for two years.
Lessons will be a mixture of synchronous (working with others) and asynchronous (working in your own time) learning, with flexibility built into the timetable to ensure the course is as inclusive as possible. Materials will be taken from a wide variety of sources, ensuring a balanced representation of English as an international language, focussing on effective communication and understanding within an academic context. A variety of accents from around the world, as opposed to just UK regional varieties, will be present in course materials to demonstrate the nature of English as the world’s lingua franca.
We will focus on core areas as follows:
Listening:
understanding authentic spoken material in a variety of media and styles including lectures, seminars and academic discussions;
taking notes and summarising;
becoming familiar with different accents and speaking styles including those of classmates;
Assessment: consisting of multiple listening tasks from a variety of authentic academic (style) recordings (both audio and video). You will be set realistic tasks simulating authentic academic activities requiring you to identify the main points.
Writing:
developing academic voice, expressing and supporting opinions;
developing planning, drafting, editing and error correction skills;
learning to use appropriate language;
Assessment: a composition where performance is judged not only on your English language but a clear demonstration of awareness of study skills such as avoidance of plagiarism.
Reading:
examining in detail academic and other texts;
developing strategies for deriving meaning and understanding from complex texts;
developing techniques to find key information in the most efficient way;
Assessment: uses authentic or adapted academic texts, tasks are designed to demonstrate your ability to skim, scan and perform more intensive reading tasks in order to identify the main points, in the same way you would when reading course material for assignments.
Speaking:
speaking at length in an academic context;
taking part in discussions and seminars;
making presentations; improving communication skills;
Assessment: you will demonstrate your understanding of known academic topics and answer follow up questions demonstrating your ability to communicate in an academic context
Grammar and Vocabulary:
Appropriate understanding and use of grammar and vocabulary form part of all four assessments on this course.
revision and review of tenses and key grammar;
formal English and appropriate language for Academic purposes;
a focus on grammatical structures used in academic speaking and writing;
introduction to the Academic Word List;
ways of dealing with unknown words in context;
Formative assessment will take place throughout the course in the form of quizzes and writing tasks. Feedback will be provided to students and discussed in one-to-one tutorials.
Summative assessment takes place in the final week of the course and consists of separate Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking Exams, conducted on a secure online proctored platform.
Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills is a great course for anyone wanting to improve their English and academic skills.
What path will you take through our learning?
a personalised approach to learning where materials will be assigned to you depending on your specific needs;
choice in terms of what and how you study, allowing you to follow topics that fit your chosen study path or interests;
flexibility in when you do your independent hours of study;
options to work co-operatively or alone;
revision made easy as can cover material several times;
catching up with live lessons you miss or going over something again is very simple as it is all recorded;
all of which means, no two student journeys will be the same.
This intensive course is:
suitable for foundation courses requiring a 5.5;
taught by highly qualified teachers from the International Academy (accredited by the British Council);
fully online with no extra travel or accommodation costs;
the opportunity to attend a high-quality course in the comfort of your own home;
a balance of online lessons, group activities, one-to-one tutorials and guided self-study;
easy to revise and catch up with missed lessons, as everything is recorded and made available to you;
designed to build confidence in your English, Academic and IT skills;
the best way to improve your language skills and prepare you to study in the UK; and
based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which will have relevance to your own life and area of study.
Please note that success on this course is only one of the requirements to study in the UK. You will also need to be successful in a credibility interview to be issued a study visa and will need to satisfy the academic requirements of your chosen degree course.
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Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
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Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
LW065P31UVD
LLM Law Conversion
LLM
LLM Law Conversion
Law
Our LLM Law Conversion is designed for non law graduates wanting a fast-track pathway to a law qualification. It replaces our LLM Common Professional Examination (also known as the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)). The LLM Law Conversion also provides a foundation in law for non law graduates who want to progress onto the Solicitors Qualifying Examination Stage 1 (SQE 1) preparatory course to qualify as a solicitor or the Bar Practice Course (BPC) to qualify as a barrister.
On our LLM Law Conversion course you will be supported by experienced and professional tutors who take pride in providing high levels of support and guidance. Our course is designed to enable you to develop key skills and competences as well as gain legal knowledge relevant to a career in law.
This course may be completed in one year of full-time, or two years of part-time, study. Access to computing and internet facilities are essential for this course.
The course consists of seven ‘foundation of legal knowledge’ (‘foundation’) modules that are core and the dissertation module. The seven foundation modules are: - Constitutional and Administrative Law; Criminal Law; Equity and Trusts; European Union Law; Land Law; Law of Contract and the Law of Torts. You will also undertake a 10,000 words research dissertation in an area of law (for the eighth module) that is of interest to you, so that you will be able to deepen and broaden your legal knowledge in your chosen specific area. In addition, at the start of the course you will undertake an introductory module on the English Legal System and legal skills.
You may also apply to study one or more modules instead of the whole course. Where you pass modules undertaken by this route then you will be eligible for a University Statement of Credits or certificate commensurate to the credits completed.
Accredited Prior Learning applications will also be considered provided your prior learning is compatible with the course learning outcomes and level of study.
The course is designed with the University of Wolverhampton Inclusive Framework in mind. The course ensures that you have an equal opportunity to learn and succeed.
Internet and computer access are essential to this course. When you enrol, you will gain access to module specific learning materials that are available on-line via the University's virtual learning environment (VLE).
You will be engaged with a variety of learning activities which will support you in your studies and enable you to meet the learning outcomes of the course. These learning activities will be accessible on-line and on campus with support from module tutors. Learning activities may include: -
Lectures (may also be available on-line via recorded lectures, where appropriate).
Seminars, including small and large group work
Tutorials
Self-study / research activities including access to e-books with guided preparation via the University’s virtual learning environment (VLE).
On-line discussion forums.
Collaborative on-line activities overseen by module tutors who will provide guidance and comments.
You will have access to one-to-one tutorials face-to-face to deal with any specific queries or study support needs that you may have.
You will be engaged with relevant learning tasks throughout your study on the course and will receive feedback on formative assignments and summative assessments. Feedback will be constructive and indicate to you how to progress in your learning.
On successful completion of the course, you will be able to satisfy the Bar standards Board academic stage of legal training and will be able to progress onto a Bar Course. The course also provides a foundation in law that will help towards preparation for the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE) Stage 1 for solicitors’ route to qualification.
With a Master of Laws (LLM) your employability will be enhanced in a variety of non-practising law and law-related areas in both the private and public sectors. Examples of such career opportunities include working as legal advisers for ‘in-house’ legal departments of companies, government departments and public bodies such as the National Health Service.
You may also choose to progress onto a career in teaching or continue with the study of law at a higher level by undertaking an M.Phil. or Ph.D.
The whole course is designed to enable you to develop knowledge on the law, legal research skills and application of the law. You will develop skills of legal analysis, critical thinking and application.
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Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
BU087P01UVD
Leadership and Management
MSc
Leadership and Management
Business and management
We offer you a fast-paced, multicultural setting with cutting-edge teaching methodologies and a range of Business facilities designed to help you fulfil your potential. You'll benefit from practical learning with tangible applications, expert knowledge in cross-industry leadership and management, and the opportunity to develop alongside your peers and shape your future.
There are problems for leaders and managers with organisations looking to achieve more while controlling and cutting costs. Leaders need to take on greater responsibility to drive innovation and creativity within their teams, finding new solutions and new agile ways of working.
If you are already a graduate and have recently taken up a leadership position in an organisation - or are about to do so, you may be thinking about how to develop your toolkit further. The MSc Leadership and Management is a dynamic and contextually relevant course for those who wish to progress their careers and to develop as professionals. The course develops your knowledge, understanding and conceptual awareness, and additionally develops your skills. It is designed for those who are new to management roles, for those who are beginning to lead teams, functions and decision-making in their organisations, but also for those with limited pre-existing leadership or management experience, who wish to become leaders and managers in organisations.
By studying with us, you will learn about and experience the range of issues and opportunities that affect this dynamic and fast-paced sector. Within a highly supportive, student-focused environment, you will learn about critical topics through an internationally inclusive lens such as financial literacy, leadership theory, strategic leadership and Human Resources.
This course is designed to meet the increasing demand worldwide for graduates, who possess the required competencies and knowledge to operate in multiple sectors, our graduates routinely find successful roles around the world. Throughout your degree, you will also acquire a range of transferrable skills which graduates from this subject discipline are expected to possess, effectively preparing you for a career in Leadership and Management.
The MSc Leadership and Management course provides opportunities to develop a blend of functional and operational perspectives for a range of managerial levels, roles and responsibilities across sectors, for applicants who may have limited managerial experience or management education. You will study perspectives on the concept of leadership and also learn about functional topics including marketing management, international human resource management and finance for non-financial managers. You will also study strategic planning and learn how to lead transformation and change, which is of importance in the dynamic organisations of today and tomorrow. Your knowledge will be integrated and contextualized through a range of modules, culminating in a dissertation project.
The Department of Management and Leadership at Wolverhampton hosts a range of industry experts in various fields from leadership to marketing and Human Resources to Hospitality. The teaching team is made up of experienced practitioners and academics who have worked in industry and have substantial research in the area. They are able to bring your learning experiences to life, with support from industry partners and a vast network that provides endless opportunity to you whilst you study with us.
The teaching team have a range of publications and a research profile that is recognised internationally. The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business. We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
The Business School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom. The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying the programme.
You will be fully prepared to apply for senior management and leadership positions in the public, private, and non-profit sectors once you have successfully completed the MSc in Leadership and Management.
Gaining more self-assurance will give you the ability to make senior-level decisions, the confidence to participate in important meetings, and the drive to advance your career.
We'll help you to identify internships, voluntary roles and opportunities that will complement your studies. When you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work.
Senior management
Consulting
Research and Policy Making
Project Manager
Management Analyst
Training and Development Manager
Strategy and planning
Critically analyse the use of the key functional areas of marketing, finance and strategic planning in support of wider organisational activity.
Critically discuss traditional and emergent perspectives on the qualities of leadership and the role of management in an organisational context.
Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its human resources in the international environment.
Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to transformation and change that impact on organisations and the role of business managers.
Critically analyse the importance and nature of organisational planning, developing organisational activities within the context of external influences.
Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at masters level.
Analyse the different approaches and techniques that facilitate detailed study at the postgraduate level in business and management issues.
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
LW064P31UVD
Law and Practice
LLM
Law and Practice
Law
The LLM Law and Practice is an advanced legal studies course that is structured to prepare you to undertake the Solicitors’ Qualifying Examination (‘SQE’) Stage 1 after successful completion of this course. Assessments predominately consist of ‘multiple-choice questions’ examinations, which will provide you with a solid foundation to successfully undertake the SQE Stage 1. You will also gain practical and applied legal knowledge through problem-based learning that is designed to enhance your employability in the legal sector. The course content incorporates legal skills, including legal research and analysis, drafting and writing that will be useful for legal practice. In order to become a qualified solicitor, you will also need to complete the SQE Stage 2 assessments; a minimum of two years of qualifying work experience; and meet the Character and Suitability Rules, as required by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority.
On the LLM Law and Practice course, you will study functioning legal knowledge of core practice areas of Business Law and Practice; Dispute Resolution; The Legal System and Sources of Law and Legal Services; Property Practice; Wills and the Administration of Estates & Solicitors Accounts and Criminal Litigation.
You will also have the opportunity to undertake an independent research project in an area of law of your choice, linked to your preferred practice area, and obtain an LLM by submitting a dissertation.
On the LLM Law and Practice course, you will study functioning legal knowledge of core practice areas of Business Law and Practice; Dispute Resolution; The Legal System and Sources of Law and Legal Services; Property Practice; Wills and the Administration of Estates & Solicitors Accounts and Criminal Litigation. You will be provided with bespoke course materials, specifically tailored to each of the subjects.
You will also have the opportunity to undertake an independent research project, and write a Master level dissertation, in an area of law of your choice that is also linked to your preferred practice area, in order to complete and attain the LLM award.
The course is designed with the University of Wolverhampton Inclusive Framework in mind. The course ensures that you have an equal opportunity to learn and succeed.
When you enrol onto this course you will gain access to module specific learning materials that are available on-line via the University's virtual learning environment (VLE).
You will be provided with bespoke course materials, specifically tailored to each of the subjects by the course tutors and access to specialist resources via the library’s on campus and online resources. You will be provided with digital materials to enable you to build case files during the course.
You will have opportunities to develop professional legal skills through skills teaching within core modules, in which key professional skills are embedded.
The curriculum is delivered in a way which reflects students' lived experiences, as such assessments and learning materials are decolonised to reflect contemporary practices and the diverse communities our students come from. Formative assessments and feedback play an integral role in removing obstacles for all students in attaining their best outcomes.
There will be a variety of learning activities that will facilitate your learning and enable you to achieve the course learning outcomes, including: -
lectures,
seminars,
presentations,
case studies,
digital learning materials via the University’s virtual learning environment (VLE),
research activities,
independent and guided study,
collaborative and individual learning by way of discussion forums via the University’s VLE
During the Dissertation module, you will develop academic research skills under the guidance of academic supervisors, and the opportunity to practise these skills. You will be allocated a supervisor in your chosen area of study to advise on the proposed topic and on the ongoing research work. You will also have access to postgraduate study skills support services, such as guidance on academic referencing, provided by the library’s skills for learning programme.
You will also have access to one-to-one appointments online or face-to-face with the course leader, module tutors, personal tutors and course administrator(s). You will have a personal tutor, who will be a member of the teaching staff that teaches you during the course. You will be invited to meet with your personal tutor in designated personal tutor weeks throughout your studies and will also be encouraged to meet with tutors outside scheduled times through the course team’s open-door policy. The University’s Student Services are also at hand to provide support to assist students, such as yourself, with course and pastoral matters during your studies.
University of Wolverhampton School of Law is situated on modern and contemporary grounds with modern learning facilities. The campus is easily accessible from all parts of the UK via public transport links including the buses, coaches, trains and trams, and by road with good parking facilities. Wolverhampton is in the West Midlands, and, as such, is closely located to major cities in the region, including Birmingham, Solihull, Knowle, Telford and Staffordshire.
The University of Wolverhampton has a well-resourced academic support provision which provides additional learning support and resources for students on all courses. The University’s Directorate of Academic Support (DAS) is responsible for delivering on the University’s Skills for Learning framework and has made a significant contribution to the development of academic and employability skills of graduates. The DAS work with academic staff to provide opportunities for embedding skills development opportunities within the curriculum and provides specific support through workshops and online learning materials within taught modules.
The University has well resourced library and learning centre facilities with provision of key source of academic information for students. The learning centre provides physical library resources (books, journal, DVDs etc.) and offer a range of study areas to allow students to study in the environment that suit them best, including social areas, quiet and silent areas. The learning centre also provides access to wide range of online information sources, including eBooks, e-Journals, subject databases, and academic skills support via the Skills for Learning programmes. Students on campus can attend workshops or ask for one-to-one help on a range of skills such as academic writing and referencing. Students can access a range of online skills material.
In addition, the Law School with its established provision of clinical legal education, will provide you with opportunities to practise legal skills of interview, advising and practical legal research at the University’s Legal Advice Centre which provides a ‘pro bono’ legal advice service to the local community.
The Law School also has established links with other charities that provide legal help and advice services that you will have opportunities to participate in, such as the Citizen Advice Bureau, Victim Support, the Freedom Law Clinic, to practise and further enhance your application of legal knowledge and skills in real cases.
The Law School’s annual Law Career’s Fair, dedicated Careers Tutor, guest talks from employers from the legal profession, law mentoring schemes and links with the legal profession all serve to support and assist you to enhance your employability.
With a LLM Law and Practice, your employability will be enhanced in a variety of non-practising law and law-related areas in both the private and public sectors. Examples of such career opportunities include working as legal advisers for ‘in-house’ legal departments of companies, government departments and public bodies such as the National Health Service.
You may also choose to progress onto a career in teaching or continue with the study of law at a higher level by undertaking an MPhil. or PhD.
For the award of LLM, you, the student will be able to:
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of your academic discipline, field of study or area of professional practice with a conceptual understanding that enables the student: to evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses. Apply knowledge of the law and legal practice accurately and effectively.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to your own research or advanced scholarship and ability to continue to advance your knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level. Identify the client's objectives and different means of achieving those objectives and be aware of the financial, commercial and personal priorities and constraints to be taken into account, the costs, benefits and risks involved in transactions or courses of action, and perform the tasks required to advance transactions or matters.
Demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline.
Ability to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate your conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences. Consider key ethical requirements contained in the SRA Standards, Regulations and Code of Conduct, also taxation rules and regulations, identify where these may impact and be able to apply them in context.
Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level. Demonstrate your knowledge, understanding, and skills through application in the areas of functioning legal knowledge: -
professional standards, regulations and codes of conduct and taxation;
the core practice areas of Business Law and Practice, Property Practice, Dispute Resolution, Criminal Litigation, Wills and the Administration of Estates and Solicitors Accounts;
The legal system of England and Wales, sources of law and legal services; and to be able to transfer skills learnt in one context to another.
Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring:
the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility
decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations
the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development.
Complete a master’s level dissertation by which you will be able to:
demonstrate knowledge and the ability to critically analyse a range of essential legal topics to enhance your
understanding of contemporary legal issues and the inter relationship between law and social co-existence;
demonstrate critical awareness of current problems and developments in highly relevant areas of national or international legal interest;
demonstrate self-direction, independent learning, and originality in tackling, solving and furthering your autonomy in the study of complex legal themes;
use a range of specialist and transferable skills enabling you to maximise employment opportunities in circumstances requiring sound judgement and personal responsibility; and
undertake research based on an understanding of research methodologies and advanced scholarship.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
LI040H31UVD
Tourism Management
BA (Hons)
Tourism Management
Business and management
Sustainable, resilient and reflexive thinking skills are at the heart of this tourism management programme.
A practical and practice-based programme, this course will equip you with the agile, reflexive and critical thinking skills which are vital for success in tourism organisations. The course is based around four core pillars of being digital, sustainable, innovative and responsible tourism professionals. You will explore the functional areas of tourism through these themes, giving an immersive experience which will result in a thorough understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by tourism organisations and destinations in the 21st century.
The University is an Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence which recognises leading universities who work particularly closely with the Institute to develop and maintain high professional standards throughout the travel and tourism industry. The tourism course will grant an annual ITT Centre of Excellence Student of the Year award to a student identified by the university. The course is also aligned to membership with the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), providing you with the opportunity to access vital industry information and webinars. ABTA also facilitates an internship programme which you have the opportunity to apply for in the final year of your degree.
By studying the BA Tourism Management degree at the University of Wolverhampton, you will learn about and experience the range of issues and opportunities that affect this dynamic and fast-paced sector. Within a highly supportive, student-focused environment, you will learn about critical topics such as destination sustainability and resilience, tourism placemaking and customer experience and relationship management.
This course is designed to meet the increasing demand worldwide for graduates, who possess the required competencies and knowledge to operate in multiple parts of the global Tourism industry and beyond. Working closely with our industry partners, ABTA and The Institute for Travel and Tourism (ITT), we’ll provide you with a range of opportunities to apply your academic studies to what is happening in the industry right now. As an ITT Centre of Excellence, we will bring exciting experiences, such as the ITT Future You Conference direct to our city centre-based campus.
Throughout your degree, you will also acquire a range of transferrable skills which graduates from this subject discipline are expected to possess, effectively preparing you for a career in the UK tourism industry or abroad.
The demand for tourism products is returning at a pace, and tourism professionals are needed to help with the rebuilding of this amazing industry. Why not become one of them by achieving your tourism degree with us? We can’t wait to meet you and help you to unlock your potential!
The Leisure department bring an added dimension to the teaching on your course. We have worked in your industries, owned our own leisure businesses and continue to work on consultancy projects with industry partners, which ensures that we are able to bring your learning experience to life.
Our range of publications, research and textbooks, including Event Management, Tourism, Research Themes for Events, Hospitality Business, Sport Management, Research Themes for Tourism, Key Concepts in Tourism and Operations Management in the Travel Industry are all published internationally.
We are members of all the major industry bodies and contribute to their future direction and leadership through our roles on their executive committees. We continue to host National Conferences and Events at the University for The Tourism Society, The Association for Event Management Education, The Council for Hospitality Management Education and The Tourism Management Institute.
We are an ABTA Partner.
Potential graduate careers in tourism include working in tour operations; destination management and marketing; personnel and human resource management; marketing and market research; business strategy and operations; small business management and start-up; business analytics; digital business and information management.
Develop and apply research, writing, numerical, digital and personal skills within a tourism management context.
Critically appraise relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and management theory when assessing and solving problems in different tourism management scenarios.
Apply relevant transferable skills to a career in tourism management (for example, managing projects, communication, working in teams, research and appropriate technologies and critically reflect on the effectiveness of their own skills and knowledge in such application.
Examine contemporary and strategic issues through the application of relevant analytical concepts, models and theories.
Evaluate and demonstrate an informed understanding of ethical responsibilities contributing to their professional values and their role in organisations and society in the 21st century.
Develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of tourism management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU075M31CCD
Business Management
BA (Hons)
Business Management (Top up)
Business and management
This course aims to supply you with an awareness of modern business practice through practical activities, encouraging the development of agile, reflexive and critical thinking skills which will aid in your career success. You will be provided with opportunities to work on live projects and with work experience placements, in conjunction with a curriculum which captures the layout of a Business School across hybrid online and face-to-face studies. The abilities trained and experience gained throughout this course will prepare you to enter a wide range of occupations, aiming to supply future managers and professionals to various modern business and management sectors, interacting with active entrepreneurs and business speakers to that end.
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
BU079T31UVD
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation
Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the activities required to manage a business, and to ensure that it prospers, in a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasises the role of marketing in underpinning the success of business organisations, while placing this role in the context of other business functions such as finance and Human Resource Management. The course will also help you understand the various types of environment within which a business operates. This will involve investigating issues such as the types of competition that a business will face from their rivals, being aware of the role of stakeholders in the operation of a business and considering how changes in society may impact on the market for a product. The content of the course will be delivered using a wide range of approaches and you will be encouraged to use e-learning forums to interact with staff and other students.
You will have the opportunity to advance your ICT skills through the use of application software and digital technologies. The diversity of topic areas covered in the study programme will allow you to develop your own understanding of collective responsibilities as global citizens within local, national, and international communities.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
6MK008 Business Research Methods (Marketing) or 6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
Students who successfully complete the course are expected to enhance their job prospects and strengthen their employment opportunities. The course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in a variety of marketing related areas including product and brand management, account management, sales promotion, marketing research, advertising, interactive marketing and customer relationships within manufacturing, retailing, and service sectors.
As an accredited Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) centre, the course has been designed to obtain exemptions from CIM qualifications. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management course students will be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and subject to fulfilling certain requirements will further be able to get exemption from the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing.
Graduates from this course will be able to continue to complete the CIM professional qualifications or study our MSc Marketing course or the MA in International Business Management. The wide range of relevant skills gained by the end of the course would provide you with opportunities to progress into various business and marketing management positions.
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically evaluate the application of concepts and principles of marketing and business to a wide range of business organisations and situations.
Interpret the interaction of business organisations with the changing external environment in which they operate.
Formulate, implement, and evaluate marketing plans, models, relationships, tasks, and roles within complex and dynamic domestic and global business environments.
Critically analyse marketing and business information from a range of national and international sources.
Debate the ethical and moral dimensions of marketing management and business practices.
BU080T31UVD
Business and HRM with Foundation Year
Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business related topics and developing independent personal development skills.
The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.
The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the 'e' aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with 'e' materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3MG001 Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3IM001 Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
Year 2
4BU006 Learning for Business Success (20 Credits)
4HR002 Introduction to People at Work (20 Credits)
4HR018 Organisational Structures for Effective Management (20 Credits)
4IB004 Business in a Global Context (20 Credits)
4HR003 People, Work and Society (20 Credits)
4MK002 Marketing Principles (20 Credits)
Year 3
5BE001 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation (20 Credits)
5HR004 Managing the Employment Cycle (20 Credits)
5HR002 Leading and Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
5IB004 Economics of Managerial Decision-making (20 Credits)
5HR005 People Development in Organisations (20 Credits)
5MK011 Customer Acquisition and Retention or 5BU012 Operations and Supply Management (20 Credits)
Year 4
6HR003 Strategies for People Management (20 Credits)
6BU010 Designing Organisations for the Future (20 Credits)
6BU011 Business Research Methods (20 Credits)
6BU013 Independent Project (20 Credits)
6BE002 Strategies for Building Business Success (20 Credits)
6BE003 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
Enhancing your employment and career prospects
Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:
Internships -You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.
Study abroad - You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.
Working with real managers - We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.
Developing real business skills - Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
Careers support and guidance - You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.
Volunteering - You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.
Starting your own business - Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.
Management mentors - You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.
A supportive professional study environment
Your learning experience at the Business School will be enhanced by:
Tutors who know about business - The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management in order that what you learn is current, leading edge thinking which has real relevance to the world of business.
A friendly and supportive environment - We are known for the support we provide to our students. Whether pastoral or study advice your personal tutor and course leader are there to give you the support you need, when you need it.
Blended learning - The School has developed a blended learning approach where lecture and tutorial activities are supported by online learning to become a seamless learning experience both in and outside of the classroom.
Flexibility - The programme offered gives you flexibility over your study options as you progress and develop, whether this is choosing to study abroad or take an internship or being able to move between the courses we offer.
Professional body informed programmes - The school has strong professional body links and these are used to inform the curriculum to ensure they reflect the latest professional thinking and standards and to maximise the exemptions and accreditation you will gain alongside studying your programme.
Internationalisation - Our international student and staff body and a curriculum underpinned by internationalisation will enable you to learn how to operate in a global business environment.
The course is designed to prepare you for career opportunities generally in business or in a variety of people management related areas including training & people development, resourcing organisations, reward practice and personnel strategy.
The course will provide the underpinning for postgraduate study in business or management such as an MA Management or MA Human Resource Management leading to full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:
Critically assess and evaluate organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
Apply skills relevant to a career in business and management
Appraise relevant knowledge and understanding to demonstrate a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance that contributes to lifelong learning and personal development
Apply a range of contemporary and appropriate technologies in a global context.
Examine and debate contemporary HR issues
FC005M31UVD
Finance and Management
Business and management
SA007H31UMD
Social Policy and Social Change
BA (Hons)
Social Policy and Social Change
Sociology social policy and criminology
The Social Policy and Social Change programme is built on a foundation of the University teaching social policy for a number of years. We face critical problems that pose challenges for the health and wellbeing of our society, such as persistent poverty, food insecurity and the climate crisis. This exciting programme focuses on the role of social policy can play in bringing about social change.
This exciting programme focuses on the role of social policy in bringing about social change. In society we face critical problems that pose challenges for the health and wellbeing of our society, such as persistent poverty, food insecurity and climate change. How can we create solutions that tackle these problems – and why have we not done so already?
How citizens engage – and are enabled to engage - with policy makers is critical to a healthy society. However, some citizens - namely white, wealthy and male citizens - have a disproportionate influence on the design and implementation of the policies that shape our lives. Events such as COVID 19 and climate change, and social movements such as Extinction Rebellion and Black Lives Matter, show how citizen involvement can be crucial in highlighting social problems. However, sometimes interactions between the state and its citizens leads to social change – and shifts in policy direction - and sometimes they do not.
Social Policy and Social Change will examine how social problems are identified, talked about and responded to, by politicians, by the media and by us, as citizens. It will critically review how social policy has failed to address deep-rooted inequalities experienced by certain individuals and communities, relating to age, class, disability, ethnicity, gender, locality, religion and sexuality.
Supported by a teaching team who are actively engaged in community-based research, you will join a dynamic and inclusive learning environment which will look at a range of services aimed at meeting welfare needs in our society. Through a diverse range of case studies, shaped by student and teacher expertise and interest, we will reflect on the health and wealth of our society. Through policy areas such as health and social care, education, and income benefits, we will ask why inequalities persist and what the future holds for the welfare state.
The Social Policy and Social Change programme aims to examine the relationship between government, society and citizens in UK, and how those relationships impact on social policy in important policy areas such as housing, health and the environment. We will trace the birth of the Welfare State and explore howdecisions about welfare are made in contemporary UK, and how these decisions may not reflect the diversity in our society.We will explore how the UK welfare state is changing, including the increased role of the voluntary and the private sectors.
There is growing evidence that welfare services are failing to meet the needs of our citizens, particularly the most vulnerable in society. This is underpinning increasing levels of social inequality and exclusion in our society,and persistent disparitiesin the life chances of people fromethnic minorities, lower socio-economic classes or those with disabilities or mental health problems. Therefore, this programme will look at the different areas of welfare provision,asking questions abouthow – and why – some individuals and communities are becoming increasingly marginalised. It will ask why UK policy makers have been slow to adopt the sorts of policies needed to maintain the health and wellbeing of local, national and, indeed, global populations. It will also think forward, exploring what policy changes could be designed to enhance social justice and inclusion. The local-global connections are particularly poignant in relation to the issue of sustainability, as the uneven impact that globalisation and climate change are having on the poorest in the UK – and across the globe – is not only an environmental issue but one of social justice. Therefore the programme will focus on how we are connected locally, regionally, nationally and globallyand whether theories such as sustainable development and “levelling up” could lead to better outcomes forall groups and individuals within our communities.
We will start with our own lived experiences of the social world and reflect on how social policies impact on our lives. We will engage with contemporary case studies, such as racial discrimination, the mental health crisis and violence against women, and ask how we, as citizens and members of the University community, can bring about the change needed to address these critical issues.
The Social Policy and Social Change course will also encourage you, as learners, to engage with community-based learning, whether that is a school, a voluntary sector organisation, or the local council. These opportunities to gain experience in the ‘real’ world will not only embed your learning, through engaging with the lived experiences of people living with disadvantage and discrimination, but it will also support you to develop skills for the workplace. These community-based experiences are embedded in the course as an accredited part of your learning experience.
COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING
Learning about the impact of social policies on individuals and communities, through lectures, workshops and seminars, is an important part of your Social Policy and Social Change studies. However having the opportunity to experience the impact of social policies in the ‘real’ world is something we are committed to in Social Policy and Social Change.
Pedagogic research shows that student learning is greatly enhanced by such ‘hands on’ experience, through placements, volunteering or visits. Therefore the Social Policy and Social Change course offers a range of community-based learning opportunities, through modules such as Advocacy in Action and Volunteering in Action, and through the option to do applied research for a not for profit organisation as part of your independent project (dissertation).
These are some of the applied research projects our students have done in the past:
A report on the impact of Universal Credit (Citizen’s Advice, Wolverhampton)
Evaluation of period poverty services provided by Project Give
Research into decolonising the curriculum for the University
A music project to support vulnerable women for Goddess Living
Marketing material for Black Sister’s Network
Community-based learning, whether that is through going to a school, a voluntary sector organisation, or the local council, is an important – and exciting – part of the offer here at University of Wolverhampton. These opportunities will help you gain experience in the ‘real’ world. This will not only embed your learning, through engaging with the lived experiences of people living with disadvantage and discrimination, but it will also support you to develop skills for the workplace. They also contribute to the wellbeing of the local community.
Local employers have told us these community-based learning experiences are valuable for graduates, helping them develop empathy, communication skills and problem-solving skills.
A former Social Policy student, Amy Redsull, said:
Since being at University of Wolverhampton, and completing my undergraduate degree, receiving a 2.1 overall, I have embarked on a Research Masters degree. My time at Wolverhampton has stuck with me, I have used my experience and knowledge to my advantage. My current research is a continuation of a project I had completed whilst studying in Social Policy, an overview of how Universal Credit has affected families within a localised region of the UK. In terms of career prospects, I currently work for a local authority, a youth mental health charity and work in various voluntary roles such as being an equalities and youth officer for a local political party and as a mentor in two different capacities.
University of Wolverhampton created a foundation for me to become the person that I am today, for that I will always be grateful and I will always look back in fondness of my time in the University.
Graduate employability is embedded throughout the degree programme at The University of Wolverhampton, developing students’ expertise in a range of key employer-identified skills that prepare our students for the workforce of the future. Through placements, visits and guest speakers, you will have opportunities to engage with voluntary and public sector organisations, and the wider community, to embed your learning.
Through learning activities such as planning a campaign, analysing policy briefs, analysing data and participating in group activities, you will develop important skills to support your ability to become an inclusive and reflective practitioner in the workplace.
In addition, an array of assignment types, such as poster presentations, writing reports and planning a campaign, will support the development of essential skills for the workplace, such as communication skills, presentation skills, teamworking, IT skills, research skills and critical thinking.
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Emergency Management & Resilience
MSc
Emergency Management & Resilience
Policing, Fire and Rescue
This course is delivered by the Emergency Management & Resilience Centre at the University of Wolverhampton and further information about all our courses including attendance patterns and other information can be found at www.wlv.ac.uk/emrc.
Delivered as a hybrid mix of on-campus and live online delivery, this MSc course in Emergency Management & Resilience can be studied over 1, 2 or 3 Years to suit your requirements. This provides flexibility, especially for those already in full-time employment.
The course has a strong focus on UK multi-agency emergency management, whilst developing awareness of international incidents, policy and research which have relevant lessons, impact, or implications for the UK.
The course caters for professionals who may already be working in this field or those wishing to embark in such a career and who have transferable or existing knowledge and skills. Many of our existing students work in the emergency services, local authorities, NHS Trusts/Services, and other responder organisations. Some of these are managerial, some are front-line workers, and others are already working in emergency planning /management.
This is an opportunity for you to develop master’s level education in the concepts, theories and academic skills surrounding emergency management, emergency preparedness, societal resilience and recovery along with an understanding of how these are relevant, and can be applied, to current professional practice.
The programme is delivered by subject specialists who have practical experience of delivering Emergency Management within Category 1 responder organisations and are involved in advisory roles and research within emergency management locally, regionally, and nationally. Course tutors also participate in national communities of practice and engage with Local Resilience Forums to develop and share expertise across the UK.
Distinctive features: The course focuses on international requirements and practice of delivering emergency/disaster management. It facilitates subject matter from a wide range of international emergencies and frameworks for comparison and consideration.
Delivery methods such as live lectures, workshops, recorded lectures, guided reading which may either support preparation for live lectures or assignments, also allowing for peer to peer / lecture discussion boards or chat, to connect with peers.
This is an exciting opportunity for learning at distance wherever you are, enabling access to the University's resources. This course is designed, delivered and amended as necessary to support all students in having equal chance to succeed and progress in line with the WLV central inclusive framework. Working with students through regular tutorials to support individual needs & circumstance, regularly checking the delivery is fit for all student’s needs.
The course brings together the practical delivery of emergency management with insights from academic literature, new research, and established models. This integration allows for discussion, new considerations and the development of ideas and practice methods to be considered based on evidence and careful deliberation. This content will delve behind how and why things are done in emergency management, giving special attention to why different aspects are undertaken the way that they are, and whether there are lessons to be learnt to improve our risk reduction, prevention, preparedness, response and build back better/recovery.
The programme is delivered by subject specialists who are involved in significant advisory roles and research within emergency management locally, regionally and nationally, and who participate in national communities of practice to develop and share expertise across the world.
You will develop valuable proficiencies in communication, leadership and critical thinking as well as a wide range of inter-personal, self-management, research and project management skills.
A recognition of the critical role Emergency Management and Resilience plays in the global arena when considering the impact of managing, responding to and recovering from hazards, risks, and threats is deeply embedded throughout the programme.
During session and as part of your own research we will delve behind how and why things are done in emergency management, give special attention to why different aspects are undertaken
the way that they are, and how lessons identified can be actively applied to improve prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery activities.
Attendance Pattern
If studying part-time, you will usually study 3 modules per year. Each module has 5 days attendance delivered over 10 weeks on alternate Friday's, with two of these days being taught online through videoconferencing. The other 3 days are delivered at our Telford Campus. This equates to 15 Friday's each year.
If studying full-time, you will usually study 6 modules per year and you will study 2 modules at a time, plus the dissertation. Each module has 5 days attendance delivered over 10 weeks on alternate Friday's, with two of these days being taught online through videoconferencing. The other 3 days are delivered at our Telford Campus. You will attend on every Friday alternating between modules each week.
Whether full or part time, when you study your dissertation module there is a full day launch which you will need to attend followed by monthly online drop-ins to support you and maintain contact whilst you undertake your research. You will also be able to meet with your supervisor at a schedule you agree with them as you proceed.
This course is ideal for those looking for career advancement and those seeking to move into an emergency planning, business continuity, disaster management, or other resilience related career. These courses aim to enhance your professional credibility and employability; will develop your personal and professional practice; and provide you with knowledge and understanding of essential concepts, up-to-date research, and evolving practice both within the UK and internationally.
The University of Wolverhampton has been delivering postgraduate provision for emergency Management since 2012 and established the Emergency Management & Resilience Centre. Our courses are extremely popular with practitioners in emergency management, or those aspiring to enter this area of work.
We cater specifically for this ensuring every one of our modules is specifically designed and focussed on emergency management and resilience and led by the Emergency Management & Resilience Centre staff. You will not study any module that is delivered for any other purpose or that is led by staff from other courses.
We also ensure that the teaching is specifically focussed on the UK. This means that we will examine emergencies, policies, practices, and theories from around the world, but we ensure these are related back, and applied, into the context of the UK.
Our course content is also designed to allow experienced practitioners within Emergency Management to extend their knowledge and understanding. We examine established practices but with new insights which can be applied to Emergency Management within the workplace, allowing you to adapt and advance your understanding and apply this to your practice.
Overall, our graduates think differently about what, why and how they deliver emergency management and resilience. They are able to use an evidence based approach to deliver and advance Emergency Management and Resilience for themselves, for their organisations, and for the benefit of society as a whole.
The course aims to offer a flexible approach to the subjects studied and those already working in this area will be able to further develop their knowledge, skills and experience. The course will ensure you develop a sound working knowledge of the principles, practice, concepts and underpinning policy within this important field of work, based on established evidence, practice and research.
You will develop valuable proficiencies in communication, leadership, and critical thinking as well as a wide range of inter-personal, self-management, research and project management skills.
The course promotes personal responsibility and an awareness of others in relation to inclusivity, wellbeing, equity, and diversity.
Our course learning outcomes for the MSc award clearly state that on successful completion of the course you will be able to:
Use initiative and take responsibility in order to learn independently, solve problems in creative and innovative ways.
Demonstrate a range of transferable academic and professional skills appropriate to a career in Emergency Planning, Emergency Management or other Resilience roles; such as critical analysis, presentation skills, appropriate use of academic conventions in the production and presentation of work, and coherently structured arguments supported by thorough evidence.
Communicate effectively, with colleagues and a wider audience, in a variety of media.
Develop a critical understanding of differing perspectives and theories incorporating the legal underpinning of preparing for, responding to, and recovering from a range of emergencies, disasters or other such disruptive challenges.
Demonstrate a comprehensive, critically aware, understanding of subject relevant UK legislation and other appropriate national and international policies and guidelines and the skills and knowledge required to implement these in a range of organisations.
Develop advanced level skills in the critical appraisal of research and design, implement and evaluate a substantial piece of academic, or evidence based practice, research in a selected area of Emergency Management and/or Resilience.
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Criminology and Social Policy
BA (Hons)
Criminology and Social Policy
Criminology and Social Policy combines the study of crime with our new social policy degree which has a focus social change. In society we face critical problems that pose challenges for the health and wellbeing of our society, such as crime, persistent poverty, food insecurity and climate change. How can we create solutions that tackle these problems – and why have we not done so already?
Within Criminology, you will not only study who commits crime and why, how they are punished, and how crime is controlled, but you will also be able to study a range of cutting-edge research-focused specialist modules that particularly interest you or may assist in your future career. These include, for example, working in the criminal justice system, police and society, rehabilitation of offenders, victimology, environmental crime, modern punishment, and youth justice and youth crime.
The Social Policy element of your degree will examine how social problems are identified, talked about and responded to, by politicians, by the media and by us, as citizens. It will further look at the relationships between government and society, and critically review how social policy has failed to address deep-rooted inequalities experienced by certain individuals and communities, relating to age, class, disability, ethnicity, gender, locality, religion and sexuality. Modules will allow you to explore the social divisions in our society and how we, as citizens, can play a role in bringing about the social change needed to enhance social inclusion. Therefore this degree will provide opportunities to engage with organisations and individuals within our community, whether that is through learning activities, applied research or volunteering.
You will be taught by lecturers who are actively researching in their fields together with those working in the criminal justice system, plus a wide variety of other guest speakers. You will also have opportunities to go on relevant trips including prisons and courts.
Your degree is highly focused upon building your employability profile and transferable skills ready for the workplace. As part of that, completion of your modules will enable you to receive the University of Wolverhampton Employability and Enterprise Award at Silver Level. You will have the opportunity to undertake work placement modules as part of your degree together with gaining further volunteering experience skills should you wish. You will also undertake a research project on an area of your choice which particularly interests you, or that you may wish to work in after graduation.
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Politics and International Relations
BA (Hons)
Politics and International Relations
In today's world, we are more connected than ever before. Our actions in one corner of the globe can send ripples across nations and continents. The most pressing issues of our time—climate change, energy security, terrorism, international crime, and migration—are global in nature. Solving these challenges requires nations to collaborate, transcending borders.
Studying politics and international relations is your gateway to understanding this complex political dynamic. These are two captivating and essential fields that focus on how states, international organizations, diverse communities, and individuals interact locally, nationally, regionally, and globally.
So, why should you choose to dive into politics and international relations?
First, this course explores the complexity of our world, helping you grasp the causes and consequences of global events like wars, conflicts, economic crises, and climate change.
Second, this course will provide insight into your own country's position in the global arena and how you, as a global citizen, can contribute to international cooperation and progress.
Lastly, this will open doors to a range of career opportunities, from leadership and communication roles to research and activism.
This three-year course is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of global politics and international affairs. Through a range of coursework, practical projects, and hands-on experiences, our students will develop a set of skills crucial for effective global engagement. This include critical thinking, problem-solving, cross-cultural communication, and ethical decision-making.
With modules dedicated to Indian politics, the rise of Asia, the history of the United States, and contemporary issues in British politics, students have the opportunity to develop a regional specialisation within the field. This wide variety of courses, combined with core subjects covering diplomacy, security, economics, and more, equips students with a well-rounded education that prepares them for diverse and impactful careers in international relations. Whether you aspire to focus on a specific region or wish to understand the complexities of global politics at large, our program offers a flexible and enriching academic journey.
Our curriculum includes dedicated dissertation and research project modules, providing students with an opportunity to delve deep into their chosen topics. These modules not only enhance critical thinking and research skills but also prepare students for future career prospects, emphasizing the importance of research-based decision-making in politics and international affairs.
In sum, our course offers a diverse and engaging curriculum that enables students to craft their unique educational trajectory. With a wide selection of optional courses, students can explore their areas of interest within the field of Politics and International Relations. This flexibility allows for a personalized learning experience.
At the University of Wolverhampton, we foster practical learning through discussions, tutorials, and in-depth explorations of contemporary politics and international relations. Our students analyse major global issues, uncover the roots of international conflicts, and learn about the pivotal roles played by state leaders, NGOs, civil society, and activists in addressing global challenges.
Most importantly, we prioritize our students' success. Our dedicated team of lecturers, tutors, and course leaders are committed to providing guidance, mentorship, and support throughout your academic journey.
The comprehensive understanding of global issues and events gained in our program can be applied across various fields. Our graduates are well-equipped for various career opportunities, including:
· Policy analysis and development
· Diplomacy and foreign affairs
· International NGOs and nonprofits
· International business and trade
· Journalism and media
· Intelligence and security analysis
· Public relations and communications
Critical thinking: Students will learn to analyse complex political issues, evaluate different perspectives, and make informed decisions. Critical thinking is essential for understanding the nuances of global politics and developing effective policies and strategies.
Research and analysis: Through coursework, research projects, and the dissertation module, students will acquire strong research and analytical skills. This will enable them to gather, interpret, and present data and information effectively.
Communication skills: Effective communication is crucial in international relations. Students will enhance their written and verbal communication skills, which are essential for diplomacy, public policy, and international business.
Problem-solving: The ability to identify and address complex political and international issues is a fundamental skill that students will develop. They will learn to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems.
Leadership and teamwork: Students will have opportunities to work in group projects, simulating real-world diplomatic and political situations. This fosters leadership and teamwork skills necessary for international collaborations and initiatives.
Information literacy: In an era of information overload, students will gain the ability to critically evaluate and use information from various sources, distinguishing between credible and unreliable information.
Cultural sensitivity: Understanding and respecting diverse cultures and societies is essential in international relations. Students will develop cultural sensitivity and cross-cultural communication skills.
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Criminology and Social Policy with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Criminology and Social Policy with Foundation Year
Criminology and Social Policy combines the study of crime with our new social policy degree which has a focus social change. In society we face critical problems that pose challenges for the health and wellbeing of our society, such as crime, persistent poverty, food insecurity and climate change. How can we create solutions that tackle these problems – and why have we not done so already?
Within Criminology, you will not only study who commits crime and why, how they are punished, and how crime is controlled, but you will also be able to study a range of cutting-edge research-focused specialist modules that particularly interest you or may assist in your future career. These include, for example, working in the criminal justice system, police and society, rehabilitation of offenders, victimology, environmental crime, modern punishment, and youth justice and youth crime.
The Social Policy element of your degree will examine how social problems are identified, talked about and responded to, by politicians, by the media and by us, as citizens. It will further look at the relationships between government and society, and critically review how social policy has failed to address deep-rooted inequalities experienced by certain individuals and communities, relating to age, class, disability, ethnicity, gender, locality, religion and sexuality. Modules will allow you to explore the social divisions in our society and how we, as citizens, can play a role in bringing about the social change needed to enhance social inclusion. Therefore this degree will provide opportunities to engage with organisations and individuals within our community, whether that is through learning activities, applied research or volunteering.
You will be taught by lecturers who are actively researching in their fields together with those working in the criminal justice system, plus a wide variety of other guest speakers. You will also have opportunities to go on relevant trips including prisons and courts.
Your degree is highly focused upon building your employability profile and transferable skills ready for the workplace. As part of that, completion of your modules will enable you to receive the University of Wolverhampton Employability and Enterprise Award at Silver Level. You will have the opportunity to undertake work placement modules as part of your degree together with gaining further volunteering experience skills should you wish. You will also undertake a research project on an area of your choice which particularly interests you, or that you may wish to work in after graduation.
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Interpreting
Postgraduate Certificate
Interpreting
Experienced practitioners and allied professionals from a multitude of fields come together to provide situated learning in different domains of work, exploring the employment avenues available to you as an interpreter. There is a wide appeal amongst employers for the knowledge, skills and performance developed across this course, as well as the research skills to develop sector knowledge and expertise offered through collaboration. This sharing of expertise allows for students to develop their professional skills, alongside knowledge and interaction with the professionals they will be working alongside as qualified interpreters and translators. In addition, the teaching team at the University of Wolverhampton are recognised as leaders in training by the European Forum of Sign Language Interpreters, demonstrating the credibility of your qualification.
The teaching on the course is undertaken by experienced practitioners (interpreters and translators). This course is unique in bringing allied professionals (nurses, police, solicitors, social workers, coaches, mentors, etc.) together to provide situated learning in the different domains of work (in the clinical skills lab, in television studio with editing suite and production technicians support section, in the one-way mirror recording suite, etc.) rather than different modes of interpreting.
This sharing of expertise allows for students to develop their professional skills, alongside knowledge and interaction with the professionals they will be working alongside as qualified interpreters and translators. Both deaf and hearing interpreters are trained side by side either working as English <> BSL translators, or BSL <> modified BSL, > English, > ASL interpreters.
This course is unique in bringing together situated learning alongside allied professionals, and teaching on the course is undertaken by experienced practitioners (interpreters, translators, nurses, solicitors, etc.). The course allows use of domain specific resources (one-way mirror recording suite, nursing clinical skills lab, in-vision interpreting in the television studio with production technician support) from across the Universities facilities.
The teaching team have published situated learning and is recognised as a European level for the European forum of sign language interpreters as a leader in training.
The course is intellectually stimulating and upon completion learners will have the skills, knowledge and understanding to apply theoretical frameworks to real world interpreting and translation situations, support co-interpreters/translators and engage in complex interpreting and/or translation (SLT/I) work in the medical, legal, and/or conference domains. The course is designed to provide learners with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills in SLT/I to enable specialisation thus enhancing employability.
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English Literatures and Law with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
English Literatures and Law with Foundation Year
The University of Wolverhampton provides the only joint honours Literatures and Law degree in the local region, exploring both canonical and popular works by diverse authors alongside the foundations of legal knowledge. This curriculum places a strong emphasis on the ways in which literatures shape social and cultural identities, thereby impacting important contemporary issues in law such as representation, equality and diversity in society. Friendly, welcoming staff at the School of Humanities will work with you to help achieve your full potential, in conjunction with opportunities to take sessions with internationally renowned literary critics, novelists and poets, the Literature@Wolves Culture Programme offering opportunities for visits to sites of regional, national and international interest, museums, galleries and events as well as regular events on campus. Embedded throughout the course are further opportunities for assessment and work experience, playing to your newly developed strengths and supporting your skills for employment upon graduation. The Foundation Year will allow you to acclimatise to University life and the culture of Wolverhampton, aiding in the construction of a base of knowledge which will inform your later work.
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Emergency Management and Resilience
PG Cert
Postgraduate Certificate Emergency Management and Resilience
Taught over one year by subject specialists involved in local, regional and national research, this course provides fundamental knowledge for Emergency Management in practice. Ideal for those already working in this area, you will develop your knowledge with broad, flexible exploration of the principles, practice and underpinning policies fuelling your work, examining international incidents, policy and research to retain relevant lessons for focused UK multi-agency studies. You will examine emergency and disaster scenarios, relevant models and theories applied to them and the monitoring necessary following their outbreak, with the careful consideration of environmental and societal stability, communities, economics and individuals required of ethical practitioners. All the while, your transferrable skills in communication, leadership, critical thinking and management will be trained, preparing you for continuing and new careers which your qualification will enable progress through.
This course is delivered by the Emergency Management & Resilience Centre at the University of Wolverhampton and further information about all our courses including attendance patterns and other information can be found at www.wlv.ac.uk/emrc.
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Politics and International Relations with Sandwich Placement
BA (Hons)
Politics and International Relations with Sandwich Placement
In today's world, we are more connected than ever before. Our actions in one corner of the globe can send ripples across nations and continents. The most pressing issues of our time—climate change, energy security, terrorism, international crime, and migration—are global in nature. Solving these challenges requires nations to collaborate, transcending borders.
Studying politics and international relations is your gateway to understanding this complex political dynamic. These are two captivating and essential fields that focus on how states, international organizations, diverse communities, and individuals interact locally, nationally, regionally, and globally.
Our course with a sandwich placement option provides a practical experience for students interested in working with NGOs and non-profits, as well as the public and private sectors. While we offer placements across a wide spectrum of organizations, we specialise in providing students with opportunities to undertake placements with non-profit organizations dedicated to making a positive impact on society. We are committed to supporting students' ideas and accommodating their career goals, ensuring that their placement experience aligns with their aspirations and contributes to their professional growth. Whether you wish to explore innovative projects or gain valuable hands-on experience, our program is designed to provide you with the support and flexibility needed to thrive our interdependent word.
A "sandwich placement" is a unique opportunity offered within this course, allowing students to spend their third year gaining practical experience in the field. During this year, students apply their knowledge and skills in real-world settings. This hands-on experience not only enhances their understanding of international relations but also provides them with the chance to contribute to meaningful initiatives. Our sandwich placement program equips students with a competitive edge in the job market, making them well-prepared for a wide range of career opportunities in the field of international relations.
You will be able to select from a range of modules, including those dedicated to Indian politics, the rise of Asia, the history of the United States, and contemporary British politics. These modules allow students to develop a regional specialization within the field.
The course complements these regional modules with core subjects covering diplomacy, security, economics, and more. This comprehensive approach ensures students graduate with a well-rounded education, poised for impactful careers in international relations.
In addition, our curriculum includes dedicated dissertation and research project modules, fostering critical thinking and research skills. These modules also emphasize the importance of research-based decision-making in the realm of politics and international affairs.
If your passion lies in addressing global challenges, promoting peace, and shaping the future of international relations, our program positions you as a catalyst for positive change. Our diverse range of modules prepares you to engage in initiatives that champion social justice, equity, and a brighter future on a global scale. These modules will be particularly valuable for those students who choose placement in NGOs and non-profits in their third year, providing them with the knowledge and skills necessary to make a meaningful impact in these organizations. Our curriculum includes dedicated dissertation and research project modules, providing students with an opportunity to delve deep into their chosen topics. These modules not only enhance critical thinking and research skills but also prepare students for future career prospects, emphasizing the importance of research-based decision-making in politics and international affairs. Choose your own educational trajectory with a wide selection of optional courses, tailoring your academic journey to match your unique interests within the field of Politics and International Relations.
At the University of Wolverhampton, we have a distinctive approach to learning that emphasizes the practical application of knowledge. Our students engage in vibrant discussions, one-on-one tutorials, and deep explorations of contemporary politics and international relations. They examine significant global issues, trace the origins of international conflicts, and gain insights into the pivotal roles played by state leaders, NGOs, civil society, and activists in addressing complex global challenges.
But what sets us apart is our unwavering dedication to your success. We prioritize your academic journey and offer unwavering support. Our team of committed lecturers, tutors, and course leaders are ready to provide guidance and mentorship, ensuring you thrive in your pursuit of knowledge and professional development.
Our university maintains robust partnerships with a diverse range of local organizations, from non-profits and cultural institutions to businesses. These connections provide students with unique opportunities for internships, research projects, and practical placements, enabling them to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
The comprehensive understanding of global issues and events gained in our program can be applied across various fields. Our graduates are well-equipped for various career opportunities, including:
· International NGOs and non-profits
· Policy analysis and development
· Diplomacy and foreign affairs
· International business and trade
· Journalism and media
· Intelligence and security analysis
· Public relations and communications
Critical thinking: Students will learn to analyse complex political issues, evaluate different perspectives, and make informed decisions. Critical thinking is essential for understanding the nuances of global politics and developing effective policies and strategies.
Research and analysis: Through coursework, research projects, and the dissertation module, students will acquire strong research and analytical skills. This will enable them to gather, interpret, and present data and information effectively.
Communication skills: Effective communication is crucial in international relations. Students will enhance their written and verbal communication skills, which are essential for diplomacy, public policy, and international business.
Problem-solving: The ability to identify and address complex political and international issues is a fundamental skill that students will develop. They will learn to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems.
Leadership and teamwork: Students will have opportunities to work in group projects, simulating real-world diplomatic and political situations. This fosters leadership and teamwork skills necessary for international collaborations and initiatives.
Information literacy: In an era of information overload, students will gain the ability to critically evaluate and use information from various sources, distinguishing between credible and unreliable information.
Cultural sensitivity: Understanding and respecting diverse cultures and societies is essential in international relations. Students will develop cultural sensitivity and cross-cultural communication skills.
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English Language and TESOL (Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages)
BA (Hons)
English Language and TESOL (Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages)
English as a Foreign Language, English, English Language and Linguistics
Come and join our interactive TESOL & English Language course at the University of Wolverhampton. You will benefit from the dedicated teaching staff's expertise and enthusiasm to help you learn about the English Language and develop the skills needed to teach it. We offer a diverse learning environment where prior experience in English Language or ESOL teaching is not assumed. We want you to succeed to become a professional, confident, committed, and resourceful graduate with a high level of practical and theoretical knowledge so you can begin your career in English Language education whether locally, nationally, or globally as many others have done before you.
This course is structured to encourage inclusiveness and communication, an aspect which manifests in much of the methodology employed for teaching. Interactive workshops and lectures integrate pair and group work frequently, data collection and analysis activities focusing on linguistic systems, perspectives of systematic language studies, teaching approaches and cultural diversity. The shared progressive attitude formed through this collaborative approach has led to the excellent reputation of English Language and TESOL graduates, regarded as confident, committed professionals with a keen resourcefulness in practical and theoretical matters.
Praise for English Language and TESOL graduates from the University of Wolverhampton is copious and exceedingly positive; in local, national and global positions, our alumni have earned an excellent reputation for their professionalism, confidence, resourcefulness, practical competency and subject knowledge.
Graduates in Linguistics, English Language and TESOL have specialisms across the Arts and Sciences. Our graduates have gone on to military communication training, further education teaching, forensic linguistics (working with legal experts presenting linguistic evidence to the courts). They have taken jobs in speech and language therapy, computational linguistics and in teaching across mainstream and specialist situations, in both multilingual and monolingual contexts and all over the world. Recent graduate destinations have included Birmingham City University, Shropshire Council, Birmingham Adult Education Services, CoachBright social mobility charity, as well as schools, further education colleges and universities across the UK, Europe, Japan, China and South Korea.
Through studying English Language and TESOL you will develop a broad, multifaceted understanding of linguistics and the teaching of languages. Your knowledge will cover features of linguistic systems, formality, sociological, psychological and applied aspects of study, applicability of current teaching approaches, relevant technologies, appropriate learning objectives and areas of cultural diversity.
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English Language and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
BA (Hons)
English Language and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
English as a Foreign Language, English, English Language and Linguistics
Welcoming a range of students at all levels of prior English Language study and ESOL teaching experience, the University of Wolverhampton offers a course whose graduates routinely achieve excellent professional acclaim locally, nationally and globally. Collaboration is key to this programme, in-person contact with the School of Humanities’ expert teaching staff and confidence-building cooperation with fellow students constructing a clear group identity, supporting your personal journey towards theoretical and practical subject knowledge. The employability earned through your skillset and qualification will be further strengthened by a sandwich placement, demonstrating your academic skills in an organisational context and granting invaluable experience for future careers.
This course is structured to encourage inclusiveness and communication, an aspect which manifests in much of the methodology employed for teaching. Interactive workshops and lectures integrate pair and group work frequently, data collection and analysis activities focusing on linguistic systems, perspectives of systematic language studies, teaching approaches and cultural diversity. The shared progressive attitude formed through this collaborative approach has led to the excellent reputation of English Language and TESOL graduates, regarded as confident, committed professionals with a keen resourcefulness in practical and theoretical matters.
Your independence will be demonstrated in sustained study and incentivised research time, preparing teaching practice and assignments while reading widely for additional subject knowledge. The tutelage of staff at the School of Humanities will prepare you for your own teaching practice, working with fellow student and ESOL learners in the community. Work placements factor heavily into the curriculum, offering chances for experience within teaching posts including those available overseas, developing your maturity and enterprising aptitude. These experiences will dramatically strengthen prospects for employment in University graduates, a fact further enforced by the development of transferrable skills such as reflection and digital literacy throughout the programme.
Praise for English Language and TESOL graduates from the University of Wolverhampton is copious and exceedingly positive; in local, national and global positions, our alumni have earned an excellent reputation for their professionalism, confidence, resourcefulness, practical competency and subject knowledge.
Graduates in Linguistics, English Language and TESOL have specialisms across the Arts and Sciences. Our graduates have gone on to military communication training, further education teaching, forensic linguistics (working with legal experts presenting linguistic evidence to the courts). They have taken jobs in speech and language therapy, computational linguistics and in teaching across mainstream and specialist situations, in both multilingual and monolingual contexts and all over the world. Recent graduate destinations have included Birmingham City University, Shropshire Council, Birmingham Adult Education Services, CoachBright social mobility charity, as well as schools, further education colleges and universities across the UK, Europe, Japan, China and South Korea.
Through studying English Language and TESOL you will develop a broad, multifaceted understanding of linguistics and the teaching of languages. Your knowledge will cover features of linguistic systems, formality, sociological, psychological and applied aspects of study, applicability of current teaching approaches, relevant technologies, appropriate learning objectives and areas of cultural diversity.
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English Language and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
English Language and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) with Foundation Year
English as a Foreign Language, English, English Language and Linguistics
The University of Wolverhampton accepts applicants from all experience levels to study English Language and its teaching in ESOL classrooms. Our expert School of Humanities staff encourage you to form a defined group identity with your fellow students, fostering an environment of collaboration to explore practical and theoretical ideas. This collaborative methodology informs graduates in future teaching practice, regarded locally, nationally and internationally as consummate professionals and accomplished educators. The foundation year serves as a transition to University life, allowing students to familiarise themselves with lifestyle, town and colleagues.
Inclusive, communicative methodology is encouraged at the University of Wolverhampton in both study and future teaching careers. To this end, we have crafted this course to involve collaboration at the most suitable levels; face-to-face engagement with School of Humanities staff, interactive workshops, lectures and activities with various sizes of groups will contribute greatly to your curriculum. Through the learning environment this approach generates, we aim to bestow all of our graduates with key skills for their future careers, a quality demonstrated by the reputation of our alumni. The progressive outlook you will gain on teaching approaches is an invaluable objective for this course.
Independent work also factors into your learning, with sustained study and research time allowing for preparation of assignments and better teaching practice. Your wider reading will enhance your subject knowledge in more advanced and specialised directions, a process encouraged by the diverse interests of School of Humanities staff. Said staff will also directly aid in your growth as an educator, guiding you towards experience in teaching posts within the local area and beyond – even those found overseas – to allow for a more diverse portfolio of work with students and ESOL learners. On this Foundation Year curriculum, these studies will be supplemented by time spent developing core skills for university life and education.
Dedicated English Language and Linguistics staff from the School of Humanities deliver this course with extensive prior experience in TESOL, bringing this and lifelong passions for their fields into the classroom. Under their tutelage, you stand to join the number of globally renowned English Language and TESOL alumni in professional renown. This applies no less depending on your level of prior experience teaching and learning English Language, as our courses are designed to suit the needs of all interested applicants.
Graduates in Linguistics, English Language and TESOL have specialisms across the Arts and Sciences. Our graduates have gone on to military communication training, further education teaching, forensic linguistics (working with legal experts presenting linguistic evidence to the courts). They have taken jobs in speech and language therapy, computational linguistics and in teaching across mainstream and specialist situations, in both multilingual and monolingual contexts and all over the world. Recent graduate destinations have included Birmingham City University, Shropshire Council, Birmingham Adult Education Services, CoachBright social mobility charity, as well as schools, further education colleges and universities across the UK, Europe, Japan, China and South Korea.
English Language and TESOL provides a broad set of vocational skills and an in-depth, blended understanding of linguistics. Linguistic systems, formality, sociology, psychology, the minutia applied study and many aspects besides will be taught with mindfulness of teaching for speakers of other language; teaching theory and practice will similarly cover myriad topics, including applicability of current teaching approaches, learning objectives, cultural diversity and relevant technologies to careers. These more subject-specific proficiencies will be further complemented by transferable skills such as critical reflection on your work and that of your colleagues, written and spoken clarity, digital literacy and professional problem-solving, all of which will improve your employability even beyond the subject areas of your degree.
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Social Policy and Social Change with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Social Policy and Social Change with Foundation Year
The Social Policy and Social Change programme is built on a foundation of the University teaching social policy for a number of years. However, this exciting programme focuses on the role of social policy in bringing about social change. In society we face critical problems that pose challenges for the health and wellbeing of our society, such as persistent poverty, food insecurity and climate change. How can we create solutions that tackle these problems – and why have we not done so already?
How citizens engage – and are enabled to engage - with policy makers is critical to a healthy society. However, some citizens - namely white, wealthy and male citizens - have a disproportionate influence on the design and implementation of the policies that shape our lives. Events such as COVID 19 and climate change, and social movements such as Extinction Rebellion and Black Lives Matter, show how citizen involvement can be crucial in highlighting social problems. However, sometimes interactions between the state and its citizens leads to social change – and shifts in policy direction - and sometimes they do not.
Social Policy and Social Change will examine how social problems are identified, talked about and responded to, by politicians, by the media and by us, as citizens. It will critically review how social policy has failed to address deep-rooted inequalities experienced by certain individuals and communities, relating to age, class, disability, ethnicity, gender, locality, religion and sexuality.
Supported by a teaching team who are actively engaged in community-based research, you will join a dynamic and inclusive learning environment which will look at a range of services aimed at meeting welfare needs in our society. Through a diverse range of case studies, shaped by student and teacher expertise and interest, we will reflect on the health and wealth of our society. Through policy areas such as health and social care, education, and income benefits, we will ask why inequalities persist and what the future holds for the welfare state.
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The Social Policy and Social Change programme aims to examine the relationship between government, society and citizens in UK, and how those relationships impact on social policy in important policy areas such as housing, health and the environment. We will trace the birth of the Welfare State and explore howdecisions about welfare are made in contemporary UK, and how these decisions may not reflect the diversity in our society.We will explore how the UK welfare state is changing, including the increased role of the voluntary and the private sectors.
There is growing evidence that welfare services are failing to meet the needs of our citizens, particularly the most vulnerable in society. This is underpinning increasing levels of social inequality and exclusion in our society,and persistent disparitiesin the life chances of people fromethnic minorities, lower socio-economic classes or those with disabilities or mental health problems. Therefore, this programme will look at the different areas of welfare provision,asking questions abouthow – and why – some individuals and communities are becoming increasingly marginalised. It will ask why UK policy makers have been slow to adopt the sorts of policies needed to maintain the health and wellbeing of local, national and, indeed, global populations. It will also think forward, exploring what policy changes could be designed to enhance social justice and inclusion. The local-global connections are particularly poignant in relation to the issue of sustainability, as the uneven impact that globalisation and climate change are having on the poorest in the UK – and across the globe – is not only an environmental issue but one of social justice. Therefore the programme will focus on how we are connected locally, regionally, nationally and globallyand whether theories such as sustainable development and “levelling up” could lead to better outcomes forall groups and individuals within our communities.
We will start with our own lived experiences of the social world and reflect on how social policies impact on our lives. We will engage with contemporary case studies, such as racial discrimination, the mental health crisis and violence against women, and ask how we, as citizens and members of the University community, can bring about the change needed to address these critical issues.
The Social Policy and Social Change course will also encourage you, as learners, to engage with community-based learning, whether that is a school, a voluntary sector organisation, or the local council. These opportunities to gain experience in the ‘real’ world will not only embed your learning, through engaging with the lived experiences of people living with disadvantage and discrimination, but it will also support you to develop skills for the workplace. These community-based experiences are embedded in the course as an accredited part of your learning experience.
COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING
Learning about the impact of social policies on individuals and communities, through lectures, workshops and seminars, is an important part of your Social Policy and Social Change studies. However having the opportunity to experience the impact of social policies in the ‘real’ world is something we are committed to in Social Policy and Social Change.
Pedagogic research shows that student learning is greatly enhanced by such ‘hands on’ experience, through placements, volunteering or visits. Therefore the Social Policy and Social Change course offers a range of community-based learning opportunities, through modules such as Advocacy in Action and Volunteering in Action, and through the option to do applied research for a not for profit organisation as part of your independent project (dissertation).
These are some of the applied research projects our students have done in the past:
A report on the impact of Universal Credit (Citizen’s Advice, Wolverhampton)
Evaluation of period poverty services provided by Project Give
Research into decolonising the curriculum for the University
A music project to support vulnerable women for Goddess Living
Marketing material for Black Sister’s Network
Community-based learning, whether that is through going to a school, a voluntary sector organisation, or the local council, is an important – and exciting – part of the offer here at University of Wolverhampton. These opportunities will help you gain experience in the ‘real’ world. This will not only embed your learning, through engaging with the lived experiences of people living with disadvantage and discrimination, but it will also support you to develop skills for the workplace. They also contribute to the wellbeing of the local community.
Local employers have told us these community-based learning experiences are valuable for graduates, helping them develop empathy, communication skills and problem-solving skills.
A former Social Policy student, Amy Redsull, said:
Since being at University of Wolverhampton, and completing my undergraduate degree, receiving a 2.1 overall, I have embarked on a Research Masters degree. My time at Wolverhampton has stuck with me, I have used my experience and knowledge to my advantage. My current research is a continuation of a project I had completed whilst studying in Social Policy, an overview of how Universal Credit has affected families within a localised region of the UK. In terms of career prospects, I currently work for a local authority, a youth mental health charity and work in various voluntary roles such as being an equalities and youth officer for a local political party and as a mentor in two different capacities.
University of Wolverhampton created a foundation for me to become the person that I am today, for that I will always be grateful and I will always look back in fondness of my time in the University.
Graduate employability is embedded throughout the degree programme at The University of Wolverhampton, developing students’ expertise in a range of key employer-identified skills that prepare our students for the workforce of the future. Through placements, visits and guest speakers, you will have opportunities to engage with voluntary and public sector organisations, and the wider community, to embed your learning.
Through learning activities such as planning a campaign, analysing policy briefs, analysing data and participating in group activities, you will develop important skills to support your ability to become an inclusive and reflective practitioner in the workplace.
In addition, an array of assignment types, such as poster presentations, writing reports and planning a campaign, will support the development of essential skills for the workplace, such as communication skills, presentation skills, teamworking, IT skills, research skills and critical thinking.
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Sociology and Criminology
BA (Hons)
Sociology and Criminology
Experience, opportunity and inclusion inform education on this course, the University of Wolverhampton drawing from student, teacher and guest input to craft a curriculum which effectively explores contemporary concerns. Your insights will be explored through community-based learning, embedding your knowledge through engagement with the lived experiences of people living with disadvantage and discrimination, as well as larger institutions including schools, voluntary sector organisations, the local council or the criminal justice system. The power of celebrity, environmental movements, nationality, crime, policing and probation are examined at local, national and international levels, aided by the expert School of Social, Historical and Political Studies teaching team and curated guest speakers, further enhancing your research with real-world examples and developing skills for the workplace.
Our exciting new course offers you the opportunity to study the social world we inhabit and apply that knowledge to understand and address social issues. What causes inequality, and what can be done to reduce it? How much power does the media have to shape public opinion and what is the reality behind the newspaper headlines on crime? What is crime? Who commits crime and what happens when they do? What is the importance of nations and nationalities in a global world? Why is the environment a topic that should be at the forefront of sociological thinking and why is environmental crime on the rise? How important is the body in the construction of our identity? How can we understand health and illness outcomes by ethnicity, gender, and even geographical location? A Sociology and Criminology degree at The University of Wolverhampton enables us to consider these questions, and more, by examining the role of theory in empowering us to understand contemporary concerns at local, national, and international levels. In your final year of study, you will undertake a piece of individual research on an area of sociology or criminology that particularly interests you, and which will further develop your research skills.
Students who graduate from the BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology and course will have an in-depth theoretical and applied knowledge and understanding of social issues, inequality, the environment, crime, victimisation, and social harm. Subject specific topics, such as knowledge of the social processes of crime and the criminal justice system, human rights, rehabilitation and desistance, criminal justice history, and youth crime will be explored and complemented by the type of transferable skills that are highly valued by employers in the graduate job market. These include the ability to present and develop a cohesive argument, the development of a wide range of IT skills, research and problem-solving skills, communication skills, and working effectively as part of a team.
Since I started university in 2018, my capabilities have been recognised by the department, who have inspired me to be consistent and confident. I have managed to secure employment because of my graduate achievements and volunteering opportunities offered by the university. Eventually, I want to teach, support, and encourage students to achieve their ambitions, and give back the value that the department places on student support and empowerment. – Christiane Jenkins, BA (Hons) Sociology and Politics
As someone who was unsure whether university was for me, my time at the University of Wolverhampton confirmed that I had made the right decision. The staff were all supportive, friendly, welcoming and easily accessible for meetings to help with assignments and other tasks. All of the staff ensured that lectures were engaging and interesting and provided new knowledge and opportunities to research further. The wide range of module choices available across the Sociology course meant that the topics were diverse and engaging. The assignments that were given were also varied and this approach meant that different skills could be learnt and developed. The course allowed me to develop my knowledge and grow a deeper passion for researching in Sociology – Sophie Cole BA (Hons) Sociology
Graduate employability is embedded throughout the degree programme at The University of Wolverhampton, developing students’ expertise in a range of key employer-identified skills that prepare our students for the workforce of the future. Through placements, visits and guest speakers, you will have opportunities to engage with voluntary and public sector organisations, and the wider community, to embed your learning.
Through learning activities such as planning a campaign, analysing policy briefs, analysing data and participating in group activities, you will develop important skills to support your ability to become an inclusive and reflective practitioner in the workplace.
In addition, an array of assignment types, such as poster presentations, writing reports and planning a campaign, will support the development of essential skills for the workplace, such as communication skills, presentation skills, teamworking, IT skills, research skills and critical thinking.
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Sociology and Criminology with Foundation Year
BA (Hons)
Sociology and Criminology with Foundation Year
Taking as groundwork the valued input from local people and institutions, the University of Wolverhampton invites students to measure their lived experience and expertise in discussion of current concerns. Community is a core focus of this course, your curriculum designed to facilitate engagement with education, volunteering, council and criminal justice practitioners alongside people facing disadvantages and discrimination, forging effective real-world experience in Sociology and Criminology. The Foundation Year will compound this approach, allowing you to explore the local area and accustom yourself to University study standards, built upon through interactions with internationally recognised School of Social, Historical and Political Studies teaching staff and a selection of relevant guest speakers. This approach, embedding graduate employability in experience gained and shared from field experts, promises to enhance your prospects in the job market with subject-specific knowledge and a wealth of transferrable skills.
Focusing on international requirements and practical delivery of emergency management, this course allows for discussion, new considerations and development of ideas based on academic literature, new research and established models. You will explore why different aspects of emergency management are undertaken and what lessons can be learned for risk reduction, prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. Staff for this programme are subject specialists involved with advice and research within emergency management locally, regionally and nationally. The Distance Learning delivery, consisting of live lectures, workshops, recorded lectures and guided reading, allows you to engage flexibly with scheduled and independent study.
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